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Legislative notebook: House DFL wants $250 million in property tax relief
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey Almost 1 million Minnesotans would receive larger property tax refunds, or their first refunds, under a House Democratic proposal. Rep. Jim Davnie, DFL-Minneapolis...
Posted on 4/3/13 at 10:03 AM
The social mission of medical schools
Few would argue that it's the mission of medical schools in the U.S. to produce trained and qualified physicians who can provide needed health care to the American population. But do medical schools...
Posted on 6/29/10 at 6:37 AM
Area youths working for change in schools and communities
WORTHINGTON — Within the halls of Worthington High School walk several students who are determined to create a change within their school and community.By Brianna Darling/Daily Globe , December 19, 2012
Flooding the classrooms
WORTHINGTON — At Worthington High School on Monday, Principal Paul Karelis was considering creating a classroom on the stage of the cafeteria to accommodate an anticipated 25-student increase at the start of class today.
By Julie Buntjer , August 20, 2012
GOP wants to use reserves to pay back schools
By By Danielle Nordine and Don Davis , March 08, 2012
School district sends layoff notices as government shutdown looms
WORTHINGTON — In preparation for a possible July 1 government shutdown, District 518 sent layoff notices to 470 employees, including the superintendent, principals, teachers, paraprofessionals and custodians.June 21, 2011
Area schools to receive funds for distance learning
MARSHALL — Schools in southwest Minnesota will benefit from $369,906 in grant money for promoting distance learning, awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Monday.January 24, 2011
Schools search for make-up days
WORTHINGTON — Numerous schools in southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa had to call off classes on Monday and Tuesday due to heavy snowfall and impassable roads, and now they are left to find openings in the calendar for make-up days.
By Julie Buntjer , January 13, 2011
Board steps toward tennis court project
WORTHINGTON — The District 518 Board of Education took the first step toward replacement of the district’s dilapidated tennis courts on Tuesday, unanimously making a commitment to move forward with the project.October 19, 2010
Adrian Elementary receives national honor
ADRIAN — Students at Adrian Elementary kicked off their day Friday with a Rockin’ Recess, dancing to the Macarena and rolling through the motions of the Chicken Dance. The event was part of day-long festivities at the school to celebrate its silver rating in the Healthier U.S. School Challenge.
By Julie Buntjer , October 15, 2010
Tooting their own horns
LUVERNE — Students en route to the Tri-State Band Festival in Luverne on Saturday morning anticipated a soggy march ahead of them.
By Beth Rickers , September 26, 2010
Danger below? Minnesota schools weigh land risks
STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) — The Stillwater school district had the perfect site for its new Early Childhood Family Center centrally located in the district and a bargain at $3.2 million, including a building worth $900,000 for free.By MEGAN BOLDT,St. Paul Pioneer Press , September 22, 2010
Bomb scare reported at Blackduck School
BLACKDUCK - About 3 p.m. Sept. 15 Blackduck Schools received a note that stated there were explosives in the building.By Bemidji Pioneer , September 16, 2010
Pelican Rapids students adjust to four-day school week
PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. – Monday morning found students here in some uncommon locales for a school year weekday: working the register at the local Cenex station, checking their Facebook page at the library or sleeping in.By Mila Koumpilova, The Forum , September 14, 2010
District, high school architect settle lawsuits
FARMINGTON - With a trial date looming, Independent School District 192 and the architect that designed its new high school have reached a settlement on a nearly two-year-old lawsuit.By Nathan Hansen, The Farmington Independent , September 14, 2010
5-year-old run over by lawn mower during recess
BEMIDJI - Aden Martin, a first-year student at J.W. Smith Elementary School, was reportedly run over by a lawn mower while playing outside during recess Thursday.By Bethany Wesley, Bemidji Pioneer , September 10, 2010
Column: After years of bad GOP policy, a plan to fix Minnesota schools
DULUTH — When I was a skinny kid in Worthington, from a family without much money and searching for a future, education gave me a chance. It gave me a chance to go to college, build a career prosecuting white-collar criminals, and begin a lifetime in public service.By Matt Entenza, DFL candidate for governor , July 14, 2010
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