The Minnesota Department of Health issued a COVID alert to Minnesota schools involved in a wrestling tournament held in South Dakota. According to a release, an outbreak of COVID-19 cases has been linked to the Northland Youth Wrestling Association State 2021 Tournament in Sioux Falls two weeks ago. The event was for a Minnesota youth…
Featured image: ISD 31 current Central School boundaries The Bemidji Area School Board heard recommendations from staff on classroom adjustments and elementary school boundaries. The district has a class size goal of 30 students per section for elementary with different metrics for middle and high school. Business Director Jordan Hickman said staff is uncertain on…
House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler elaborated on the budget and tax package introduced by House DFlers earlier in the week. The plan asks the wealthiest Minnesotan individuals and corporations to pay more in taxes to pay for long-term investments into early childhood and education. Winkler responded to criticism from Republican colleagues and said that while…
More than 50 Bemidji State University students will present their academic research and creative achievements during this year’s Student Achievement Conference today. Students will meet virtually, over Zoom and GatherTown, an interactive virtual reality platform. All activities are free and open to the public, with more information on session details at the SAC website. CONFERENCE…
The Bemidji Area School Board will hold a special meeting this Thursday. According to the agenda, the board will discuss classroom adjustment projections and elementary boundaries, likely related to the anticipated closure of Central Elementary School. The board is also scheduled to discuss the payment of fees and other charges policy. The district is looking…
Northwest Technical College’s human resources certificate program has been recognized as one of the best in the country. “The Best Schools” ranked NTC’s program 13th on its list, citing the skillset and career readiness among graduates of the program, as well as its accessibility through online delivery methods.
Featured photo courtesy of the Young Women’s Initiative A Bemidji State University student was named as one of 32 cabinet members for the Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota. BSU junior Deilyah ‘Asin’ Dexter from Onamia is an enrolled member of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and is working on a degree so she may…
Featured photo courtesy of Coach Tom Lucas. One Bemidji speaker will compete nationally. Bemidji High School’s Amy Frenzel qualified for the National Speech and Debate Association’s National Tournament this June. Amy earned her bid at the three-day Northern Lights National Qualifying event which concluded Saturday. Amy competes in US Extemporaneous Speaking and Dramatic Interpretation on…
The Bemidji Area School Board voted five to one to close Central Elementary School. Newly-elected board member Dr. Gabriel Warren was the sole nay vote, while Ann Long Voelkner, Jeff Hack, Jeff Lind, Sarah Young and Carol L. Johnson voted aye. Superintendent Tim Lutz presented the many different factors that led to this point of…
The Bemidji School Board will hold a public hearing this afternoon at 5 p.m. to allow citizens to give their thoughts on the proposed closure of Central Elementary School. The building, in the heart of Bemidji’s Old Town, is one of the district’s oldest schools and has one of the lowest enrollments. The school board…
