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A new northern Minnesota dropout prevention line hopes to turn around some of the lowest high school graduation rates in the state. The new service will open in March.
Josie Johnson, iconic Minnesota civil rights activist, on hope and her legacy
A new documentary “Hope in the Struggle” tells the story of civil rights activist Josie Johnson, chief lobbyist for Minnesota’s fair housing law and the first Black member of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents.
Fallen officer Matthew Ruge remembered for his life of service, kindness
Officer Ruge, a Wabasha-Kellogg Public School and MSU Mankato graduate, was one of three first responders shot and killed while responding to a domestic call in Burnsville on Sunday morning.
Hennepin County Attorney's Office hosts expungement clinic
It’s a chance for anyone with an adult felony case that was prosecuted by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office to apply to have their records sealed. 
U of M presidential finalist Rebecca Cunningham visits Twin Cities campus
The final candidate, Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, visited the Twin Cities campus on Wednesday. She participated in a media interview, a public forum and an open house after.
We might see sprinkles Wednesday afternoon. Thursday’s high will be slightly cooler at 46 degrees and sunny.
Supreme Court upholds conviction of Buffalo clinic shooter
Gregory Ulrich, 70, was convicted of shooting five people and detonating explosive devices at the Allina Health clinic in February 2021.