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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. ...
Kennedy, Jefferson track heads to Rosemount for section True Team tests
Tough field sees Irish, Lakers advance to weekend’s State True Team meet in Stillwater Kennedy and Jefferson track and field teams headed to Rosemount High School on May 7 for the Section 3AAA True Team meet. True Team refers to the scoring format where all finishers receive points instead of just the top finalists to showcase a team’s depth across the roster. ...
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...
Boys tennis: Stillwater runs conference dual meet winning streak to seven
OAK PARK HEIGHTS — The Stillwater boys tennis team cruised past Cretin-Derham Hall 7-0 in a Suburban East Conference dual on Wednesday, May 8 at Stillwater Area High School. It was the seventh straight conference victory for the Ponies (7-1 SEC, 10-3) since falling to Mounds View on April 11. The closest match came at third doubles where Stillwater’s James Daum and Cole Handberg held off Nolan Rosenberger and Ronan...
Girls lacrosse: Stillwater cruises past Forest Lake
OAK PARK HEIGHTS — After getting held scoreless in the second half of its previous game, the Stillwater girls lacrosse team received at least one goal from 11 different players in a 22-3 Suburban East Conference victory over Forest Lake on Wednesday, May 8 at Stillwater Area High School. The Ponies (6-1 SEC, 6-2) maintained their position atop the conference standings, having handed East Ridge (5-1, 5-2) and Park (5-1, 6-1) their only league setbacks earlier this season. In addition to its three nonconference games...
Boys track and field: Stillwater secures spot in True Team state
EAGAN — Members of the Stillwater boys track and field team made sure the final True Team state meet hosted at SAHS would not go on without them. The Ponies racked up 843 points to outdistance runner-up Eagan (740.5) and the rest of the eight-team field in the Section 2AAA Meet on Tuesday, May 7 at Eagan High School. Woodbury (712) and White Bear Lake (705) followed in third and fourth. ...
Hopkins advances to state True Team as a wild-card entry
Twelve of the best girls track and field teams in Minnesota will vie for the state Class AAA True Team title, beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Stillwater High School. Among those 12 teams is Hopkins, which advanced to state as a wild-card entry. Hopkins placed third in the Section 7AAA Meet May 8 at Hopkins High Stadium. Coach Andrea Yesnes praised her Royals for an outstanding effort across the board. ...
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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