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A Minneapolis woman’s ‘bizarre and surreal’ decades-long loan dispute
Kaja Robinson has dealt with the federal government and collection agencies for years, all stemming from student loans she took out in the 1980s that, per her records, are mostly paid off. She says authorities have lost record of her payments.
100K fitness space in St. Paul school aims to lift achievement, esteem
A $100,000 fitness center was installed in a St. Paul School District middle school through a national program aimed at getting youth more active. Gov. Tim Walz and the program’s leaders dedicated the workout room Monday.
Here comes the sun: Solar schools project launches in central Minn.
A ribbon-cutting Thursday will mark the official opening of the project, which will use onsite solar energy to power schools in two different districts and a community college. Organizers hope the project will become a model for schools interested in cutting energy costs by investing in solar.
St. Cloud high school put on lockdown after 'large' fight
The St. Cloud Police Department said the fight broke out around noon and involved “numerous students.” The school was put on lockdown Wednesday afternoon in response to the incident.
When a child has a bad day at school, it often puts teachers and parents in communication with one another. MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with two educators on how to build meaningful relationships, even during the tough moments in the school year.
Photos: Students strike for climate change action
Thousands of young protesters left school Friday to join the global climate strike in more than a dozen Minnesota cities — from Bemidji to Rochester. The protesters are demanding immediate action on climate change and major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Minnesota students striking for climate change share hopes, fears for future
Walkouts and protests are taking place in cities across the state as part of a global youth movement to urge climate action. We asked students from throughout the region why they’re participating.
University of Minnesota rolling out welcome mat for new president
Joan Gabel, the first woman to lead the U of M since it was founded in 1851, says she’s ready to take on the unique challenges of running a big college.