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Facing budget crisis, Rochester proposes closing some schools, moving others

Facing budget crisis, Rochester proposes closing some schools, moving others

Rochester Public Schools is announcing major changes to manage the district’s bloated budget, including closing some schools and eliminating transportation for districtwide schools. The changes will allow earlier start times for elementary students and later start times for middle and high school students.
by Catharine Richert

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Photos: Hmong New Year celebration in St. Paul draws thousands

Photos: Hmong New Year celebration in St. Paul draws thousands

Tens of thousands are expected at the festivities at the St. Paul RiverCentre this weekend. Also, Gov. Walz issued a proclamation for Hmong New Year.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Research reveals more secrets of where wolves hunt in northern Minnesota and their impact on forests

Research reveals more secrets of where wolves hunt in northern Minnesota and their impact on forests

Research published in the past month by scientists with the Voyageurs Wolf Project reveals further insights into how and where wolves in far northern Minnesota hunt for their prey, and how in some cases that hunting can have a profound impact on the region’s forests. 
by Dan Kraker

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Judge throws out lawsuit by southeastern Minnesota dairy farm seeking to triple in size

Judge throws out lawsuit by southeastern Minnesota dairy farm seeking to triple in size

Environmental advocates, including the Land Stewardship Project, opposed the expansion. They said the additional manure generated by a larger operation would increase the risk of water pollution in a region where nitrate in groundwater already is a problem.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Meet 3 people whose designs are finalists for the new Minnesota flag

Meet 3 people whose designs are finalists for the new Minnesota flag

With the list of entries for Minnesota’s next flag and seal narrowed, the artists with concepts in contention await the final verdict with excitement and are braced for public criticism.
by Cathy Wurzer, Brian Bakst, Alanna Elder and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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State allows Ramsey County jail to increase capacity

The Ramsey County Jail is being allowed to operate at a higher capacity, according to an order sent out by the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
by Peter Cox

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