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MSU Mankato prepping for College Knowledge Month
Minnesota State University, Mankato is prepping for its College Knowledge Month in October, which helps educate high school students about college.
Des Moines schools OK return to classes, delays key decision
Des Moines schools has been the state’s only school system that has refused Gov. Kim Reynolds' order that they hold at least half their classes in-person unless they have received a waiver because of high infection rates.
Interest in agriculture skyrockets at Mankato Area Public Schools
In the program’s first year last year, 40 students enrolled. This year, over 400 students are enrolled, a 1,000% increase.
Gustavus Adolphus College students can return to campus next week
Students can return to campus Monday, although most classes will remain online or in a hybrid format.
South Central College to recognize Constitution Day Thursday
SCC will recognize and teach students about Constitution Day Thursday and encourage student voter engagement.
MNSAVES gives advice about investments
This program is easy to navigate, very flexible and safe to use.
Le Sueur-Henderson Public School District installing ionization technology
The system is expected to help keep the air clean and healthy, and eliminate any smell that has accumulated in the buildings.
Reynolds criticizes Des Moines for not returning to schools
Education Department Director Ann Lebo said officials would begin a process to potentially punish the district for not being in compliance.
Le Sueur Henderson School District to get ionization technology
A new grant approved by the state is expected to help improve air quality within the Le Sueur-Henderson Public School District during the pandemic.
Back in the classroom for all Blue Earth Area students
The Blue Earth Area School district transitions to all in-person learning for grades k through 12.
Mankato Area Public Schools seeking volunteers
Mankato Area Public Schools is looking for volunteers to help with COVID emergency response activities
MNSU gets creative with cultural learning amid halt of study abroad program
Through the COIL program, students will get a chance to learn and partner with others internationally.
'Rec on the Go’ program brings free children activities to area parks
The four-week program offers pop up activities in parks in Mankato and Eagle Lake.
Mankato Area Public Schools partners with Minn. Education Equity Partnership for inclusion efforts
The district said the partnership will lead to the development of an equity vision and framework.
Bethany Lutheran College enrollment at all-time high
Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato continues to grow and announces the school is seeing an all-time high enrollment this fall.
Mankato Area Public Schools alerts community to positive case of COVID-19
MAPS says anyone who had close and prolonged contact with that person will be contacted by the Minnesota Department of Health individually.
Jackson County Central bringing more students back on a regular basis
The school district cited the downward trend in COVID-19 cases as the determining factor in allowing more students return.
Amboy High School demolition process begins
The process continues with the main section of the building being taken down next week.
Waseca Public Schools to switch some students to distance learning model
The school district is moving to distance learning for 7th through 12th graders.
Mankato Area Public Schools to provide free meals to all students
The program will be available at Mankato Area Public Schools until Dec. 31 or until funding for the USDA program runs out.
Gustavus Adolphus College to announce plan for returning students next week
Currently, only first-year students are allowed to be back, though most classes are still online.
Waseca County meets threshold for state to recommend distance learning
The county is the only one to currently meet this threshold.
Reynolds: Des Moines students must return to classroom
Reynolds on Thursday said the state’s largest district is alone in refusing to develop a plan for in-person instruction.
Jill Biden visits Minnesota as part of ‘Back to School Tour'
The former Second Lady of the United States told the crowd that her husband already has a plan for helping schools reopen safely.
Winona State self-quarantines as Minnesota schools reopen
Officials aren’t aware of any serious illness related to COVID-19 within the Winona State community. But they’re seeing an increase in asymptomatic transmission affecting not only the campus, but the greater community.
Computer glitches disrupt classes as schools return online
The online learning platform Blackboard, which serves more than 20 million U.S. students from kindergarten through 12th grade, reported that websites were failing to load or were loading slowly.
South Central College celebrates completion of $11 million renovation project
The renovation aims to strengthen student success with enhanced technology, classrooms, labs and upgraded infrastructure.
Back to school for some Mankato students
It’s a big day for many school districts across the region, including Mankato Area Public Schools, with many students back in the classroom for the first time in six months.
SCC hosts ribbon cutting to celebrate renovations
South Central College celebrates an $11 million campus renovation in North Mankato.
Kids start school year online amid pandemic; college towns become virus hotspots
For those attending 14 of the nation’s 16 largest school districts opening Tuesday, classes are being held entirely online.
Des Moines students protest decision to cancel activities
The students say they want fairness and equity to compete in fall and winter activities.
School districts readjust learning plans in Waseca, Le Sueur, McLeod Counties
MDH’s data release on Thursday showed that Wasecsa, Le Sueur and McLeod Counties have the highest new cases per 10,000 residents in the state.
Good Counsel Learning Center is seeking volunteers
The school year will look a little different for the learning center amid the pandemic.
Local charter school revamped and ready to start in-person
Kato Public Charter School is looking forward to starting in-person on Tuesday, and staying in-person as long as they can.
Districts continue reevaluating learning plans
School districts across the state continue reevaluating learning plans based on the latest data released from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Iowa Lakes’s practical nursing program named best in Iowa
Iowa Lakes Community College earned the top-ranking as the best practical nursing (PN) program in Iowa by PracticalNursing.org.
Nearly 21% of Mankato students opt for distance learning
Originally, the district was anticipating about 15% of the student body to opt for remote learning. Those numbers have actually risen.
JWP secondary students to begin year in distance learning
School officials say the decision was made based on recent county data released by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Back-to-school nutrition tips from Hy-Vee
Lisa Cownie and Kelsey Barchenger from KEYC News Now took a trip to Hy-Vee Hilltop in Mankato for back to school nutrition tips that can help parents and students this fall.
Le Sueur-Henderson School District changes back-to-school plan
A second school district in Le Sueur County alters its back to school plan amid rising local cases of COVID-19.
University of Minnesota Waseca alumni tell the story of the past technical college
The University of Minnesota Waseca was a two-year technical college of agriculture that started in 1971 and survived until 1992, serving around 20,000 students.
TCU school district adds more grades to hybrid learning
Tri-City United School District makes a shift to its back to school learning plan in response to a growing number of COVID-19 cases in Le Sueur County.
Maverick Machine Athletic Bands tunes community spirit, moves ahead with performances
Even with sports canceled MSU Mankato’s Maverick Machine is continuing to tune not only their instruments but their spirit as well.
Loyola Catholic School begins in-person classes
" I know for myself and our staff we were kind of overcome with emotion this morning just because so much has gone on behind the scenes to get us to today."
University announces plan to return students to campuses
The plan by University President Joan Gabel outlines multiple steps that ease over time, include curfews, limited on-campus activities and access to facilities.
Rasmussen College nursing programs go virtual amid pandemic
College adds new online nursing simulation to continue to offer students courses online.
Minnesota Valley Lutheran to open in-person classes Monday
Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School begins class Monday with full in-person learning for, at least, the start of the school year.
Loyola seeing increased enrollment
Loyola Catholic School in Mankato has seen a spike in enrollment due to the private school offering in-person classes for the school year.
College towns growing alarmed over outbreaks among students
The U.S. has recorded over 180,000 deaths from the coronavirus and 5.9 million confirmed infections.
Minnesota State System forms a taskforce on police reform
The Minnesota State System forms a taskforce focused on law enforcement education reform.
Iowa seeing troubling virus trends as students return
The state on Wednesday reported 817 new coronavirus cases and 13 deaths in the past 24 hours. Iowa’s death toll stands at 1,061.
Blue Earth Area Schools going hybrid for 8-12 students
Blue Earth Area Schools originally planned for all in-person classes when starting school in a few weeks, but those plans have changed.
Hy-Vee aims to keep kids healthy, active with updated KidsFit program
The Iowa-based grocer has launched a free, downloadable Wellness Week guide that includes in-person, virtual and hybrid methods to help students prioritize healthy choices in school and at home.
Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association opens annual scholarship application
The MSA Scholarship Committee aims to achieve representation of all areas of the state when making its selection of awards.
MNSU, South Central College students return to campus with new safety measures in place
Students are welcomed back with a mandatory mask mandate and self-screening regulation.
UM regents to delay move-in at 3 campuses due to virus fears
The board voted 8-3 Monday to approve the proposal laid out Friday by University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel.
Most students living off-campus to start fall semester at Gustavus Adolphus College
Gustavus Adolphus College campus will have less traffic than a typical year.
College athletes deciding between graduating or extra year of eligibility
Senior collegiate student-athletes are facing a particularly tough decision to make this fall after the cancellation of fall championships.
Bethany Lutheran College is welcoming students back to campus
Like many other schools, Bethany Lutheran College is offering the hybrid learning model, which allows both in-person and distance learning.
MAPS confirms hybrid-for-all model to start school year
Peterson says the model is fluid and can change throughout the year, all depending on COVID-19 case rates in each school and across Blue Earth County.
MSU is taking precautions with on-campus living
The University has taken preemptive measures to make their students living on-campus feel safe.
Minnesota Valley Lutheran opts to start year with in-person instruction
Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School recently announced it plans to open the school year on Aug. 31 with face-to-face instruction.