The past year saw the publication of a memoir from Patty Wetterling, the 150th anniversary of the Lac qui Parle County Fair and two local music teachers marching in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, among many other arts and entertainment highlights.
Caitlin Becks, of NLS, and Nichole Markworth, of LQPV, marched in the Band Directors Marching Band as part of the 97th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Education Minnesota, the state's largest education union, sponsors the annual Teacher of the Year honor. Three area teachers are among the 131 candidates announced this week.