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Slushy, slippery roads cause some Minnesota school districts to delay or cancel classes

Slushy, slippery roads cause some Minnesota school districts to delay or cancel classes

The slippery conditions — with temperatures hovering right around freezing in the Twin Cities — prompted some school districts to cancel or delay the start of classes. Find a list of those schools below.
by Andrew Krueger

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Bus driver shortages still vex Minnesota schools 6 years after the pandemic

Bus driver shortages still vex Minnesota schools 6 years after the pandemic

An aging workforce, hiring struggles and bouts of illness are causing some districts to cancel or double up bus routes and scramble for drivers — a problem that became chronic during the COVID-19 pandemic.  
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Power Pairs: A state senator and a superintendent both focused on serving their community

Power Pairs: A state senator and a superintendent both focused on serving their community

MPR News host Angela Davis revisits another conversation in her Power Pairs series — Laurie and Aric Putnam. She leads the school district in St. Cloud. He’s a Minnesota state senator. Both are deeply rooted in public service. 
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Anoka-Hennepin teachers union fails to reach agreement with district leadership during mediation

Anoka-Hennepin teachers union fails to reach agreement with district leadership during mediation

With the clock ticking toward a strike date, the Anoka-Hennepin school district and teachers union failed to reach an agreement during mediation on Monday. Jan. 8 is the first day educators would walk out if mediation sessions fail. The next mediation session is Friday.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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As Rochester’s chess scene grows, one high school team is eyeing another statewide title

As Rochester’s chess scene grows, one high school team is eyeing another statewide title

Over the last two decades, Rochester's youth chess scene has grown, with the city's high school teams earning champion status at eight statewide tournaments. One of them, Century High School, is hoping to repeat as a state champion in 2026.
by Catharine Richert

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