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Stories from September 8, 2026

Why public schools are struggling financially and what Minnesota voters will decide

Why public schools are struggling financially and what Minnesota voters will decide

A question on your November ballot could increase funding for public schools in Minnesota. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what voters should know — and how much difference the money could make.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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GoFundMe campaigns created to help victims of Minneapolis apartment building shooting

GoFundMe campaigns created to help victims of Minneapolis apartment building shooting

Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension superintendent Drew Evans called the incident an act of domestic violence and identified Carlton Neal Johnson II, 35, as the shooter. The fundraising sites say they are in support of the victims and their families.
by Chandra Colvin

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Rising diesel prices burn through school and bus operator budgets

Rising diesel prices burn through school and bus operator budgets

As diesel prices reach all time highs, school districts and their bus operators are looking for ways to stretch every cent to keep the wheels turning.
by Matt Mikus

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‘Where is our friend?’ ICE surge trauma lingers for preschool kids, teachers

‘Where is our friend?’ ICE surge trauma lingers for preschool kids, teachers

The flood of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents into Minnesota last winter had a lasting impact on some of the youngest Minnesotans. Classmates disappeared, teachers were tense and families scared. Those effects persist into the fall childcare season.
by Kyra Miles

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GOP’s midterm convention aims to galvanize party but some Republicans are steering clear

GOP’s midterm convention aims to galvanize party but some Republicans are steering clear

Republicans are staging a rare midterm national convention this week in Dallas featuring party leaders, including President Donald Trump. It's an attempt to rally the party ahead of November's election. But not every Republican wants to be part of what some are calling Trumpapalooza.
by Peter Cox

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Should Minnesota let schools start whenever they want? Late Labor Day rekindles debate

Should Minnesota let schools start whenever they want? Late Labor Day rekindles debate

For 40 years, Minnesota’s required schools to start after Labor Day. Lawmakers gave districts flexibility this year and next given the late holiday. It could open the door to a wider discussion about what’s best for schools, kids and families.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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In Duluth, advocates say wider access to anti-overdose drug is saving lives

In Duluth, advocates say wider access to anti-overdose drug is saving lives

Naloxone is saving opioid users in northeastern Minnesota who otherwise might have died. Getting the opioid antidote in the hands of people who need it most has been key. In Duluth, Harm Reduction Sisters are handing it out for free.
by Jessica Bari

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