Mayor About Town: May 2025
Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners (IOCP) programs and history
Weisetta West Middle School operations and student agency
Historical background of Weisetta West Middle School
St. Bartholomew Catholic Church and School history and outreach
Community service projects and student leadership initiatives
Proposed Weisetta prayer breakfast initiative
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (3)
Oftentimes in our community because we're in the suburbs there's this idea that there's no poverty here well that's not true because we served 5,000 individuals last year.
Putting students in the driver's seat of that has made it that much more impactful and we've been able to raise way more money than we could.
By this coming fall will be a the second only Catholic school in the whole state of Minnesota that'll be C-STEAM Catholic STEM accredited.
People (5)
Andrew MullenMayorMayor of Weisetta hosting community leaders to highlight local organizations.
Mayor of Weisetta hosting community leaders to highlight local organizations.
Kevin WardDirectorLeader of Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners since 2020.
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Leader of Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners since 2020.
“It is literally neighbors taking care of neighbors.”
Describing the mission of the IOCP organization.
Ryan CarlsonPrincipalIn his fifth year as principal, focusing on student agency and leadership.
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In his fifth year as principal, focusing on student agency and leadership.
“Education shouldn't be just something that's done to our students they need to be an active participant in their learning.”
Discussing the educational philosophy at Weisetta West.
Father John KmanPastorServed since 2021, overseeing church operations and community outreach.
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Served since 2021, overseeing church operations and community outreach.
“Any pastor would say anyone's welcome to come here whether it's St Barts or any other church... for the greater good.”
Reflecting on the importance of community collaboration.
Ladonna HoyFounderReferred to by the Mayor and Kevin Ward as a saint of the Weisetta community.
Referred to by the Mayor and Kevin Ward as a saint of the Weisetta community.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- IOCP annual 'Night Sleepout' awareness campaign
- Proposed Weisetta Prayer Breakfast (targeting Spring of next year)
- Weisetta West renovation planning