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The Northwest Area teacher in the district and approved the base learning Learning Center will con- parent of five children, said model for the 2020-2021 tinue with in-person learn- he preferred children receive school year that was re- ing because it has fewer in-person learning because leased over the weekend. students and more space. it is more effective than dis- The plan lays out the basic Pre-K learning will also take tance learning, the data sup- educational models stu- place in person. ports in-person learning, it’s dents, staff and teachers will At the meeting, Superin- the best for their mental and be expected to follow. tendent Donita Stepan out- physical health, because he’s Under the 2020-21 Re- lined the process that led to concerned about his children turn to Learn Plan, Chal- the in-person/hybrid recom- spending too much time in lenger Elementary School mendation. Growing case front of a computer screen, will open to in-person learn- numbers, and space limita- and because he thinks teach- ing, but Franklin Middle tions had significant impacts ers are more supportive and School and Lincoln High on the final recommenda- prepared for in-person learn- School will open with a hy- tion. ing than people think. brid model. The hybrid Individual department More details about the model is a combination of in- leaders also gave short pre- plan can be found at the Dis- person and distance learn- sentations, and Stepan ad- trict’s website and the Re- Wyatt Harbott kissed his prom date, Morgan Hickerson, during the grand march for the 2020 ing. This means that at dressed frequently asked turn to Learn Overview. community prom Saturday, Aug. 8. After COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the Lincoln Franklin Middle School and questions. This week, parents and stu- High School Prom, community members and businesses sponsored the community prom Lincoln High School, stu- The plan does allow fami- dents can expect more infor- dents will follow a consistent lies an option (Family Flex mation to be sent to them titled “A Starry Night.” Initially, the event was scheduled to be held at Peder Engelstad Pio- class schedule with 33 per- Plan) to keep their children through the mail and School neer Village. Twelve days before the event, due to COVID-19 concerns, “A Starry Night” was cent of the students in-per- home and in distance learn- Messenger. moved to River Walk Public House. The students participated in a grand march outside the restaurant and then moved inside for their prom festivities. Repair of city’s turbine seems to move forward Out-of-pocket move forward with the most expensive option costing costs mount to $2,162,745. Of that amount, insurance would cover $861,195 $1,301,550 and the city would have to pay an out-of- pocket cost of $861,195. by April Scheinoha The Utilities Committee Reporter was expected to further in- vestigate the city’s options With Thief River Falls and also how to fund the City Council member Jerald project at its meeting Mon- Brown proclaiming that the day, Aug. 10. council needs to bite the bul- An early morning fire let, it appears the council is damaged Turbine 2 at the moving forward with plans city power plant Tuesday, to repair and modernize Nov. 26. City leaders still charred Turbine 2 at the city don’t know what led to the power plant. fire and won’t know the an- At its Committee of the swer until the turbine has Whole meeting Tuesday, been disassembled. Aug. 4, the council seemed to Turbine 2 remains come to the consensus to (Continued on Page 9) Roundabout TRF Crumpled and/or missing could be used to describe the tin collapsed on a cultivator, an air seeder and the American Le- on this pole shed that was damaged Sunday, Aug. 9 at the gion Post 117 bus. Construction in home of Brent and Crystelle Philipp. This portion of the shed Straight-line winds cause damage TRF continues Minnesota Department of will direct traffic to Highway Transportation announced 32, south to the new round- by April Scheinoha of Mavie. day. “It was so quick,” said vacated the premises. Its Friday that motorists on about and onto the Veteran’s Reporter The Philipps believe Brent’s wife, Crystelle. carnage was on full display Highway 1 in Thief River Memorial Highway (County straight-line winds caused a “It was so much noise,” for the Philipps and their Falls will use the detour of Road 16) north to Highway “It’s going to be a lot of substantial amount of dam- said Brent, who recalled all neighbors, who checked to Highway 32 while construc- 1. cleanup,” Brent Philipp said age to their rural Marshall they could hear was tin see if they were OK and see tion continues for three Beginning Monday, First as he and his family sur- County property. It was a crumpling. the damage up close for roundabouts between High- Street will be closed on the veyed the damage Sunday, matter of what hadn’t been The couple were safe in themselves. way 59 and Kinney Avenue. west side of Barzen Avenue. Aug. 9 after a storm ripped damaged as opposed to what their basement with their A portion of the Philipps’ This detour is to allow During the closure, North- through their property north had been damaged. Taking two children, Elliot and pole shed was crumpled with crews to place pipe under ern Motors and other busi- the brunt of the damage Norah. Of course, much to some sections missing. In- the intersection at First nesses on the frontage road were a large pole shed and a his wife’s consternation, side the pole shed were a Street and Barzen Avenue. will have access from Barzen 2018 Ford F-150. Brent had to occasionally cultivator, an air seeder and The closure is expected to Avenue. Business access will The storm began roaring check out what was happen- the American Legion Post last three to four working continue to be open along through the Philipps’ prop- ing upstairs. About 15 min- 117 bus. A large portion of days. The Highway 1 detour erty at about 2:45 p.m. Sun- utes later, the storm had (Continued on Page 9) (Continued on Page 9) NOW HIRING AT DIGI-KEY: ORDER FULFILLMENT TEAM MEMBER M-F 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM • OUTSTANDING BENEFITS • $18.90 PER HOUR! APPLY ONLINE TODAY: DIGIKEYCAREERS.COM 2 ~ www.trftimes.com Thief River Falls Times Wednesday, August 12, 2020 T.H.E. BUS ROUTES & SCHEDULES Court cases Man dies after truck Tri-Valley Heartland Express Please Read! All routes Tuesday, August 18: will arrive approximate- Warren City Wide 9 a.m. - include and motorcycle collide ly between 10 and 11 a.m. 11:15 a.m., Hallock City All Routes Are Now Wide 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m., A Warren man died Township. According to the Guaranteed! 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The report indicated that Hands-Free Law are included in sending/retrieving/reading an elec- The semi driver, 41-year- Dillman was wearing a hel- –––––––––– Thursday, August 13: the latest edition of the tronic message, $135; Srijesh Pennington, Marshall No service Pennington County Citation Raghavan, 27, Grand Forks. N.D., old John Russell Hulst of met, and Hulst was wearing & Kittson Counties Friday, August 14: Disposition Bulletin. The Times 65/60, $125; Charmaine Renee Viking, reported no a seat belt. (800) 201-4342 Option 3 Bemidji pays for copies of this public infor- Sayers, 49, Red Lake, 65/55, $125; injuries. The State Patrol was dis- Thursday, August 13: Monday, August 17: mation. If it appears in an online Shane Lee Sorenson, 48, Hawley, At the time of the acci- patched to the scene at 9:49 Grand Forks Grand Forks forum other than The Times’ web- violation of Hands-Free Law – dent, Hulst was driving a a.m.