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Prison college grads earn degrees while serving sentences

Prison college grads earn degrees while serving sentences

The graduates are part of the first cohort of a two-year-old program made possible through a partnership between Metro State, Minneapolis College and the University of Minnesota.
by Regina Medina and Kerem Yücel

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North Dakota lawmakers eye Minnesota free tuition program that threatens enrollment

North Dakota lawmakers eye Minnesota free tuition program that threatens enrollment

North Dakota lawmakers and higher education leaders are beginning to chart a path for how to respond to neighboring Minnesota's upcoming program that will offer income-based free tuition to thousands of students next year.
by The Associated Press

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Vacation Bible schools offers families free, low-cost options for summer child care

Vacation Bible schools offers families free, low-cost options for summer child care

Between summer camps and day care, parents can spend thousands of dollars to keep their kids busy during the months long break. Vacation Bible schools have been consistently low-cost options for families for years.
by Kyra Miles

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Amid addiction need, Augsburg's student recovery program seeks more participants

Amid addiction need, Augsburg's student recovery program seeks more participants

Since it launched in 1997, StepUP has stood out among Twin Cities collegiate recovery programs for its longevity and impact on students. Now Augsburg welcomes students outside its gates to participate.
by Olivia Stevens

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St. Paul Mayor Carter vetoes tax-raising early childhood education ballot measure

St. Paul Mayor Carter vetoes tax-raising early childhood education ballot measure

Mayor Melvin Carter vetoed a resolution that would ask voters in St. Paul’s 2024 election whether to raise the property tax levy to pay for early childhood care and learning for low income families in the city.
by Kyra Miles

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New law allows Minnesota students to opt out of shooter drills

New law allows Minnesota students to opt out of shooter drills

The law’s author said the plan is designed to give school districts more guidance and minimize trauma for students during active shooter simulations and drills.
by Dana Ferguson

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