Teachers pleased with — and thankful for — cell phone policy at high school
By Per Peterson As if it wasn’t difficult enough to hold a teenager’s attention for 45 minutes before cell phones, the smart phone revolution has […]
So, just how DO reindeer fly?
As the snow blew into town Thursday morning, so, too, did Santa Claus, who shared a Subway breakfast with 19 lucky Tracy Area Elementary School […]
New Lewis Family Drug opens
The new 4,000-square foot Lewis Family Drug store has a drive-up window for prescription pick-ups, a large retail area, public restrooms, automatic outside doors, and […]
A helpful twist on education for at-risk students
Discussion intensifies on ‘School Within a School’ concept at TAHS By Per Peterson While the exact population of at-risk students at Tracy Area High School […]
Christmas brings sub-zero blast
Minnesotans have lots to brag about this week, with an onslaught of brutally cold weather. The mercury plunged to minus 11 degrees Tuesday morning, making […]
Council field grows to 7
Seven city residents have filed for a vacancy on the Tracy City Council. Rhonda Fredericks and James Green became the sixth and seventh candidates to […]
Solar array work underway
The solar-energy array is taking shape south of Swift Lake Park. The 18-acre site is designed to produce three-megawatts of electricity from the sun. According […]
Digital dangers abound
When my son was in high school and got in trouble I gave him two choices: Give me your cell phone or give me your […]
A joyous ray of Sunshine brightens St. Mary’s program
By Seth Schmidt And it came to pass, that a chubby-cheeked, bundle of joy named “Sunny” helped bring the Christmas story to life at St. […]
TAPS not alone in dealing with issues
By Per Peterson After a routine inspection in the Tracy Area High School parking lot on Wednesday, Dec. 13, school personnel were informed of a […]