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Minneapolis Public Schools backs off school closure plan

Minneapolis Public Schools backs off school closure plan

Minneapolis Public Schools leaders voted to avoid any school closures for the 2027-28 school year. In addition, board members committed to discuss enrollment growth strategies, early childhood enrollment, reviewing school start and end times, school choice assignments and the distribution of needs-based government funding.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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New tool kit helps Minnesota cities prepare for when big tech's data centers come to town

New tool kit helps Minnesota cities prepare for when big tech's data centers come to town

A new tool kit from researchers at the University of Minnesota will help local government officials better understand the potential risks and benefits of data centers, and potentially avert the controversy that has roiled some communities.
by Molly Castle Work

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Eden Prairie schools adding more security measures at football games

Eden Prairie schools adding more security measures at football games

Eden Prairie school officials said there will be more police and security on hand at Wednesday night’s football game, and just two stadium entrances — both with metal detectors. There’s no re-entry and no admission after halftime.
by MPR News Staff

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Store owner, Native American bands assess damage after Minneapolis fire

Store owner, Native American bands assess damage after Minneapolis fire

A small business owner and the people who work in offices operated by two Ojibwe bands from northern Minnesota are taking initial steps to recover from a fire Sunday.
by Melissa Olson

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