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St. Paul schools superintendent picked to lead Madison, Wis., schools
Joe Gothard, recently named national superintendent of the year, was one of three finalists for the job in Madison, where he grew up and began his career. He’s expected to start sometime before July 1.
St. Paul teachers set March 11 strike date as contract talks continue
Another mediated session with union and district negotiators is scheduled for Friday. The union represents about 3,700 teachers, educational assistants and school professionals. Union members voted earlier this month to authorize a strike.
Minnesota reports third measles case
Amidst a rise in global measles cases, Minnesota reports its third case this year, while ranking ninth lowest in measles vaccinations.
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. 
Pedestrian struck, killed by Metro Transit bus in St. Paul
A pedestrian died after being struck by a Metro Transit bus in St. Paul early Wednesday. It’s the second fatal pedestrian crash involving a Metro Transit bus in three weeks.
World Cup in Minneapolis: Jessie Diggins finishes fourth, but still feels the love
Diggins, a native of Afton and an Olympic gold medalist in 2018, skied well through her initial sprint, the quarterfinals and the semifinals. But in the end, she finished fourth in the freestyle sprint.