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St. Peter North Elementary playground to get hammock forest, accessibility update
North Elementary School has made some recent updates to its playground area including the installation of a “hammock forest” area that is sure to be popular not just with its students but the community as a whole. “After several years in the making, we can finally move forward with a few updates to our playground and install our hammock forest,” North Principal Darin Doherty said. “On the playground, accessibility surfaces are being installed in the swing area, allowing students using wheels or walkers to access the area easily. “The hammock forest will be installed in the courtyard (where the picnic tables are), and students and community members can hang hammocks from posts to read and relax. The hammock forest was an idea created when parents of students in Darren Johnson’s homeroom wanted to make a memorial project after his passing. This part of the project was funded through donations from Mr. Johnson’s students’ families.”
Minnesota groups voice support, opposition after vice presidential debate
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — After Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faced off in what was likely the only vice-presidential debate of this election cycle, multiple groups have now announced how they're urging their communities to vote. Native Americans for Harris Walz had a national launch Wednesday,...
Soccer: South girls building for another playoff run
Eagan boys clinch SSC championship The high school soccer playoffs begin next week, and that’s when Lakeville South girls teams tend to thrive. The Cougars have eight state soccer tournament appearances since 2005, the program’s first season. Could this year be No. 9? It looks like it would be a mistake to doubt them. Lakeville...
Lakeville teams win SSC swim duals
Unbeaten South faces Prior Lake this week Lakeville South remained undefeated in South Suburban Conference girls swimming and diving, defeating Burnsville on Sept. 26 for the Cougars’ fifth dual meet victory of the season. South jumped in front by coming in first and third in the 200-yard medley relay. The first-place team consisted of seventh-grader Kate Rivers, junior Karly Trewin and ninth-graders Lily Wilkinson and Madi Parent. The third-place team...
Huskies sweep Rochester John Marshall at home
A win at home against a conference opponent is always a good feeling. The Owatonna volleyball team was riding high after a win against Rochester Century Thursday, as it headed into an invite in Rochester on Saturday. The Huskies did not fair so well at the invitational, though, as they played in five matches and won only one. They quickly rebounded Tuesday night, as they once again traveled to Rochester to take on the John Marshall Rockets. They swept the Rockets 3-0. ...
Le Sueur Library launches inaugural Literacy Fair
Instead of whispers, it was giggles and screams that echoed through the Le Sueur Public Library Thursday, as some 200 children and families came to eat, play and read during the institution’s inaugural Literacy Fair. Seeking to inspire a love of learning in the next generation, the Le Sueur Public Library transformed into a miniature literacy-themed carnival complete with a bounce house, story stroll, book giveaways and even more activities for youth to enjoy. Le Sueur Librarian Jessi Zimmerman joined forces with Le Sueur-Henderson Community...
Huskies win first matchup in section tournament after competing at Big 9 Conference tournament
Postseason play has already begun for tennis teams around the area, and the Owatonna girls tennis team competed in the Big 9 Conference tournament Saturday and moved on to the section tournament Tuesday. While none of their singles and doubles players finished in first place in their brackets at the Big 9 tournament, the Huskies did win all of their matches Tuesday night, as they played in the first round of the section tournament. They won against the Tri-City United/Cleveland Co-op 7-0. ...
This time, Cougar football team beats the clock
South defeats Mayo on last-second touchdown Ben Burk likes it when his team comes to practice every day with the same attitude and readiness to work. But the Lakeville South football coach couldn’t help but notice a little extra pep in the Cougars’ step this week. And, Burk approved. The Cougars’ last three games haven’t...
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