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Uvalde school police chief fired 3 months after botched response to school shooting

Uvalde school police chief fired 3 months after botched response to school shooting

Families of the 21 victims of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary had been demanding Arredondo be fired since details became clear of the law enforcement failures that day.
by Camille Phillips and Dan Katz

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As students go back to school, many face a lunch bill for the first time in 2 years

As students go back to school, many face a lunch bill for the first time in 2 years

Parents and schools prepare to lose free meals provided as federal assistance during the pandemic at a time when families are feeling the strain of high food, gas, housing and utility costs.
by Ximena Bustillo

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How loan forgiveness tied to for-profit colleges is affecting former Minnesota students

How loan forgiveness tied to for-profit colleges is affecting former Minnesota students

Ashley Sibri graduated from ITT Technical Institute, a for-profit college in Eden Prairie that is covered by the government’s loan forgiveness.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn, Britt Aamodt and Sam Stroozas

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Minneapolis Public Schools face lawsuit over provision in teachers' contract

Minneapolis Public Schools face lawsuit over provision in teachers' contract

Minneapolis Public Schools are being sued over a provision in their new union contract that is designed to retain teachers of color. The provision upends long-standing last-in, first-out hiring practices for teachers.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn and Sam Stroozas

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Biden is canceling up to $10K in student loans, $20K for Pell Grant recipients

Biden is canceling up to $10K in student loans, $20K for Pell Grant recipients

President Biden announced a sweeping effort to forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loan debt for Pell Grant recipients, and up to $10,000 for other qualifying borrowers.
by Cory Turner and Sequoia Carrillo

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High school athletes' new sponsorship options kick up debate among coaches

High school athletes' new sponsorship options kick up debate among coaches

In June, the Minnesota State High School League approved guidance that allows students to sign name, image and likeness deals. While some coaches say the new policy helps young athletes, others are concerned about equity and team play.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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