Rochester Public Schools hosted its 2024 Graduates Powwow on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Mayo High School to honor local Indigenous graduates and celebrate their culture and community.
On the first official Indigenous Peoples Day in Minnesota, community members heard from Native youth and took part in dances to recognize Native American history and present-day reconciliation.
The name was approved with a 6-1 vote following a split decision during the previous meeting. 11:13 pm, Feb. 16, 2021 ×
Rendering of the new elementary school in Rochester. (Contributed)
Overland Elementary will be the name of one of Rochester s two new schools being constructed in the northwest quadrant of the city.
The School Board approved the name on Tuesday with a 6-1 vote. Jess Garcia was the sole opposing board member. The decision came after the School Board had a split vote on the same name during its last meeting.
During both meetings, Garcia said she didn t think the top two names that came out of the nomination process were representative enough of the whole community. She acknowledged the community followed the district s request when it was asked for name suggestions, but she still would vote against the Overland option.