Education

In its second year at Faribault High School, the DECA program is taking off.

A flood plain map exists for more than just the safety of those who live within its lines.

“The opportunity to learn — the necessary resources, the curriculum opportunities, the quality teachers — that affluent students have, is what determines what people can do in life.”

This is how it often goes for families when they discover their son or daughter is using drugs. The story comes from a call we received last week from a relative living in another state.

The University of Minnesota Duluth has announced its dean’s list for fall semester 2011. Students on the dean’s list have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

The following area students graduated from South Central College in December of 2011: Ashley Lynn Galvin, Faribault, Associate in Arts, liberal arts and sciences; Marc Steven Bauer, Associate of Appli

Bethlehem Academy lunch menu
All meals served choice of 2 percent, skim or chocolate skim milk. White and wheat bread, peanut butter, butter and jelly available daily. Menu is subject to change.

Any student who needs help applying for college financial aid is encouraged to attend the Minnesota College Goal event from 3-5 p.m. Feb.

President Barack Obama on Thursday announced that Minnesota was one of 11 states to receive a waiver for the No Child Left Behind Act.