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U drops men's track, tennis, gymnastics; cites need to cut costs, COVID-19
The University of Minnesota will end men’s indoor and outdoor track and field, men’s gymnastics and men’s tennis as it slashes costs to ease losses from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Big Ten’s move to postpone football.
Summer camps offer 'escape' from pandemic this fall
Some camps that managed to successfully keep the virus at bay this summer are now offering a refuge from the virus — to those who can afford it — where students can live and attend classes remotely.
No hugs, lots of hope: Pandemic brings a first day of school like no other
Thousands of teachers and students across Minnesota will find big changes and new norms when they return to school buildings Tuesday. Hastings offers a good look at the challenges ahead.
Students are scheduled to move into campus housing at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in mid-September. School leaders have made significant changes to dormitory rules and health services to make the fall semester as safe as possible for students and staff.
As new COVID-19 cases spike, some schools rethink their plans
This will be a school year like no other. That’s about the only thing certain about it right now. MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with three stakeholders and decision-makers about the start of the school year — its challenges and opportunities.
The 'good enough year': Anxious teachers brace for a return to school
All three of Minnesota’s options for resuming school involve steep learning curves and little preparation time for teachers and district leaders. Some question how well they’ll be able to deliver the instruction they want to give students.
A statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson did not disclose the nature of the complaint against Dwight Watson. He was previously Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Southwest Minnesota State University.