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about District 196 Winter Sports Highlights
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about District 196 Winter Sports Highlights
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about Special Board Meeting on Transportation
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about District 196 Students Earn Top Honors at 2026 Minnesota Future City Regional Competition
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about Keep District 196 Moving — Become a Bus Driver!
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about Sixteen District 196 students nominated for State High School League awards
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about Two District 196 Magnet Schools and a Top Teacher Honored Nationally
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about Eastview Debate Coaches Recognized for Excellence in Speech and Debate
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about Dakota Hills Middle School Earns National Blue Ribbon School Honor
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about District 196 Board Certifies 2026 Property Tax Levy
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about School Calendars for 2026-27 and 2027-28 Approved
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about Daniel Kretsinger Hired to Lead Transportation
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about Wattenbarger Selected to Succeed Coyle as General Counsel in District 196
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about Class of 2026 Graduations at St. Thomas
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about District 196 Audit Reveals "No Surprises," Confirms Strong Financial Standing for 2024-2025
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