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Little Falls board votes to close Dr. S. G. Knight Elementary, effective July 1
Summary
After public comment from families and staff, the Little Falls School Board voted 6–1 to close Dr. S. G. Knight Elementary in Randall, citing declining enrollment and an estimated $1.1 million in savings; families said the timeline left students little time to prepare.
The Little Falls School Board voted June 30 to close Dr. S. G. Knight Elementary School in Randall, Minnesota, effective July 1, 2025, citing declining enrollment and an estimated $1,100,000 in annual cost savings.
Board member Kelsey Herzog introduced the resolution and presented findings the board said supported the decision. The resolution states that after public hearing and review, “closing the Dr. S. G. Knight Elementary School building … is both necessary and practical,” and that the district will “achieve substantial cost savings of approximately $1,100,000 to offset decreased funding due to declining enrollment.”
The vote followed public comment from parents and staff who said the board’s timeline and prior communications left students and families with little time to prepare. Nicole Linkert, a…
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