COVID-19 cancels Minnesota State Fair
May 22, 2020
For the first time since 1946 the Minnesota State Fair will not open their gates for the summer of 2020, according to state fair general manager Jerry Hammer. “This isn’t a difficult decision. It’s the only decision. It’s the right thing to do. As we go through this strange summer, we’re extremely grat...
Locker-clean out scheduled for May 11–14
May 1, 2020
With the abrupt end to in-person school March 16, many students left personal and academic items at Park. Students will be allowed back into the building in early May based on their advisory teacher to pick up or return any items, according to 6425 News May 1. “To observe social distancing standards...
Administration requesting virtual feedback shows acknowledgement
May 1, 2020
As a result of Gov. Tim Walz announcing that schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year, the question of if Graduation will be held on its original date of June 2 came into play. Not wanting to completely cancel the event altogether, several Park administrators took to Google Hangouts t...
Echo named Online Pacemaker winner
April 20, 2020
Echo was recently recognized for its work this past year during the National Scholastic Press Association’s National High School Journalism virtual award ceremony April 17. Echo was named a 2020 Online Pacemaker winner by the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA). Echo also won fifth place...
Maggie Klaers and Molly Schochet
One month after the death of George Floyd, Park students continue to participate in Black Lives Matter protests. Rising junior Ezra Hudson said he came to the June 25 protest to continue to work toward...
Graduating senior Emma Roloff said the social-distancing style graduation ceremony felt strange to her, though only due to the unique set up of the event. "I can't really describe the feeling. It's...
Keeping with tradition, Echowan announced in the 6425 News it would distribute yearbooks June 25-26, but with safety precautions in place. Senior Rakesh Plantz said he is happy Echowan could keep the yearbook...
