Indus Community Education Development-ICED

12/31/2025

The ink has dried and Mr. Kerry Meyers now owns the Indus School building and ALL of the contents. He had an open house yesterday which included coffee and cookies followed by wandering the halls and rooms and wondering what the future may bring. Next there was Q&A with Kerry and sloppy joe's. Then a Talent Show and Live Music. There were a ton of ideas for the future of the building. I can't remember them all but I will list what I CAN remember.
Before the ideas, I would like to share that there was a young gentleman that asked his Grandma if he could tell Kerry what he really wanted the school to be... Grandma said go ahead... he asked so politely "can you please just put a school back in?" A question that many of you might be asking. Please remember that there is still a push to be separated from the district. Hopefully that would help on our taxes since we DON'T have a school in a realistic proximity to be taxed on. Please reach out to your county commissioners, Mr Hauschild, or Mr Skraba. We need to be out of that school district.
OK, The ideas for the future of the Indus School building that I recall are:
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center, Hostel, Daycare, Music/Art classes/training, Quilting retreat, Summer Camp for sports, Ice time for the community and potentially rent out ice time for groups that may be struggling to share the same ice, Beauty Salon, Ice castle manufacturing, Cold weather testing, Assisted living, folk school, exploration center/history museum, maker's space, folk school, Welding and/or Auto Repair shop/school, beauty school, Air BnB, Many types of training/classes/community education could be held in the building. There were several 4-legged visitors which made me think dog training/dog sanctuary, vet office, Pet hospital, . It still has a beautiful kitchen which would be wonderful to utilize some way, Maybe catering or bakery, bistro, low income housing, arts and crafts shops. Keep in mind that many of these ideas would need upgrades or licensing. Also, alternative school, GED classes, testing facility with moderator and notary public, community library, artist/musician retreat, hunting/fishing retreat.

10/04/2025

Indus, Loman, Birchdale Community Ed is stoked to announce that it's time to get your sweat on with some ridiculously fun workout classes at the Birchdale Hall. Are you ready to crush those fitness goals? Choose from yoga, strength training, or meditation - your body will thank you. What's your jam? Morning, afternoon, or evening workouts? Call or text 218-434-0759 with your name, phone number, and what gets you pumped. Let's make fitness a blast for everyone.

07/24/2025

I am delighted to express my heartfelt gratitude to this outstanding community. The petitions presented at the county board meeting received a warm welcome. We witnessed a significant turnout for support, and a copy of the petitions will be forwarded to Senator Hauschildt and Representative Skraba, along with the proposed Bill. It is crucial that our voices are heard during the legislative session beginning early 2026. We can ensure our voices are heard by making phone calls and writing letters to our legislators, highlighting that our tax dollars are being utilized by a school district that our children do not attend due to geographical limitations. Thank you all again for your incredible support. We are truly blessed to live in such a wonderful community.

07/14/2025

The Koochiching County Board of Commissioners will be meeting at the Birchdale Hall Tuesday July 22nd at 5pm. Signed petitions to divide the district into North and South, will be presented to the board at this meeting.

07/07/2025

ATTENTION: We need petitions turned in ASAP, by the end of the week would be best. Vickie Hasbargen is willing to pick up small batches of petitions if needed over the weekend. We're stronger together.

06/23/2025

If someone is available to copy n paste my post to the other pages, I would appreciate the help.. I at work cleaning and have terrible service here. I don't want ppl waiting on me.

06/23/2025

Here is the petition, if you are not a resident of ISD #363 We encourage you to draw a line through the word resident and replace it with how you are related to the district. For example: tax payers, alumni, neighboring district, concerned citizen. We are aware that those petitions won't necessarily count but a stack would be an impressive visual.

06/09/2025

This is a great opportunity to prepare yourself for the unexpected. The registration information is on the bottom left of the flyer.

03/20/2025

08/05/2024

The Minnesota Constitution guarantees a public education as a fundamental right. The Save Indus Group believes that the students of Northern Koochiching County deserve to attend their local school just like all other Minnesota Students. Closing Indus School was neither practical or necessary. We respect the Court of Appeals, and we will carefully review their ruling to determine our next course of action.

07/08/2024

School Board Elections coming up!

06/24/2024

I.C.E.D. Fundraiser: Get ready for delicious pizza at the Birchdale Ball game on Monday, June 24th from 6:30-8pm! Enjoy freshly baked slices or take home some tasty take-and-bake options! (Fingers crossed for no rain!)