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Worker skills shortage starts in high school

Worker skills shortage starts in high school

One reason good manufacturing jobs are going unfilled may be that high school students aren't exposed to what careers are available or to training that can prepare them.
by Tom Robertson

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Alan Page pens kids' book about odd pinky

Alan Page, a pro football Hall of Famer and Minnesota Supreme Court Justice, has written a children's book about his odd pinkie finger, which is permanently bent outward at a 90-degree angle.

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Some notes on Kaler's mass call to University of Minnesota alumni

Some notes on Kaler's mass call to University of Minnesota alumni

I was curious about the alumni call last night, so I asked the U how things went, how much it cost, etc. Here’s what I got back from media relations associate Matt Hodson: We believe that alumni are critical to the success of our University and the President wants to find creative ways to engage…
by Alex Friedrich

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What Kaler told University of Minnesota alumni about rising tuition

For the second question in University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler’s statewide conference call with alumni yesterday evening, “Darryl” in Cannon Falls asked about tuition: “I am concerned. When I went to the U back in the late ’60s and early ’70s, and my wife too, tuition was about $128-$135 a quarter. We both worked…
by Alex Friedrich

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Can your robot throw a Frisbee? Minn. high schoolers compete to find out

Can your robot throw a Frisbee? Minn. high schoolers compete to find out

This year 180 Minnesota schools have FIRST Robotics teams. That compares with just two teams in 2006, when Lawrence first became involved. In fact, more Minnesota schools have robotics teams than hockey teams.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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How Kaler answered an admin spending question from an alumnus

How Kaler answered an admin spending question from an alumnus

Last night, University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler held the U’s first mass conference call with alumni across the state. (Macalester College has done something like this at least once.) A university spokesman said about 10,000 people were on the half-hour call at least part of the time. I was one of those listening in,…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Size, admissions madness and women in STEM

Does school size affect a student’s ability to graduate in four years? Students from the University of Texas Austin and St Edward’s University both find four-year success. (The New York Times) College admissions madness may ease It’s the other March Madness: College acceptance season is underway, with schools now sending out e-mails and letters to students across…
by Alex Friedrich

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West Fargo OKs 50 new teaching slots

The West Fargo School Board has approved the additions, which is expected to cost the district about $2.6 million.

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