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Teacher showed ‘predatory grooming behaviors’ with Eagan High girls, police detective concluded

Teacher showed ‘predatory grooming behaviors’ with Eagan High girls, police detective concluded

Minnesota has layers of state laws and procedures designed to prevent inappropriate relationships between teachers and students. The case of one former Eagan educator raises questions about how well that system works.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Dinkytown residents look for fresh, affordable grocery options

Dinkytown residents look for fresh, affordable grocery options

A survey conducted by the university’s Undergraduate Student Government found that nearly 83 percent of students delayed getting groceries in the last month because they do not have access to a fresh grocery store.  
by Grace Praxmarer

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In reading, the nation’s students are still stuck in a pandemic slump

In reading, the nation’s students are still stuck in a pandemic slump

New 2025 testing data shows third- through eighth-graders scored far below 2019 levels in reading. In math, some grades have made gains, but all are lagging compared to before the pandemic.
by Cory Turner

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MEA school break crowds take off at MSP, with shutdown looming over air travel

MEA school break crowds take off at MSP, with shutdown looming over air travel

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport expects a surge in travelers during this week’s MEA school break, with Thursday expected to be busiest. While staffing is strong locally, officials say that the ongoing federal government shutdown could cause flight delays nationwide.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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