Bemidji Teacher on Leave After Graphic Class Story

Bemidji Teacher on Leave After Graphic Class Story

Bemidji, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji High School English teacher is on paid leave. The district is weighing possible termination. Bemidji Area Schools placed teacher Gina Bernard on a two-week paid leave. The action followed complaints about a story used in class. The story reportedly contained graphic sexual language. What happened in class Bernard… Continue reading Bemidji Teacher on Leave After Graphic Class Story

Iron Range: Ex-Teacher Gets 18 Years in Prison

Iron Range: Ex-Teacher Gets 18 Years in Prison

St. Louis County (trfnews.i234.me) — A former Iron Range teacher has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. Prosecutors in St. Louis County say Ryan Denzer Johnson, 44, received the sentence. They say it is the maximum allowed under state guidelines. Johnson pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a child. What prosecutors say… Continue reading Iron Range: Ex-Teacher Gets 18 Years in Prison

Jamestown Teacher Arrested in Student Sex Case

Jamestown Teacher Arrested in Student Sex Case

Jamestown (trfnews.i234.me) — A Jamestown teacher and volunteer firefighter has been arrested following allegations of a sexual relationship with a student. Michael P. Romans, 45, of Jamestown, was arrested on December 29 on a charge of corruption of a minor, according to Jamestown Police. Allegations Involving Student Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger confirmed the arrest.… Continue reading Jamestown Teacher Arrested in Student Sex Case