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🌱 What Battle Lake parents are demanding on bullying in local schools

Battle Lake, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Battle Lake? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Battle Lake parents are demanding on bullying in local schools
  • How new county grants will boost Battle Lake’s emergency readiness

Also on today's calendar: Yoga Flow Stretch & Strengthen @ The ZEN DEN and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 72, low: 49.
  • Friday: Breezy and warmer, with a high of 78 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bullying concerns prompt parent, district action in Battle Lake (valleynewslive.com) — Parents in Battle Lake are pressing the school district to do more about bullying, with some families pulling students and others speaking out at board meetings. District leaders say they investigate every report, emphasize student safety, and have added supports and plans in response to community concerns.
   

• Hazard Mitigation Project Assistance Program Grants (nymdispatch.com) — Battle Lake will receive grant funding from Otter Tail County to install a generator, strengthening local emergency preparedness. The same county action also supports outdoor warning sirens in Underwood and Ottertail, and commissioners approved storm-shelter use in Fergus Falls and sponsorship of key snowmobile trail groups.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sanford Health posted a job opening for Supervisor, Nutrition and Food Services - FT Days - LTC in Battle Lake. Apply here.
  • Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Fergus Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Battle Lake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ottertail

  • NextStep Homecare to host Wake Up event on Friday, May 15 (echopress.com)
  • OTC candidate filing to open May 19 (perhamfocus.com)
  • Bubba's Euros: 11-year old hunts, traps and runs his own taxidermy business (perhamfocus.com)

Fergus Falls

Perham

  • Three venues in Perham receive approval for upgrade projects this summer (perhamfocus.com)

Ok Battle Lake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Battle Lake

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Battle Lake

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.