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The school board of ISD #542, Battle Lake, met in a regular session on Monday, June 10, 2024 in the media center. The meeting was called to order by Chair Paul Ness at 6:00 p.m. Members present: Rachel Logan, Sheila Newark, Paul Ness, Ashley Altstadt, Aimie Hallberg and Jonathan Hartman. Members absent: None. Others in attendance were: Rob Nudell, Ryan Severson, Pete Amundson, David Marso, Jenny Cameron, Madison Cameron, Steve Bradsteen, Jenny Mansker, Sue Riedel, Amy Wicklund, Jennie Mills, Tracy Estes, Anne Hubert, Tanya Maethner, Kate Scherfenberg, Janell Kraemer, Cassi Buchite, Allison Buehler, and Elizabeth Klintworth. All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion to adopt the agenda as revised to include under New Business a letter of retirement and under upcoming meetings, a closed session immediately following this meeting for the purpose of reviewing the Superintendent evaluation. (Altstadt/Hartman) UC. Mr. Nudell presented a recognition award to Madison Cameron from MSBA for her time as the student representative to the board. Motion to approve the minutes of the regular May meeting as printed. (Newark/Hallberg) UC. Motion to accept the following donations as specified: Ottertail Township $250 for Summer Recreation. Jane Merickel and Judy Heltemes for 34 boxes of holiday and miscellaneous decorations and gift items, 4 boxes of Christmas and assorted mugs, 1 large box or wrapping items and bows, 1 large box of gift boxes and 1 large box of handmade gift bags all for the Holiday/Christmas Project. (Hartman/Logan) UC Motion to approve the following consent agenda items as presented except for item G – Formal Written Complaint Form, which was pulled and placed as the first item under New Business: Payment of bills including checks # 59466 – #59537 in the amount of $98,447.39; electronic fund transfers in the amount of $786,577.11; Treasurer’s Report as presented; membership renewal with Lakes Country Service Cooperative for 2024-25; Letters of resignations from the following individuals as specified: Shauna Heggem – student council advisor, Reagan Mahar – paraprofessional, Madilyn Burkett- paraprofessional, Jenny Mansker – Preschool Teacher/ECFE/Early Childhood Coordinator; and a second and final reading on the Tobacco Free Policy. (Altstadt/Hartman) UC. Board members gave updates on communications and meetings they have had with residents and community members within the past month. Ryan Severson gave his School Principal’s report. David Marso gave his Activities Directors report. Rob Nudell gave his Superintendent’s report. There was discussion in regards to the draft of the formal written complaint form. No action taken The board watched the MSHSL Member School Partnership Video. Motion to approve the property, liability, workers compensation and auto insurance renewal for July 1, 2024 from First Lakes Agency through EMC Insurance Company as presented. (Hartman/Altstadt) UC. Motion to adopt the preliminary budgets for FY2025 as follows: (Hallberg/Logan) UC.

Pictured, front: Treasurer Connie Krusemark, Secretary Sally Kvebak, 3rd VP Brian Kvebak, 2nd VP Gail Hustad, 1st VP Peter Eggen, President Dave Neitzke and Past President Dean Nelson. Back: Directors Sheila Scheer, Becky Koplin, Mary Murphy, Roger Wold and Dennis Quam; Tail Twister Rick Mekalson, Lion Tamers Gary Widness and Jake Christensen; and Membership Chair Jon Tamke. The Battle Lake Lions ended their fiscal year June 30, 2024 electing new officers for the 2024-2025 year and reviewing their year of service, fund raising and support for the Battle Lake community and Lions sponsored programs that reach beyond the local area.

Ashby’s annual big event is Appreciation Days that will be running Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21. Lots of activities for all ages. See The Review and/or check out the poster in Spection Sections.

Toasty temps Saturday and Sunday didn’t stop Phelps Mill Festival attendees from their annual shopping and visiting this year.

First Summer Sounds by Brophy concerts took place Tuesday, big crowd on hand. (Alexandria, MN)--The first of this year’s Summer Sounds by Brophy concerts kicked off last …

Kyle and Chief Deputy Reinbold talk about what’s going on in Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.

(Alexandria, MN)--The Douglas County Commissioners met on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Tom Chorley has the latest news. Your browser does not support the audio element. Three donations to the Sheriff’s Office. A Memorandum Of Understanding with the CMESB. A Land Of Dancing Sky Title 3 Grant. A Memorandum Of...

Roger Mack found his favorite author John Sanford in great abundance when he shopped early at the sale and Merrily Osburnsen chose over 20 books on tape! Both were part of the 307 visitors at the annual library book sale where 735 books were sold — all to benefit the Hackensack Lending Library in its quest to save the 88-year-old log cabin library, recently listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) – Don Getz has sold a lot of cars, and he’s been selling them for a long time. Getz has been selling vehicles at Nereson Automotive in Detroit Lakes for 36 years, about half of the 95-year-old’s almost seven decades in the car business.

The Eden Valley Post 381 defeated Holdingford Post 211, they out hit them ten to nine. They collected a pair of doubles and they played solid defense. Lane Harffstarted on the mound, he threw four innings to earn the win He gave up five hits, one run and he recorded four strikeouts. Carson Schmalz threw three innings, he gave up four hits and two runs.

A former church in Minnesota has been transformed into a beautiful home. Now, that home is for sale!

(Undated)--Multiple law enforcement agencies in the area have released information about a number of stolen items that they recovered last month. According to the report, on June 25th agents with The West Central Minnesota Drug and Violent Crime Task Force gathered information that lead to the execution of two search warrants in Pope County and an additional search warrant in Grant County.

(Carlos Township, MN)--One person is injured in a crash near Carlos on Tuesday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash took place at the intersection of Highway 29 North and Prairie Road NW in Carlos Township. According to the report, a Chevrolet Impala and an International Box Truck were...

Jason Durham of Go Fish! Guide Service is back to talk Park Rapids area fishing. He talks about the hot bites and species, the best lakes going, and an incredibly savant like soliloquy on the many variations of peanut butter. It’s epic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

The Benton County Fair kicks off another six days of fun on July 30. The 111th edition runs through Aug. 4 and contains its usual array of diverse, fun offerings for families - all at no charge. While evening events like the demolition derby, rodeo and monster truck have nominal...

Edwards still looked the part of a top option on USA's star-studded squad.

The Cleveland Guardians have had a stranglehold on the AL Central all year, but one projection has them losing it to the Minnesota Twins.

This story comes to you from MPR News through a partnership with Sahan Journal. Community activist Harry “Spike” Moss, 78, and Plymouth Avenue North share a historic connection in the struggle for civil rights of African Americans in Minneapolis. When Plymouth Avenue erupted in turmoil in the late...

One of the craziest things I have ever seen is all the pundits and rival fans who just refused to accept that J.J. McCarthy was an elite college football quarterback. The former Michigan football quarterback never had a turnover against Ohio State. He also had a four-touchdown game in the Shoe and led the Wolverines to 45 points, yet he’s “average.”