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Judge says punishment of child was not extreme
Charges have been dropped against a 34-year-old Farmington man accused last year of abusing his 9-year-old son. A Jan. 3 order from judge Martha Simonett granted Max McCullough’s request that the malicious punishment charge be dropped due to a lack of probable cause. McCullough was charged last October with hitting his son with a belt, allegedly because the boy had acted up at school. Though he initially denied hitting his son, McCullough later admitted to police that he had struck the boy because he had refused to do work in school and had been disrespecting his teachers. That story didn’t change when the matter got to court. According to the order, McCullough admitted hitting his son on the buttocks and thigh as punishment for fighting in school. He was reportedly “extremely remorseful and ashamed” of what he had done. Metzen’s order also points out that the Minnesota Supreme Court has not outlawed all corporal punishment by parents and “has refused to draw a bright line about what is acceptable and what is not.” In this case, Metzen ruled, it “does not appear fair and reasonable” that McCullough stand trial on the gross misdemeanor charge. Metzen recommended McCullough attend a parenting program and talk to a therapist.
Saturday, January, 26, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Charges have been dropped against a 34-year-old Farmington man accused last year of abusing his 9-year-old son. A Jan. 3 order from judge Martha Simonett granted Max McCullough’s request that the malicious punishment charge be dropped due to a lack of probable cause. McCullough was charged last October with hitting his son with a belt, allegedly because the boy had acted up at school. Though he initially denied hitting his son, McCullough later admitted to police that he had struck the boy because he had refused to do work in school and had been disrespecting his teachers. That story didn’t change when the matter got to court. According to the order, McCullough admitted hitting his son on the buttocks and thigh as punishment for fighting in school. He was reportedly “extremely remorseful and ashamed” of what he had done. Metzen’s order also points out that the Minnesota Supreme Court has not outlawed all corporal punishment by parents and “has refused to draw a bright line about what is acceptable and what is not.” In this case, Metzen ruled, it “does not appear fair and reasonable” that McCullough stand trial on the gross misdemeanor charge. Metzen recommended McCullough attend a parenting program and talk to a therapist.
Saturday, January, 26, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Dodge, Boeckman middle school students named to state honor choirs
A record setting 20 students from Farmington Area Public Schools have been selected for a trio of State Honor Choirs as part of the ACDA (American Choral Directors Association) of Minnesota.
Sunday, October, 21, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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A record setting 20 students from Farmington Area Public Schools have been selected for a trio of State Honor Choirs as part of the ACDA (American Choral Directors Association) of Minnesota.
Sunday, October, 21, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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Father charged for punishing son
A Farmington father who said he was punishing his son for misbehaving in school faces gross misdemeanor charges after police and county attorneys decided the punishment was excessive.
Thursday, November, 01, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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A Farmington father who said he was punishing his son for misbehaving in school faces gross misdemeanor charges after police and county attorneys decided the punishment was excessive.
Thursday, November, 01, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Boys lacrosse: Seventeen back from Farmington’s 8-6 team
Last year’s success has raised expectations for the Farmington boys lacrosse team. The Tigers combined to win just one game in two seasons before emerging to go 7-5 in the regular season and defeat Rochester John Marshall for the program’s first section victory last spring.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Sports
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Last year’s success has raised expectations for the Farmington boys lacrosse team. The Tigers combined to win just one game in two seasons before emerging to go 7-5 in the regular season and defeat Rochester John Marshall for the program’s first section victory last spring.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Sports
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Spring snows play spoiler around Farmington
As the rain turned to snow — again — Monday afternoon, Farmington crews were gearing up for another possible six to nine inches of snow. But it wasn’t just the plowing crews who were watching the weather. It seems the prolonged winter weather has affected several of Farmington’s annual springtime events.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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As the rain turned to snow — again — Monday afternoon, Farmington crews were gearing up for another possible six to nine inches of snow. But it wasn’t just the plowing crews who were watching the weather. It seems the prolonged winter weather has affected several of Farmington’s annual springtime events.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Boeckman Middle School releases the fourth quarter honor roll
Boeckman Middle School has released the final honor roll for the 2011-12 school year.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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Boeckman Middle School has released the final honor roll for the 2011-12 school year.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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Boeckman Middle School announces its first quarter honor roll for the 2012-13 school year
The first quarter honor roll at Boeckman Middle School has been announced. Check out the list to see Farmington's top students.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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The first quarter honor roll at Boeckman Middle School has been announced. Check out the list to see Farmington's top students.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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Students are named to second quarter honor roll at Robert Boeckman Middle School
The second quarter honor roll has been released by Boeckman Middle School. A number of students have been named to the list.
Saturday, February, 23, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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The second quarter honor roll has been released by Boeckman Middle School. A number of students have been named to the list.
Saturday, February, 23, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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Boeckman Middle School releases third quarter honor rolls
The third quarter honor roll from Boeckman Middle School has been released. See who made the list.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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The third quarter honor roll from Boeckman Middle School has been released. See who made the list.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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First trimester honor roll is released from Farmington High School
The first trimester of the 2012-13 Farmington High School year has been released. Check out the list to see who made the honor roll.
Saturday, December, 22, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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The first trimester of the 2012-13 Farmington High School year has been released. Check out the list to see who made the honor roll.
Saturday, December, 22, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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Farmington High School second trimester honor roll is announced
The Farmington High School second trimester honor roll has been released. The following includes all of the students who have been named to the list.
Saturday, March, 23, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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The Farmington High School second trimester honor roll has been released. The following includes all of the students who have been named to the list.
Saturday, March, 23, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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