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It was 10 years ago today when Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold opened fire at Columbine High School near Denver, killing 12 classmates and a teacher. Since then, Wisconsin schools both large and small have locked their side doors and controlled visitors, created elaborate security...

For 21 years, Cynthia Isaac's classroom has been the safe place at the Somerset Elementary School for children with emotional issues. Isaac will be retiring at the end of the school year after her 21st year as the emotional and behavioral disabilities teacher at the elementary school. In...

To the Editor: (Response to Bert Krue-ger's "beggar" letter.)) Bert, your description and characterization of Brad Nemec of being a beggar is an abuse! Webster's definition of a beggar is "one who asks for his own livelihood." What has Brad gained for helping out while supporting...

The penance for four snow days will be paid at the end of the school year for students attending the Somerset School District. Because of the high number of snow days, the Somerset Board of Education has decided to add two days at the end of the school year. The school year was originally...

Somerset High School students are becoming filmmakers. The public can see their creations during a mini-film festival on April 15 at the high school. The film festival is the first major event put together by the rejuvenated STAND (Students Taking Action in a New Direction) group...

The lights are set, the sound system is a go, the script is memorized, costumes made, the cast is ready -- it looks like it's time for a play! The Somerset Middle School Drama department presents "The Universe and Other Stuff" (a brief and inaccurate history of everything) by Stephen...

The New Richmond High School forensic team continued a stellar season at its District Festival in Hudson on Saturday, March 28. Between Saturday's competition and an alternate district held at New Richmond on March 19, with entries scoring 20 out of 25 possible evaluative points...

School Board Proceedings New Richmond District New Richmond, Wisconsin Superintendent: Morrie Veilleux Director of Fiscal & Building Operations: Brian Johnston President: Rick Hinz Treasurer: Marty Wold Vice President: Greg Gartner Clerk: Chris Skoglund Board Members: Marilyn...

School Board Proceedings New Richmond District New Richmond, Wisconsin Superintendent: Morrie Veilleux Director of Fiscal & Building Operations: Brian Johnston President: Rick Hinz Treasurer: Marty Wold Vice President: Greg Gartner Clerk: Chris Skoglund Board Members: Marilyn...

Four candidates are vying for three open positions on the St. Croix Central School Board.

The community is invited to travel to a magical chocolate factory next weekend. The St. Croix Central Middle School will perform "Willy Wonka" on March 26 and 27. Both shows start at 7 p.m. in the multipurpose room. Cost is $2 for adults and $1 for students. More than 80 students...

The Somerset Middle School drama group is busy gearing up for its upcoming musical production entitled "The Universe and Other Stuff" by Stephen Murray. The show is a hip-hop, happenin' history lesson. It presents a fresh perspective as to who, what, where, when and how this crazy...