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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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Anoka-Hennepin district teachers vote to authorize strike

Anoka-Hennepin district teachers vote to authorize strike

The teachers union for Minnesota’s largest school district says its members voted overwhelmingly to authorize a possible strike as they pursue a new contract. The authorization does not mean that a strike will happen.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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ICE rumors cause hundreds to miss school in Willmar

A recent Homeland Security presence in the western Minnesota town frightened families and led to hundreds of students missing school Monday. District officials worked this week to reassure families that schools are safe spaces.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Highways closed as blizzard conditions sweep into parts of Minnesota

Highways closed as blizzard conditions sweep into parts of Minnesota

Authorities closed highways across parts of the Red River Valley on Thursday as blizzard conditions swept into the region. The treacherous travel conditions spread east across Minnesota through the day.
by Andrew Krueger and Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Online posts allege a ‘cover up’ at the U, but officials say they wanted to protect student privacy

Online posts allege a ‘cover up’ at the U, but officials say they wanted to protect student privacy

Viral social media posts stoked fears that the University of Minnesota was hiding information about a student incident. A university spokesperson said leaders didn’t share more information because it was protecting student privacy.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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