Feb. 26, 2026
Albert Lea Schools Face Steep Budget Cuts
District projects over $2M in reductions annually for next 3 years due to declining enrollment
Feb. 21, 2026
Hamline Hires New Facilities Director
Dusty Johnson takes over operations and capital planning from retiring Ken Dehkes.
Feb. 21, 2026
Carlton and Wrenshall school districts to consolidate
Districts meet to discuss plans for buildings after voting to merge last month
Feb. 17, 2026
Glencoe-Silver Lake School Board Approves Security System Upgrade, Occupational Therapist Hiring
The school board made key decisions on security and staffing at a special meeting in January 2026.
Feb. 13, 2026
Brainerd School Board to Discuss Membership in Paul Bunyan Education Co-op
The board will hold a workshop to review the co-op's audit and consider options for the district's involvement.
Feb. 11, 2026
Willmar School Board Approves $1.4 Million in Bids for Middle School Renovations
Projects will update classrooms, media center, and kitchen at Willmar Middle School this summer
Feb. 11, 2026
Voters Reject $24M Bond Measure for Rushford-Peterson Schools
Proposed upgrades to facilities, classrooms, and athletic fields fail to gain voter approval.
Feb. 10, 2026
Moorhead Schools Approve Lower-Than-Expected FY 2026 Budget
Revised budget comes in $800,000 under June 2025 projections
