Dan Determan

A request for an extended leave of absence by second-grade teacher Karly Cobb was discussed at length during the school board’s Aug. 24 meeting. Cobb gave birth over the summer and will be on maternity leave until Oct. 5, but requested to extend that leav... See more

The Nevis School District has promoted a new administrator, will welcome new staff members and introduce new courses for the 2026-27 school year. Highlighting the new faces is the promotion of Shawn Klimek to elementary school principal. ADVERTISEMENT Kli... See more

When classes begin on Sept. 8, Laporte Elementary students will have something new to look forward to during their favorite part of the day. Construction is nearly complete on a new playground on school grounds, with a slightly larger footprint than what ... See more

PARK RAPIDS, Minn. — Good for fun, good for a run. Whether it’s on two wheels or your own two feet — or even with a four-legged friend — the Heartland State Trail can be used by fitness fans wanting some exercise, tourists trying to see the sites of the a... See more

When the new school year begins on Sept. 8, the Nevis School District will do so with an unconventional administration structure. Ranae Seykora serves both as superintendent and high school principal for the district. Brian Wormley is high school activiti... See more