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Legislative notebook: House DFL wants $250 million in property tax relief
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey Almost 1 million Minnesotans would receive larger property tax refunds, or their first refunds, under a House Democratic proposal. Rep. Jim Davnie, DFL-Minneapolis...
Posted on 4/3/13 at 10:03 AM
Getting your school news published the easy way - Areavoices Digest #87
It's close to that time. Some kids are chomping at bit, others are looking longingly at the backyard pool wondering where their summer went. Either way, it's inevitable. Over the next couple of days (...
Posted on 8/22/12 at 1:34 PM
The social mission of medical schools
Few would argue that it's the mission of medical schools in the U.S. to produce trained and qualified physicians who can provide needed health care to the American population. But do medical schools...
Posted on 6/29/10 at 6:37 AM
Junior Achievement reaches 1,200 kids in District 206
May 08, 2013
Community Eco Fair set for April 25
School District 206, in cooperation with local businesses and organizations, will host the fourth annual Community Eco Fair on Thursday, April 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Discovery Middle School in Alexandria. The event is free and open to the public.April 24, 2013
UPDATE 6:10 A.M.: Many schools in area running late because of snow today
Many schools in the area are running late this morning, Friday, because of the heavy snowfall that piled up overnight.April 19, 2013
Local schools to get fix-ups
On Monday, the Alexandria School Board approved spending about $667,000 on capital improvements, deferred maintenance, and health and safety projects next school year district-wide.By Amy Chaffins , April 19, 2013
Wintry weather closes some schools early
The heavy snowfall is causing some schools in the area to close early today, Thursday.April 18, 2013
UPDATE 7:35 A.M.: Winter storm closes schools in area
Yet another winter storm has closed schools in the Douglas County area today, Thursday.April 11, 2013
Snow days revise Alexandria School District calendar
At the regular board meeting scheduled for April 15, the Alexandria School District 206 Board of Education is expected to take action to approve a revised 2012-13 school calendar as a result of school cancellations due to inclement weather.March 29, 2013
Blizzard conditions force local schools to close, March 18
Alexandria District 206 CLOSED Monday, March 18, Interstate 94 closed from Alexandria to MoorheadBy Amy Chaffins , March 18, 2013
Out and about: St. Agnes School hosts annual fundraiser
March 13, 2013
Lawmakers aim to curb bullying in schools
By Danielle Killey, Forum New Service , March 08, 2013
Local farmer wins $2,500 for schools
Andy Siira of Brandon was selected as a winner in America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Grow Communities gives farmers the opportunity to win a $2,500 donation to direct to their favorite local nonprofit organizations.March 06, 2013
Alexandria, area schools closed
February 11, 2013
Farmers support local schools
For the second consecutive year, America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, will give Minnesota farmers the opportunity to enhance math and science programs in their communities.January 23, 2013
School safety is top priority
Local school leaders want the community to know they’ve prepared the best they can to protect students. In the wake of last Friday’s horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, District 206 Superintendent Terry Quist told the Echo Press that school support teams were ready to respond to students as needed.By Amy Chaffins , December 19, 2012
Alexandria School District 206 recognized for student performance
Alexandria School District 206 is one of 11 Minnesota school districts being honored by the College Board with a place on the third annual AP District Honor Roll.November 16, 2012
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