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The end of the 2023 legislative session brought exciting news for Pine Technical and Community College as a last-minute bonding bill brought the college over 20 million dollars. PTCC President Joe Mulford said the money will fund an expansion project that began in 2018. “Almost all of our core technical education programs will be impacted,” Mulford said. He said the nursing, automotive, gunsmithing, automation, and welding programs will get new labs for learning. “Right now, our welding pr...

Pine Technical and Community College has announced a new scholarship opportunity for Mora High School students in the class of 2023 and 2024. The Kick Start scholarship has been extended to cover two years of tuition, and up to $1,000 for textbooks, tools, and supplies for eligible students. An information session for Mora students is scheduled from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5 at the high school. To qualify for a Kick Start scholarship, students must be in the Mora High School gradu

ABOUT THIS PRIMARY: In Minnesota Senate District 11 — which stretches from about Cloquet in the north to about Rush City in the south — DFLers Michelle Boyechko of Tamarack and John A. Peura of Moose Lake will meet in the primary on Aug. 9. Early voting has already begun. The winner will advance to challenge Republican incumbent Sen. Jason Rarick of Brook Park on Election Day on Nov. 8.

The cost of student housing and meal plans will go up by more than usual next year — 3.7% on average, or $344.

There now are 148 inmates taking in-person classes and working toward a degree. An additional 107 are taking other in-person classes through St. Cloud State or Pine Tech, North Hennepin, Lake Superior or South Central colleges.

Locally funded scholarships boost enrollment at Pine Technical and Community College.