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Most afterschool programs offer STEM learning, but rural students lack access
By Marcus Chen
Ryan, James
Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN
Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.
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James Dennis Ryan, who had been a Janesville resident since 1967 and who taught school here for 25 years passed away on July 28, 2026. Dennis was born on July 7, 1937, in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was preceded in death…
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