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Minnesota says 4-year graduation rates slipped, but that’s not the case

Minnesota says 4-year graduation rates slipped, but that’s not the case

The Minnesota Department of Education last month reported graduation rates dipped in 2023, renewing concerns around the state’s public schools. But a closer look at the data finds graduation rates are actually climbing. Here’s what happened.
by Elizabeth Shockman, Elisabeth Gawthrop and Craig Helmstetter

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2024 has been a deadly year so far on Minnesota roads

2024 has been a deadly year so far on Minnesota roads

More than 80 people have died in crashes. Between Jan. 1 and April 10, traffic fatalities were up 61 percent compared to the same time period last year.
by Todd Melby and Anna Haecherl

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Climate technology company breaks ground for new Marshall plant

Climate technology company breaks ground for new Marshall plant

The biomanufacturing plant will turn corn sugar into chemicals already used in packaging, construction, food, medicine, fertilizer, water treatment and cosmetics.
by Hannah Yang

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Police remove 101 cats from Crosby home

Police remove 101 cats from Crosby home

Crosby police responded to a report of animal cruelty and neglect, hoarding and unsafe living conditions. The animals were taken to a St. Cloud humane society.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Frozen Four continues, 3 Minnesotans on teams vying for national title

Frozen Four continues, 3 Minnesotans on teams vying for national title

No. 1 Boston College will take on No. 3 Denver in the championship. No teams from Minnesota, Wisconsin or North Dakota made it to Thursday’s semifinals, but energy at the X generally remained pretty high.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Medical providers remain in limbo as cyberattack impacts continue

Medical providers remain in limbo as cyberattack impacts continue

More than one month after a cyberattack derailed the pipeline of insurance claims and checks, small clinics are looking for ways to keep operating without passing along the cost to patients.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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