3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (685+ words) “It’s your first day of school, Poppy,” her mom said. “Yes, it is, Mommy!” “What are you most excited about?” “What are you excited to learn?” “What are you nervous about?” “Are you excited for the bus?” That exchange between…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (206+ words) The candidate pool in Minnesota’s 8th congressional district… The city of Forest Lake is still debating how it will fund its public works faci… While there are many qualities important in being a productive school board member, I found the business-related…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (287+ words) One of the greatest advantages of living in a rural community is the opportunity to truly know your neighbors. Not in a vague or nostalgic sense, but in a tangible, human way. These are the people you see at the…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (529+ words) Stepping in as the Houston Public Schools superintendent felt like coming home for Angi McAndrews. “I grew up and graduated from La Crescent High School, and my husband and I live about halfway between Caledonia and Houston,” she said. “I…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (473+ words) Monticello played its first volleyball match under new head … Hollywood has given us some classic mismatched buddy cop mov… A library card design by Elena of Monticello features a mother loon carrying a book-reading chick on her back. The design…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (211+ words) hometownsource.com This summer is going down as one of our driest. My hope is that by the time this is printed, we have had one or two good showers; we need it. As fall approaches, here are a few…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (246+ words) Three major themes came through in recent conversations with Minnesota educators. I asked their advice for families as a new school year begins. Two educators offered very practical questions. Nate Rudolph, superintendent of Cambridge-Isanti Public Schools, suggested, “Instead of asking,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (56+ words) hometownsource.com Red Pine Elementary School students were welcomed back to school on Monday, Aug. 31, with high fives, hugs, and bubbles. The festive start to the 2026-07 academic year at the Eagan school saw children arrive by bus, parent drop off…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (422+ words) Phase I (Fall): “Listening” — We begin with a 100-Day Plan centered on Listening Tours and establishing two-way communication loops. Your voice matters. We will build trust by creating opportunities for every voice to be heard. Phase II (Winter 1): “Reflecting” — As…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (514+ words) Joe and Michele Hangge stand in front of the now thriving shoreline on Big Marine Lake they planted a year ago. The Hangge's two dogs, Ivy and Lily enjoy the landscape nearly as much as their humans do. Ivy spends…...