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Summer school throughout MN gets $75 million boost The decision to allocate the money to summer school learning was just one part of the general budget agreement announced by state lawmakers on Monday. Author: Karla Hult Updated: 5:52 PM CDT May 18, 2021 WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. — With only weeks left in the regular school year, districts around the state can now count on more support for summer school programs. At a Tuesday afternoon event at Otter Lake Elementary School in White Bear Lake, Gov. Tim Walz touted the funding as an example of a bipartisan commitm...

Providers have through June 10 to apply 11:00 am, May 13, 2021 Licensed family child care educators have until Thursday, June 10, to sign up for Parent Aware, a program that helps parents find high-quality care and education for their children. Parent Aware is a free program that can provide up to $6,000 in grants, free coaching and support from early child care professionals. It accepts applications twice a year, in June and December. Parent Aware-registered child care providers exceed basic health and safety requirements and use best practices to support child development. Childr...

Backing for preschool scholarships grows at Minnesota Legislature May 8, 2021 — 8:00am Text size Copy shortlink: The Minnesota Legislature appears ready to pass a significant increase in early-learning scholarships with rare bipartisan support on behalf of needy Minnesota families whose kids aren't ready for kindergarten. However, with only days to go in the session, it's unclear how big a bill will squeeze through the House and Senate and to the desk of Gov. Tim Walz. The kids have important allies, ranging from the Mi...

On the Street: February 26 A new foster care coordinator is welcomed, two local businesses join Parent Aware program and Alexandria realtors receive special recognition 8:00 am, Feb. 26, 2021 × New foster care coordinator to serve area families Martha Gutierrez joined Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota as the new therapeutic foster care coordinator, serving west central Minnesota. On an average day, there are approximately 9,300 children and young adults in care, according to most recent statistics from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Lutheran Social Serv...

Feb 19, 2021 MANKATO — Jennifer “Jen” Ann Braam, age 47, of North Mankato passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 14, 2021. A public visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive. Masks and social distancing are required. A private service will be held for the family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Jen was born in San Jose, California. Growing up in a Navy family, she lived throughout the country and abroad, including Okinawa and Guam. Jen was a 1992 graduate from ...