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Colorado woman chosen to lead St. Cloud State University
Robbyn Wacker of the University of Northern Colorado has been chosen as the new president of St. Cloud State University.
New program is bringing the library to a St. Paul laundromat
Starting Saturday, the St. Paul Public Library is joining a national effort that provides "pop-up" libraries in laundromats.
Recession nearly killed her MN gymnastics studio. Now, she's on a roll.
Brenda Nolby navigated some tough economic times. But the Ham Lake entrepreneur proved her staying power. Now her studio is thriving, and she's Minnesota's Small Business Person of the Year.
Minnesota teachers share stories of the teachers who energized them
Every teacher started as a student inspired by their teachers. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, MPR News asked some of the state's best instructors about the teachers who inspired them. Here's what they said.
Photos: Kids get a taste of farm life at Urban Ag Day
The event at the State Fairgrounds aims to bridge the gulf that divides rural and urban young people.
More than just a job: Stories of teachers who deserve an A+
For many teachers, working with students is more than a full-time job. Here are three educators coming up with innovative solutions to the classroom challenges they face.