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Governor Tim Walz signs trans-refugee state bill

Stella McHugh, Layout Editor March 28, 2023

Governor Tim Walz signed bill HF-146  on March 24. This bill will solidify Minnesota as a trans-refugee state and was passed by 68 - 64 votes in the Minnesota House of Representatives and has moved...

Junior Dylan Magistad playing tennis his freshman year, the last real season the boys were able to have due to COVID-19.

COVID-19 impacts upcoming boys tennis season

Elizabeth Harter, Photographer April 27, 2021

Last spring, the boys tennis team was thrown a curveball when COVID-19 hit. Governor Walz’s statewide lockdown caused the team’s season to be canceled, impacting many of the boys. The 2021 boys tennis...

Pony Athletic Center displays red signs indicate the machine needs to be cleaned and cannot be used, while the green signs are clean. This is one of many COVID precautions the school is taking.

Fitness and exercise return during pandemic

Seth Chlebeck, Distribution Reporter November 2, 2020

The MDH (Minnesota Department of Health) approved the reopening of certain locations on June 10, one of which was public gyms. However, there are still many concerns over health and safety regarding these...

The Minnesota Fair is one of the highlights of the summer. About two million people go to the Fair every year. This year it is unknown if the State Fair will happen because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Summer will change due to COVID-19

Mia Lucido, Distribution Editor May 10, 2020

This summer will not look the same because of COVID-19. Nobody knows when the pandemic will be over, but it is expected to go through the summer. For many people, especially students, summer is the time...

Cars line up down the street for Raising Cane's despite being encouraged to stay home. The restaurant has experienced a shortage of employees due to exposure to COVID-19.

Non essential businesses remain open despite public opposition

Elle Guggenberger, Graphics Editor May 5, 2020

COVID-19 has unfortunately impacted thousands of Minnesota families in just a few short weeks. Immediately following Governor Tim Walz’s state-wide stay-at-home order, non-essential businesses were temporarily...

Families bond during these uncertain times. Many are doing projects together or learning more about one another.

Families making the most throughout this rough time

Maria Supan, Business Editor April 26, 2020

COVID-19 has affected many households throughout the district. Families have had to stay in their homes without contact with anyone but each other. Although these times are uncertain, families are becoming...

Governor Tim Walz has made twelve Executive orders in the last two weeks. His goal is to prevent the spread of coronavirus and protect Minnesotans.

Local government plans to stop the spread of coronavirus

Elaina Mankowski, Layout Editor March 25, 2020

The coronavirus has swept the world and the nation and has made its way to Minnesota. The states are following regulations set by President Donald Trump, but with certain aspects, each state is handling...

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