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Officials place Des Moines schools leader on leave after his arrest by immigration agents
Officials have put the leader of Iowa’s largest school district on administrative leave a day after federal immigration agents arrested him because they said he was in the country illegally. The Des Moines school board voted unanimously Saturday to place Superintendant Ian Roberts on paid leave during a three-minute-long special meeting. 
U of M to start paying out class action lawsuit over 2023 data breach
The University of Minnesota is required to start paying out a class action lawsuit this week to people impacted by a 2023 data breach, according to the terms of a settlement in U.S. district court.
Helping kids and teens make smart choices online
Kids love TikTok, ChatGPT, Snapchat, Instagram and Roblox, but digital spaces aren’t always safe. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about helping kids and teens make smart, safe choices online.  
Minnesotans mourn Charlie Kirk at Turning Point USA event at U of M
Michael Knowles, a conservative commentator and author, hosted the event at the University of Minnesota’s Northrop Auditorium on Monday. Audience members raised questions on topics from women’s suffrage to cancel culture and media bias.
Colleges pull back as Trump cuts programs that help migrant students
Since 1972, the CAMP program has helped tens of thousands of migrant students succeed in college. The Trump administration has cut off funding for it, forcing some colleges to reduce or eliminate services.
After dropping during the pandemic, Minnesota universities see an enrollment spike
Across the state, colleges and universities are welcoming more freshmen to their campuses this fall. And while they don't have official numbers yet, many are reporting higher than usual enrollment.
Scheduled Turning Point USA event to go on as planned at U of M
Michael Knowles will host the Turning Point USA event at the University of Minnesota on Monday following the popular media personality’s assassination in Utah. University officials say they will take “every precaution to ensure safety for all.”
Despite appeal, Rochester schools' $1.9 million federal mental health grant denied
The grant was initially given by the Biden administration to cover tuition for Rochester public schools staff seeking school social work degrees. The Trump administration said the goals of the grant program conflict with current administration policy.