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Reading tutor boosting literacy at Washington
Mary Butler-Fraser is proud of every kid who graduates from her program, but that doesn’t always mean they’re happy to leave. As a Minnesota Reading Corps tutor, Butler-Fraser provides one-on-one literacy support at Washington Elementary. She works with kids from kindergarten to third grade who aren’t meeting their reading benchmarks. Of the 45 students she’s worked with this year, 25 have reached the threshold set by Reading Corps and exited...
SCHS event explores consequences of institutionalization on children
No single account can adequately capture the reality of the Minnesota State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children, housing more than 10,000 children over a period of 60 years. Where some suffered, others flourished. Even those that emerged relatively unscathed carried the effects of their institutionalization for years to come. The Steele County Historical Society's (SCHS) latest community event examined the story of the institution, from its lofty ambitions...
Bethlehem Academy's Section 1A softball reign comes to an early end
In the postseason it’s all about the little things. It’s about running the bases, it’s about fielding, it’s about getting good pitching and pairing it with timely batting. It’s about a little bit of luck and a whole bunch of leaning on everything you’ve learned in all the months leading up to that moment. On the whole it should be said that Lewiston-Altura played better than Bethlehem Academy on Wednesday afternoon, a big part of the reason why the Cardinals found themselves trailing 7-0 in...
COFFEE & CONVERSATION: Superintendent talks cell phone policy, alternate school calendars
The Owatonna Public Schools district office hosted its final session of Coffee and Conversation last week. Superintendent Jeff Elstad met with community members Friday, May 17, for this school year’s final session of Coffee and Conversation, discussing topics including the impact of recent legislation on student cell phone use, summer work projects in the district and the pros and cons of alternative school calendars. Held roughly once a month, Coffee...
Minnesota Section 1A & 1AA Tournaments Get Underway
Morgan Wilson, junior, allowed no hits, no walks, 8 strikeouts while throwing 52 pitches, 42 strikes. Every BA player had at least one at bat in the game. Josie Flom threw a 2-hitter against Fillmore Central/Lanesboro. Cannon Falls goes to Randolph in 1AA Section action Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Bethlehem Academy softball cruises through sections 1st round
Considering that Bethlehem Academy had beaten Lyle/Pacelli 19-1 less than a month ago, it was not terribly surprising to look up and see the Cardinals winning 12-0 Monday afternoon in the first round of the section tournament. However, it was a bit surprising that the scoreboard noted that the 12-0 score came in just the first inning. But it was that kind of afternoon for Bethlehem Academy who jumped out...
School District chosen for CDC wellness initiative
With a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Faribault Public Schools is developing additional health and wellness goals and resources for students and staff. The district was among 20 entities chosen for the Healthy Schools program nationwide. The Minnesota Department of Education was a recipient of the nearly $100,000 in funding and chose the district as its implementation partner. The program utilizes the CDC’s Whole School, Whole...
TCU Le Center students delight in one-room schoolhouse experience
TCU Le Center students embarked on a memorable journey back in time as they visited the historic one-room schoolhouse in Le Center on the Le Sueur County Fairgrounds. This enriching educational excursion left a lasting impression. With enthusiasm and curiosity, the students immersed themselves in the living history of the one-room schoolhouse, marveling at the opportunity to witness firsthand what they had only read about in textbooks. Bette Traxler, their...
2-out rally in 2nd inning lifts Owatonna baseball over Eagles on Senior Night
After losing in a low-scoring battle on the road against Albert Lea, the Owatonna baseball team looked to bounce back against non-conference opponent Marshall at home on their Senior Night. The Huskies offense delivered on Friday night against the Marshall Tigers as they won 7-2. Senior Michael Reinardy came into pitch the third inning and ended up pitching five innings, allowing only one earned run. Senior outfielder Ethan Armstrong led...
Faribault boys baseball loses close one to Rochester Century Senior night
It was a very sunny day on Senior Night, as the Faribault combined schools (including Shattuck and Bethlehem Academy) battled it out with Rochester Century in a Big 9 pitchers’ duel. Junior Ben Cunniff’s excellence on the mound kept the Falcons in the game in all seven innings of play. After Century put up two runs in the first inning, Cunniff was light’s out shutting out the Century battery, giving up only three hits in the last five innings he pitched. ...
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