Last fall Brainerd Public Schools launched exciting changes to the district's lunch and breakfast programs. For example, the Farm-to-School Program - featuring products from local growers such as St.

We disagree with assertions made in William Cruz' letter printed Thursday, April 19, regarding one of the classrooms at Nisswa Elementary.

When Minnesotans approved the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Constitutional Amendment in the fall of 2008, they wanted to save Minnesota's most extraordinary natural areas for future generations of Minnesotans.

It's often been said - but certainly bears repeating - that Brainerd Community Education serves the entire Brainerd Public Schools community from babies to senior citizens.

The Affordable Care Act that became law nearly two years ago. It builds on the existing health insurance and health care industries.

Every year approximately 8,500 Minnesota babies are born effected by prenatal alcohol exposure or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The lifetime cost per individual is $2.9 million dollars.

Every now and then, I hear from people who believe our students need to "return to the basics." In some conversations, this means an emphasis on core curricular areas such as reading, writing, and arithmetic.

At 8:30 p.m. local time on March 31, millions around the world will recognize Earth Hour by turning off lights.

In the coming weeks, community members will hear more about the planned budget reductions for the 2012-13 school year. As we discuss the budget reductions, it is important that we look back in order to help our community look forward.

Last Friday's Career Exploration Day at Central Lakes College was an extraordinary event. An event of this magnitude is unique to the state.