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As students around Minnesota get ready for the new school year, administrators are busy examining the scores of the 2023 Minnesota Department of Education’s Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments and Minnesota Test

Braham Area Schools superintendent Ken Gagner shared an update on upcoming construction projects during an interview Monday on the KBEK morning show. According to Gagner, access to Braham’s school buildings will be restricted starting on Friday, June 2. "Starting already this Friday, our buildings are going to be not completely off-limits, but what Im telling people is that if you need to come to the school, let us know," Gagner said. "Because youre going to have to check in thr...

Braham Area Schools and area law enforcement officials investigated rumors that circulated about potential safety concerns in the district on Monday morning. According to superintendent Ken Gagner, the district was made aware of the rumors late last week. They were investigated by authorities and found to not be credible. The district has been in contact with local police departments about the rumors for the past several days. Gagner said the district takes all threats seriously, and has a compr

Several school buses were destroyed in a Tuesday morning fire in Isanti County, sending flames and black smoke flying out.

The Braham Police Department requested people stay clear of the area as fire crews battle the blaze. A nearby school said operations will continue as usual, and all students and staff are safe.