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Minnesota graduation rates hit record high in 2025

Minnesota graduation rates hit record high in 2025

Minnesota’s four-year high school graduation rate continued to inch upward in 2025 after dipping in the pandemic. As they applauded the gains, state officials expressed concern about students affected by the federal immigration raids.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Fargo Forum lets go of liberal columnists, sparking protest

Fargo Forum lets go of liberal columnists, sparking protest

Forum Communications, which owns newspapers and TV stations throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana and both Dakotas, parted ways last week with left-leaning columnists. The move has sparked protest from readers.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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The WNBA expansion draft is Friday. Here’s how it works

The WNBA expansion draft is Friday. Here’s how it works

The league’s expansion draft on Friday will determine part of the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo’s make-ups and who will be leaving the rosters of existing teams. Two teams will make their debut in the 2026 season as the WNBA expands to 15 teams.
by Anika Besst

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From classroom to sugarbush, immersion school connects students to Indigenous language and culture

From classroom to sugarbush, immersion school connects students to Indigenous language and culture

Wicoie Nandagikendan, an early childhood Dakota and Ojibwe immersion program, uses cultural teachings and family engagement for hands-on language learning. Despite funding freezes and external pressures, the program has remained open, supporting young learners in their language journey.
by Chandra Colvin

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Minnesotans challenge warrantless ICE raids in new lawsuit

Minnesotans challenge warrantless ICE raids in new lawsuit

Six Minnesotans filed suit Thursday against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security, alleging agents unlawfully entered homes without judicial warrants.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota’s job engine stalled in January

Minnesota’s job engine stalled in January

Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 4.4 percent in January, which was slightly higher than the national average.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval and Annie Baxter

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Medicare payments set to flow again to Minnesota rural hospitals after months of delay

Medicare payments set to flow again to Minnesota rural hospitals after months of delay

Incorrectly denied Medicare claims the past few months led to holdups in millions of dollars in reimbursement payments to some rural state hospitals that put at least one near the brink of closing. Officials say the problems have been fixed and money should start moving soon.
by Erica Zurek

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Interim Hennepin Healthcare leader steps down

Interim Hennepin Healthcare leader steps down

Dr. Kevin Croston resigned Wednesday. He was appointed to the position after the previous interim CEO stepped down in January.
by Erica Zurek

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