Joshua Przybylski

School Board

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Feb. 23, 2026

An achievement gap for Native American students and next year’s budget were the primary items on the agenda, but the ISD 197 School Board also had a performance from the Black History Month Choir.

School Board

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Feb. 9, 2026

The board addressed ICE impacts, thanking the community for their support, and approved the upcoming academic calendar.

School Board

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Jan. 26, 2026

A short meeting as the board reviewed proposed changes to the academic calendar, adjusting the school board’s meeting schedule, and progress on the superintendent’s goals.

Civic Engagement

Amore Coffee’s “Open Strike” Brings Community Together

Hundreds of businesses closed across the metro on January 23 for an general strike in protest of ICE, but Amore Coffee in West St. Paul opened their doors for community service projects.

Civic Engagement

ICE Dominates Resident Concerns at Dakota County Town Hall

About 80 people attended a Dakota County town hall where concerns focused on ICE. Local police encouraged people to call 911 if they feel unsafe.

School Board

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Jan. 12, 2026

Reports from Pilot Knob and Two Rivers schools took center stage at last night’s school board meeting, which also featured a statement from the board on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in Minnesota and the election of new board officers.

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ISD 197 School Board Recap: Dec. 8, 2025

In its final meeting of the year, the ISD 197 School Board heard from students and staff from Garlough and Moreland elementary schools, honored the successes of student athletes, and finalized the tax levy for 2026.

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ISD 197 School Board Recap: Nov. 24, 2025

The school board celebrated the birthday of Superintendent Peter Olson-Skog to kick off last night’s school board meeting. The board also heard an update on the district’s American Indian Education plan, introduced a new policy on posting advertisements, and discussed the academic calendar for the coming years.

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ISD 197 School Board Recap: Nov. 10, 2025

The ISD 197 School Board recognized clubs and groups that focus on Hispanic and Native American language and culture, as well as including special education students in regular classes and activities.

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ISD 197 School Board Recap: Sept. 22, 2025

The school board approved a ceiling for the 2026 property tax levy and reviewed a report on student achievement at last night’s meeting. Discussion focused on interpreting the results of the report and how best to act on the results.