Youth News

  • Meeker County 4-H Federation report

    The Meeker County 4-H Federation held their meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at the Meeker County Fairgrounds. Planning is under way for the annual Awards Program Sunday, Nov. 7, at the Church of St. Anthony in Watkins. Officer training will be held Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 8 and 9. Survey results were discussed,…

  • Kimball Kruisers 4-H update

    The Kimball Kruisers 4-H Club held their monthly business meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, at the Schiefelbein Sale Barn. Before the meeting, we cleaned our Adopt-a-Highway and enjoyed a pizza party. The club members are planning for the upcoming 4-H year, beginning in October. The members discussed their club goals and club theme…

  • Money Tip for Students, October 2021

    What students need to know about interest rates when investing Students who want to invest some of their earnings should learn more about interest rates. Learning the basics about simple interest and compound interest will help them make better investment decisions, according to KHEAA. In a savings or investment account, you might receive a compound…

  • Financial Aid Tip of the Month, October 2021

    Students have different education options after high school Many students think of education after high school as the traditional four-year college degree. However, students who don’t want to go that route have other options from which to choose, according to KHEAA. One option is to get a two-year degree that leads to a job in…

  • St. Wendelin’s students and staff start their day with a PRAYER and a PLEDGE

    St. Wendelin’s students and staff start their day with a PRAYER and a PLEDGE

    Yes, every school day, at St. Wendelin’s, the students and staff begin their day with a prayer, thanking God for a beautiful day and praying for those in need. After praying, the students respectfully recite the Pledge of Allegiance while gazing at the American flag and thanking God for their freedoms!

  • Money Tip for Students, Sept. 2021

    What students need to know about interest rates when borrowing If students are considering borrowing money, they should do their homework on interest rates. The time students spend learning the basics about interest rates and annual percentage rates will pay off significantly, helping them save money when borrowing, according to KHEAA. One interest rate is…

  • Financial Aid Tip of the Month, September 2021

    Time for college-bound seniors to fill out the FAFSA Students who plan to attend technical school or college in the fall of 2022 should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, as soon as possible beginning Oct. 1, according to KHEAA. Even students who don’t think they will qualify for financial aid…

  • Join Kimball Cub Scouts, meeting Sept. 21

    Kimball Cub Scout Pack #3357 is welcoming new Scouts. First meeting will be from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at Kimball Elementary gym. We will meet from 6-7 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of each month. Join today at http://joincubs.org. We welcome all youth grades K-5. Every new Cub Scout willl get a glow-in-the-dark…

  • News of our students

    Bemidji State University 2021 graduates South Haven • Chloe Riviere, a bachelor of arts in psychology. Watkins • Grant Kahlstorf, a bachelor of science in biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology.