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Maple Grove Women of Today award scholarship
The Maple Grove Women of Today awarded its 2024 scholarship to Chloe Lamothe on June 17, at its general meeting. Lamothe was chosen over seven other applications received by the chapter. Her mother and father, Michelle and Craig attended the presentation also. Chloe is a very busy young woman as she is also an Ambassador candidate this year. The Women of Today said it was very proud of the fact that it has been awarding scholarships for 23 years in Maple Grove. All Osseo School District high school graduates are welcome to apply.
Anoka-Hennepin district narrowly passes budget
After months of debate surrounding the Anoka-Hennepin School District and its budget, the school board passed the 2024-2025 budget on a 4-2 vote during its June 24 meeting. Its passing was originally in question after an April Facebook post by board member Matt Audette and also signed by board members Linda Hoekman and Zach Arco stated that they could not approve a budget until concerns had been addressed, but Arco voted in favor of the budget on June 24. ...
Morton goes wire-to-wire for 1st state victory at Minnesota State Junior Girls’ Championship
By Nick Hunter Contributing Writer Posting three consecutive rounds below par, recent Maple Grove High School graduate and incoming University of St. Thomas freshman Amelia Morton cruised to her first state championship on June 27, carding a final-round 70 at Victory Links Golf Course to win the 79th Minnesota State Junior Girls’ Championship. Morton’s eight-stroke...
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