education
'Nothing is easy, so I have to work hard'
Feb 5, 2020
Editor’s note: The following is an edited transcript of a video where Lincoln High School student Gabriela Herrera Mateo talks about coming to America and following her dream of becoming a veterinarian. The video was produced by Fagan Studios for the Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC...
Reported flu cases trigger notice to parents
Jan 29, 2020
Lake City Public Schools notified parents earlier this month about an outbreak of cases of flu-like illness in the district.
The Minnesota Department of Health requires districts to report to the department when absences due to reported flu-like illness hits certain thresholds.
On Jan. 21, Bluff...
Sustainable ag scholarship available
Jan 22, 2020
A $5,000 scholarship for junior level college students and above is available.
The Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry Scholarship Endowment Fund invites qualified students to apply for the upcoming fall season scholarship. The fund is managed by the Rochester Area Foundation and their...
Students illustrate America for auxiliary contest
Jan 9, 2020
St. John’s Lutheran School participated in the “Illustrating America Art Contest” sponsored by the Lake City VFW Auxiliary. The VFW Auxiliary said it “wants to thank the students and teachers who show their Americanism to our country by this contest and the great Veteran’s Day program and the many...
School bonds sale goes slightly better than expected
Nov 20, 2019
Jeff Solomon from Baker Tilly brought the Lake City School Board happy tidings from the world of finance.
The district is getting a slightly better than expected interest rate on almost $13 million in debt left from the school district’s 2010 renovation project.
In October, Baker Tilly projected a...
Students grow as leaders during retreat
Nov 20, 2019
On Nov. 12, Tiger Teen Leadership Program (TLP) students from Lincoln High School participated in a Leadership Retreat.
“The students were involved in fun team-building competitions as well as reflective opportunities to build confidence and grow leadership skills,” according to a news release....
Legion and auxiliary members honor school staff during American Education Week
Nov 20, 2019
American Education Week (Nov. 18-23) has been celebrated since 1921.
American Legion Post 110 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 110 delivered apples to teachers, staff, cooks, custodians, and bus drivers at Lincoln High School, Bluff View Elementary School, and St. John’s Lutheran School.
“...
School counselor group hears about healing touch from Lake City resident
Nov 7, 2019
Kristen McCarthy (right) was one of the presenters at an Oct. 24 professional development event for school counselors in Winona. McCarthy is a practitioner of Healing Touch. “Healing Touch practitioners clear, balance and energize the client’s energy field, thereby placing the client in a position...
Minnesota State Southeast plans open houses
Oct 30, 2019
MSC Southeast will hold open houses in Winona on Nov. 6 and Red Wing on Nov. 7.
The events run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and are designed to welcome the public to the college, help veterans learn more about education benefits, according to a news release.
The doors will be open for students to visit...
Fiction: Super Bunny and Fox
Oct 23, 2019
Author forward: My name is Marilu Ramirez. I am 18 years old. I am an English second language learner at Lincoln High School. I like to write which is why I created this short story. My favorite animal is the bunny rabbit which is how Super Bunny came to be. Hope you enjoy it as much as I...
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