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Student writing: Chore time
Dec 13, 2017
Tromping through the undeveloped morning darkness with the brisk arctic wind punishing my face, not yet ready to start the day, I struggle to keep my eyes open.
I move towards the John Deere Gator, turn the key, and slowly commute over to the lights radiating from the milking parlor. Just inside...
Student writing: Pasta night
Dec 13, 2017
You’re driving up the winding road to on top of the hill to the Frontenac Golf Course. The parking lot is so full it’s hard to find a spot. You arrived with friends for a pasta night. Your stomach rumbles as you get out of the car.
You haven’t eaten very much today. The short trip across the lot...
Student writing: Skol Vikings
Dec 13, 2017
My father has been a season ticket holder for the Minnesota Vikings for 15+ years. My two brothers and I all get to go to certain games. Going to the Vikings’ games every year is one of the main things I look forward to. Each game I go is like another Christmas.
The U.S. Bank Stadium is the...
Student writing: The relieving gym
Dec 13, 2017
Walking into an empty gym might be a little uncomfortable for some people but for others it’s exactly what they need sometimes. There are some people that go to the gym to shoot hoops to relieve some of their stress. I’m one of those people. Shooting hoops is another way to take my mind off of...
Student writing: Visions of the dying season
Dec 13, 2017
Out into the cold embrace of October I walk. The light taken away, no sunshine to light the day. Only darkened clouds show in the sky. Dead leaves lie on the dying flesh of the earth. The cold gripping at my skin, almost whispering in my ear: “Go back inside.” The sky looks like the sun never was...
Leading by example: Tracy Oliver named outstanding assistant principal
Dec 13, 2017
Bluff View Elementary School Assistant Principal Tracy Oliver says the recognition she’s receiving as one of the nation’s top assistant principals is a “huge honor,” but it isn’t hers alone.
On Dec. 6, the Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA) announced that Oliver had been...
A new phase for Bluff View expansion
Nov 22, 2017
The Bluff View Elementary School expansion project is entering a new phase.
On Nov. 7, voters in the Lake City School District approved $12 million in bonding to pay for the project, which will add classrooms, a cafeteria and a gymnasium to allow the district to offer more early childhood...
Letter: Kudos on Grandparents Day
Nov 22, 2017
To the editor:
It is with much appreciation that we acknowledge the efforts of Mr. Jim Borgschatz and his entire staff at Bluff View elementary School for once again making Grandparents Day, 2017, a most enjoyable and successful event. In our fourth consecutive year at Grandparents Day, we were...
Voters approve Bluff View expansion 978-844
Nov 9, 2017
Voters approved $12 million in bonding to pay for an expansion of Bluff View Elementary School on Nov. 7.
The single question referendum passed with about 53.7 percent (978) of voters voting in favor, according to the district. 46.3 percent, or 844 voters, were opposed.
“This is great for our...
Community rallies to promote school bus safety
Nov 2, 2017
National School Bus Safety Week was held Oct. 16-20 and this year Bluff Country School Bus enlisted the community to help celebrate and spread the message.
“To many communities, businesses and citizens the week passed and without acknowledgement,” said Cara Grisim of Bluff Country School Bus. “To...
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