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Westonka schools earn Top 5 state ranking for second year
The Westonka School District has secured a top-five position in state rankings for the second consecutive year, according to the latest Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment results, further cementing its reputation for academic excellence. Mark Femrite, assistant superintendent for Teaching and Learning, announced that Westonka ranked third in the state for reading and math, and fourth in science. Notably, Grade 3 led the state in both reading and math, while Grade 5 achieved a number one ranking in science and Grade 6 claimed the top spot in...
County, NYA tackle roads; temporary admin appointed in Watertown
Carver County Carver County commissioners recently approved a memorandum of understanding with the University of Minnesota for the proposed Highway 5 and Highway 18 road projects around the UMN Landscape Arboretum. Meanwhile, work continues on the Highway 212 expansion from Cologne to Norwood Young America. Beginning next Monday, Sept. 23, Salem Ave. will be closed between Highway 212 and 122nd St. until late October. The posted detour uses Highway 212,...
Mound council talks holiday decor, celebrates financial milestones
Although the holiday season is still a few months away, Mound’s public works team is already considering ways to spruce up the city’s holiday decorations. At the Sept. 10 Mound City Council meeting, Ryan Prich, public works director, requested the council’s approval to replace the 60 holiday wreaths that are hung on the light poles downtown from November to January. Prich explained that the city’s current wreaths span three generations,...
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