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On November 6th at 6 p.m. the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle school district will be hosting a community event. The community event is for the purpose of collecting community feedback that will be used to create a strategic plan for the school district. We will provide food and games for younger...
Sadly, winter will be here before you know it. With the end of fall comes winter weather and announcements. It is a great time to review those procedures to make sure everyone gets the communications they want and need. When looking for the most current weather announcements rely on a few systems...
I would like to welcome back all of our students, staff, and community members. We are gearing up for another school year, and with that comes new opportunities for growth. We are de-lighted to welcome new students and are thankful for our new staff. Please give everyone a warm small town greeting...
Most of us do not know the importance of free and reduced lunch applications. Afterall, if lunches are free for all students, why bother filling out the application? Well, the answer is that it affects far more than school lunches. Being counted or not counted can make a difference of hundreds of...
Dear Neighbors, The 2023 legislative session concluded late last month, and it will most likely be remembered for the massive increase in state spending (more than 40 percent) while raising taxes by $10 billion despite a $17.5 billion state surplus. In terms of real numbers, the new two-year budget...
Dear Friends, I was proud to fight all session long for funding for the Geneva-L’Homme Dieu boat channel. This critical funding will be used to expand the culvert, allowing more boats to use it. I was disappointed, however, that this important project was tucked into a bonding bill that was chock...
School is out for summer but that certainly doesn’t mean things are slowing down.  The secondary didn’t miss a beat with summer school starting June 5.  Our first elementary summer session will start on June 26 with additional weeks July 10 and July 31.  We also have a host of community ed...
To the editor:   As a Catholic, I am shocked at such blatant disrespect for nuns by the Sisters of Perpetual  INDULGENCE at a future  Los Angeles Dodgers base ball game.  Our Sisters give their lives to God and SERVE OTHERS in many capacities.  They praise God with the Psalms (songs) three or seven...
That graduation is once again upon us. We are immensely proud to congratulate the over 70 exceptional graduates who have successfully completed their educational journey. As Thunder Nation unites in celebration, we honor the dedication, perseverance, and outstanding achievements of these remarkable...
To the Editor:   What is a mission statement?  Some folks term a mission statement as a summary of a company’s vision and culture.  For example, here are some mission statements that I found for Norfolk Southern (a railroad company which had a hazardous spill in East Palestine, OH. this past...

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