Minnesota Now: Oct. 14, 2026
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Minneapolis Public Schools is reversing course on its school closure plan. The district says it won't close any schools, for now. We heard about Tuesday night's school board meeting and talked with one of many parents who pushed back against the closures.
An alleged sexual assault at Cornell University has brought conversations about prevention and healing to the forefront. We'll talk to a local campus support center.
Plus, Minnesota-based Cambria is the leading manufacturer of quartz countertops. But the process behind artificial stone products is leading to illness and in some cases death. Now, California may ban the product.
And we learned about a local publishing company producing sheet music for small choirs around the world.
The Minnesota Music Minute was “Half Like A Shadow” by Mae Simpson and “Come Down Oh Maid” by Kelley Smith was the Song of the Day.
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