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Kenyon-Wanamingo board schedules Jan. 27 public hearing on potential elementary-school closure
Summary
The board adopted a resolution to hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Jan. 27, 2025, at the Canyon Wanamingo Elementary School Media Center to consider closing the Canyon Huenamingo Elementary School (225 3rd Ave., Wanamingo). The clerk was directed to publish notice per statute and the resolution passed 6-0.
The Kenyon-Wanamingo School District board adopted a resolution to hold a public hearing on the possible closure of the Canyon Huenamingo Elementary School building, located at 225 3rd Avenue, Wanamingo, MN 55983. The resolution sets the hearing for 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at the Canyon Wanamingo Elementary School Media Center and directs the clerk to publish notice in the district's official newspaper for two consecutive weeks, with the final notice at least one week before the hearing.
The resolution language cited state statutory requirements for closing a schoolhouse and instructions for public notice and materials: "A public hearing will be held at 6PM on Monday, 01/27/2025 at the Canyon Wanamingo Elementary School Media Center," a board member read when presenting the resolution. The board recorded a confirming roll call and the resolution passed by the recorded confirmation (6-0). The clerk was tasked with arranging the legally required public-notice timeline and presentation materials for the hearing.
