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University of Minnesota delays decision to rename buildings

University of Minnesota delays decision to rename buildings

The University of Minnesota still seems to be months away from deciding what to do with four campus buildings named after controversial figures.
by Associated Press

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No jail time for former Rocori superintendent in exposure case

His attorney said superintendent's actions were the result of trauma and stress, including the 2003 school shooting in Cold Spring in which two students died.
by Associated Press

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Heavy student loan debt forces many millennials to delay buying homes

Heavy student loan debt forces many millennials to delay buying homes

The Federal Reserve says the big increase in student loan debt is creating a noticeable dent in younger people's ability to buy homes. But economists say millennials may eventually catch up.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Minnesota schools ready to teach, feed kids after cold snap

Minnesota schools ready to teach, feed kids after cold snap

School leaders across the state reopened their doors Friday after days of double-digit subzero temperatures kept many buildings closed -- and many students from needed meals. State officials have applauded the districts' cautious approach.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Are school districts going 'soft'? Cold spell stirs debate

Are school districts going 'soft'? Cold spell stirs debate

Some parents said schools should be closed entirely due to temperatures near or below zero degrees. With little snow on the ground, others questioned why schools should be affected at all.
by Associated Press

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Legislators balance lawmaking with child raising

Legislators balance lawmaking with child raising

New parents are becoming more visible in politics, but lawmakers say it's often a struggle to care for kids while working at the Minnesota Capitol.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Ahead of subzero cold, schools call off classes

Ahead of subzero cold, schools call off classes

Several Minnesota schools have announced that they will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to the extremely low temperatures and dangerous wind chills forecasted.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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New Minnesota schools chief brings a teacher's eye to the job

New Minnesota schools chief brings a teacher's eye to the job

Minnesota's Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker must confront achievement gaps that have vexed state leaders for decades. Those who know the former classroom teacher and union head say she's up for the fight.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Walz weighs cold-weather school closings next week

Walz weighs cold-weather school closings next week

A forecast for plunging temperatures in Minnesota has Gov. Tim Walz facing some close-to-home lobbying on closing schools.
by Brian Bakst

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