Education

This week, we've been asking about the things you made in shop or home economics class.

Crosby-Ironton saw its third attempt at an operating levy in as many years pass: a resounding 68.5% of the more than 3,500 people who voted said yes.

Repairing or replacing aging facilities, modernizing technology or simply adding more operating dollars to the bottom line were among the asks school districts put forth.

Aitkin, Badger, Clearbrook-Gonvick, Cook County, Crosby-Ironton, Deer River, Hibbing, Lake of the Woods, Roseau, Wadena-Deer Creek, Walker-Hackensack-Akeley, Warroad & Win-E-Mac are the districts with special elections.

The program has a sliding scale fee that includes meals and lodging for the in-person sessions. Applications and nominations are being accepted through Sept. 15, 2025.

The board will appoint an applicant to fill the vacancy caused by Cory Suonvieri's resignation. The appointee will serve through 2026.

The program focuses on various groups, including those in foster care, those who are unhoused, American Indian youths, teens who live in rural areas, are from communities of color and/or LGBTQ+.

Plus: MnDOT is considering a three-lane roadway in Grand Rapids for the Highway 2/169 corridor and installing roundabouts at several signalized intersections, with a public hearing set for Sept. 10, 2025.

School administrators and parents discuss the dynamics of timing and follow-through on the complex path for parents when seeking special education services for their child.

A decade ago, 13% of Minnesota public school students were receiving special education services. That number now stands at nearly 18%.