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Hello Raider Nation! As we settle into the rhythm of the school year, I’m grateful for the strong sense of community and collaboration that continues to shape our district. Each week brings new …
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By Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp Herman
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9/24/25
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Hello Raider Nation! We had a great first full week of school! It was exciting to visit classrooms and see students actively engaged in fun and meaningful learning activities. The marching band …
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By Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp Herman
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9/17/25
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Hello Raider Nation!
We’re excited to welcome all of our students back; what a fantastic start to the school year! It was inspiring to see our Link Crew in action on Tuesday, warmly welcoming …
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By Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp Herman
Hastings School District
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9/10/25
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Before last Wednesday, it had been decades since I’d had something like that happen to me. There’s no doubt at all, it was my fault, and I had to live with the consequences. I headed into …
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By John McLoone
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8/28/25
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There’s nothing like a peaceful night. Often, they aren’t as peaceful as they used to be. And many nights are more tranquil. Back in the day, which was a lot of days ago, my darling bride …
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By John McLoone
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8/20/25
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I’m going to let you guys in on a secret.
I want to try eating avocado.
I feel like all the cool people eat avocado, and it’s cutting me out of some things, at least in my …
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By John McLoone
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8/13/25
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Forgive me if this is difficult to read this week. I seem to be writing it within a haze. Our entire summer seems to be playing out this year in a stinky fog, courtesy of our neighbors to the north. …
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By John McLoone
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8/10/25
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The 2025 Prescott Athletic season officially begins next week as Head Coach Jordan Hansen and Cardinal football players start practice on Aug. 5. Last week Prescott and Holmen practiced against each …
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By Cripe Olson
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7/30/25
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My wife and I toured the state on a recent Saturday, as we often do. I learned something on this journey that greatly upset me. In fact, I was downright mad. We left our humble home at 4:45 a.m. and …
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By John McLoone
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7/30/25
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I’ve always felt I was a bit more mature than my driver’s license says I am. I’m talking appearance, not actions. I always looked older than my peer group growing up. It came in …
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By John McLoone
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7/24/25
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Hello friends, This week I spent three days camped on an island on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage with my golden retriever Red. This trip was a bit unique as I hit some pretty harsh weather but still …
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By Mark Walters
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6/20/25
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One morning each week, my alarm goes off much earlier than usual, and I leave the house early for work. The best thing about getting going at that time is the great AM radio that you can dial in from …
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By John McLoone
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6/18/25
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On June 9, Governor Walz called state lawmakers into a special session in order to complete the outstanding budget work that remained after the regular legislative session concluded in mid-May. …
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By Tom Dippel
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6/17/25
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I think I’m actually being too good of a husband. I may have gone above and beyond my husbandly duties. Problem is, I’m hoping I don’t have a hard time getting things back to the …
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By John McLoone
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6/12/25
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Raider Spotlights At each regular school board meeting, we take time to celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of students, staff, and community members. At last week’s …
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Dr. Tamara Champra
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5/30/25
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I’m envious of people who have artistic talents.
A few software versions ago, I felt I could hold my own in graphic design. A few years back, however, I alerted anyone who needed to know …
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By John McLoone
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5/28/25
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May 19 marks the official end to the 2025 legislative session, but we will need a small overtime period in order to finish up our budget items. Late last week, legislative leaders and Governor Walz …
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By State Rep. Tom Dippel
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5/24/25
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I lived through the heart attack that, thankfully, wasn’t. Some background: By virtue of winning, or losing, the genetic lottery, I landed firmly on the McLoone side. Men are bald, carry a …
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By John McLoone
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5/20/25
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Budget bills continued to arrive for debate on the House floor this week, and I am hopeful those few that remain outstanding will receive approval early next week. The Senate is going through a …
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By State Representative Tom Dippel
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5/14/25
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I don’t know how it happened, but somewhere in the last couple months, I turned into an old man. Winter, I believe, aged me. I feel like I went into it with at least a little vim and vigor. …
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By John McLoone
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5/13/25
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