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Hudson teacher charged with inappropriate behavior tenders resignation
HUDSON, Wis. — A teacher in Hudson, Wisconsin has resigned after being criminally charged for reportedly having inappropriate contact with one of her students. During a meeting of the Hudson School Board Monday night, board members discussed a personnel package that included the resignation tendered by fifth-grade teacher Madison Bergmann. Bergman was removed from her classroom at River Crest Elementary and arrested on May 1 after a parent of one of her students informed district officials about alleged contact between the teacher and their son.
Search for Campbell's replacement in River Falls will begin in near future
RIVER FALLS — The search for a replacement for a new Wildcats boys basketball coach will start shortly, the Leader-Telegram has learned. That comes on the heels of the resignation of former head coach Zac Campbell, who announced earlier this week, that he was stepping down from the position he has held since 2013. “We will begin the search for a new head coach in the near future and will...
Pat McKernon's $1.7M gift expected to leave lasting impact on Elmwood students, more
ELMWOOD — Heather Logelin, president and CEO of the St. Croix Valley Foundation, said receiving a gift of $1.7 million is not something that happens to them every week. But Patrick McKernon was always remembered as uncommonly kind, caring and generous. When the Elmwood High School alum passed away in September of 2023, he left behind a testamentary gift to the community foundation which would ensure that his seven-figure gift would go towards students graduating from his former school. ...
Amery's Own Triumph: Local Woman Graduates with Honors from CVTC After Overcoming Academic Hurdles
Jessica Somsen, a 30-year-old from Amery, recently graduated with honors from Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) in River Falls. After previously failing core classes at another institution, Somsen successfully completed her nursing degree, achieving her goal of becoming a registered nurse (RN). Her academic journey showcases her persistence and commitment to overcoming earlier challenges.
UWRF, CVTC meet in spring to restate commitment to student success at Reaffirmation Day
EAU CLAIRE — When it comes to post-secondary education, opportunities or instances in a student’s life can occur which may lead to them transitioning between a technical college and a university. For the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Chippewa Valley Technical College, Reaffirmation Day gives them both a chance to reaffirm their commitment to students and enable them to transfer more easily when situations like that can arise. Many of...
Ellsworth HS students in Hearts and Minds collect supplies for Ukraine schools in project
ELLSWORTH — By fueling a donation effort to bring school supplies to Ukraine, high school students in the Hearts and Minds group are trying to bring some hope to children in need. At Ellsworth High School, Melinda Casper, special education coordinator and family engagement coordinator in the Ellsworth Community School District, said their student group has been around for quite some time. “One of our teachers — my husband who...
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