http://bluffcountrynews.com en-us Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:18:15 GMT Daily feed of articles http://bluffcountrynews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=11&SubSectionID=94&ArticleID=33191 Brent Stinson is the guy who got to strike his occupation at commencement. "I was attending my brother's graduation this past May from Winona State University when I ran into the Strikes, whom I have known since I played college football with Chad at RCTC. I spoke about the possibility of coaching at Kingsland and made contacts with Mr. Langemo. Here I am!" said Kingsland's new intermediate school reading instructor. Spring Valley Tribune Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:39:00 GMT http://bluffcountrynews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=11&SubSectionID=94&ArticleID=33190 Andrew Pederson is a man on the run. That's a great fit and a healthy lifestyle... "I teach kindergarten through sixth grade physical education," said the Sauk Rapids, Minn., native. Spring Valley Tribune Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:38:00 GMT http://bluffcountrynews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=11&SubSectionID=94&ArticleID=33189 Kelly Opseth went to college. Now she's skilled in preschool. "I love helping others and working with children," said Opseth. "The best part is seeing a child use one of the skills I have taught them. Spring Valley Tribune Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:36:00 GMT http://bluffcountrynews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=11&SubSectionID=94&ArticleID=33188 Eli Hill is here to tool around. Oh, and to watch the fingers. "I enjoy making connections and empowering students to grow," said Kingsland High School's new technology education teacher. Spring Valley Tribune Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:35:00 GMT http://bluffcountrynews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=11&SubSectionID=94&ArticleID=33187 Fillmore County elected officials appeared individually before the county board during its Aug. 24 meeting. Two of the three expressed their dissatisfaction with having to be put in such a position before the board: it was time for the annual elected official salary request. Spring Valley Tribune Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:34:00 GMT http://bluffcountrynews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=11&SubSectionID=94&ArticleID=33186 The Spring Valley City Council decided to approve pay estimate No. 3 for the industrial park project after the contractor, Steve Jech of Jech Construction, attended the council meeting Monday, Aug. 23, to assure the council that the project would be completed on schedule. Spring Valley Tribune Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:33:00 GMT http://bluffcountrynews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=11&SubSectionID=94&ArticleID=33185 Rachel Madsen's hands are infinite tranquility in motion. It's all in the name. Spring Valley Tribune Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:31:00 GMT http://bluffcountrynews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=11&SubSectionID=94&ArticleID=33184 Need pride? Plant it. "It is important for children to plan, be proud of and be involved in their school. This project gives them ownership into their school. We will write and tag every plant with its name so the children - and some adults - can learn the names of the plants planted. We can build pride and learn the names of plants ... wow!" said Kingsland kindergarten teacher Marilyn Erdman, speaking of the new garden planted last Monday outside the front door of Kingsland Elementary School. Spring Valley Tribune Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:28:00 GMT