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School Board members and school officials took the first stabs at the earth where a new school will go up by 2010.
Robb Murray / The Free Press


David Friedrichs, who will be in the kindergarten class of the new school in 2010, plays with one of the “golden” shovels after the groundbreaking ceremony Friday.
Robb Murray / The Free Press


School groundbreaking

Mankato looks forward to state-of-the-art building

By Robb Murray
The Free Press

And while Waltman wasn’t the focus of the day, several people commented on his impact on the district, and how much he’ll be missed when he retires in June.

Mankato City Council Member Mark Frost said he’s known Waltman for more than 20 years, and that Waltman’s passion for kids and education will be missed.

“The vision of this man can not be overstated,” he said. “You can’t believe how lucky we are to have assets like (Waltman and his wife, Maureen) in this community.”

Waltman, of course, shrugs off suggestions that he deserves credit for anything. Instead, he credits voters for doing things such as approving the $23 million to pay for this new school.

“This community understands the importance of education,” he said.



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