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2023 Year in Review: A look back on the top education stories from the past year

From funding facilities upgrades to adding new programs to making sure students are safe while learning, school districts across Minnesota had a lot going on in 2023.

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School board to mull responses to use of Braves mascot in Benson, Minnesota

The Benson School District received several responses to its request for an exemption to continue the use of the Braves mascot and name, but those responses were mixed.

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Settlement conference Friday for ex-Benson teacher accused of molesting students

(Benson MN-) A settlement conference for a former Benson elementary school teacher accused of sexually molesting some students takes place this afternoon at 230 PM. 60-year-old Roger Ebnet has pled

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Ebnet trial moved from Swift County to Meeker County

(Benson MN-) The sexual abuse case involving a former Benson School District elementary teacher will be moved from Swift County to Meeker County. On July 18th Judge Melissa Listug granted

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OPD: Armed person arrested near two Benson schools in north-central Omaha

An 18-year-old was arrested after several officers responded to a situation near Benson High School, which is located on the same property as Monroe Middle School.

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OPD: Armed person arrested near two Benson schools in north-central Omaha

An 18-year-old was arrested after several officers responded to a situation near Benson High School, which is located on the same property as Monroe Middle School.

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Closings and announcements on March 31-April 1, 2023

A list of government, school and organization weather-related announcements. Have an announcement? Email it to news@wctrib.com.

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Weather-related closings and announcements for Dec. 21-22, 2022

A list of area school and organization weather-related announcements. Have an announcement? Email it to news@wctrib.com.

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Longtime elementary teacher in Benson, Minnesota, charged for alleged sexual contact with three students

Roger Joseph Ebnet, of Benson, a teacher for more than 30 years, is being charged with three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, alleging he had sexual contact with three minor boys. Benson Public Schools said Ebnet is on paid administrative leave.

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Paraprofessionals and substitutes especially needed as west central Minnesota school districts seek employees

The need for paraprofessionals is prominent in area school districts, and they need teachers, coaches, drivers and substitutes of all types. It's a problem that affects school districts and many employers, particularly in Minnesota, which has four job openings for each unemployed person.

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