Minnesota Now: Sept. 2, 2025
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School is back in session for most students across the state. We heard voices from the first day in St. Paul and in St. Cloud. We found out how those districts are dealing with school safety and financial challenges.
On college campuses, changes to immigration policy have created challenges for some international students. We heard from the president of Macalester College in St. Paul.
The students at Annunciation Catholic School are not yet returning to class. We heard how worshippers came together for their first service since last week's mass shooting.
Even in a typical year, the first day of kindergarten can bring up a lot of emotions for students and their families. We talked to an expert about the transition.
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