Lake Elmo
EDUCATION
Opinion: Diversity is everyone’s responsibility
As a student of color, I have often felt an added pressure to be the one to broach issues of diversity and equity. It can feel like it is my responsibility to speak up, my responsibility to lead the way and my responsibility to present these concerns in a way that makes everyone else feel comfortable.
Sanders dominates mat at Edison Summer Slam
The Twin Cities wrestling community came together on July 12 for the 2024 Summer Slam, hosted at Edison High School in Minneapolis. On the day of wrestling, Park Center’s Jackson Sanders represented the Northwest Suburban area at the event. Summer Slam is an annual fundraiser for the Edison High School wrestling team to support their expenses. The event, which was free but encouraged donations, included a barbecue for attendees and a slew of wrestling matches that included high-level high school wrestlers and collegiate wrestlers. ...
St. Paul: University of St. Thomas to appeal ruling over D1 sports arena [Pioneer Press]
A recent Minnesota Court of Appeals ruling hasn’t slowed construction of a new Division 1 hockey and basketball arena at the University of St. Thomas, after all. University officials issued a public statement on Tuesday indicating they would appeal the Court of Appeals decision, which called the city of St. Paul’s environmental review of potential arena impacts insufficient in three key areas. Rather than work with the city on a new Environmental Assessment Worksheet, or EAW, for the 5,500-seat arena, St. Thomas will challenge the order in court, according to a statement posted Tuesday to the university’s website.
Students, Colleges Honored by NKBA
BETHLEHEM, PA — The National Kitchen & Bath Association has announced a series of awards honoring outstanding students and programs at NKBA-affiliated colleges and universities. The association’s “Excellence in Education Award,” based on student submissions to NKBA’s Student Design Competition, was awarded to Lakeland College, Vermilion, AB, Canada; Century...
Manilow Music Project Award recipient a St. Paul teacher
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A music teacher from St. Paul was chosen as the recipient of an award that will be presented to him by Barry Manilow during his Aug. 2 concert at Xcel Energy Center. Daniel Perelstein is the winner of his Manilow Music Project Teacher Award...
Sylvan Learning Center of Western WI Launches Backpack and School Supplies Drive to Support Local Students in Need
EAU CLAIRE AND HUDSON, Wis. (SYLVAN LEARNING PRESS RELEASE) - As part of their ongoing commitment to education and community support, Sylvan Learning Centers of Western WI in Eau Claire and Hudson are proud to announce the launch of their Backpack and School Supplies Drive. The initiative aims to provide essential educational supplies to local students as they prepare for the upcoming academic year.
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