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Minnesota teacher licensing head: Reporting system needs changes to keep kids safe

Minnesota teacher licensing head: Reporting system needs changes to keep kids safe

Yelena Bailey tells MPR News she’ll ask lawmakers to give the state licensing board more power to revoke the licenses of teachers accused of inappropriate behavior with students and to investigate people applying for licenses. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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MN Shortlist: Slow Burns & Bright Lights — 6 Picks for Nov. 21–27

MN Shortlist: Slow Burns & Bright Lights — 6 Picks for Nov. 21–27

As parade season kicks in and the evenings arrive early, this week’s picks offer a mix of music, theater and small-scale surprises. From Duluth’s gingerbread “city” to a new festival of collaborative work in Minneapolis, here are six solid ways to make the most of the week ahead.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst and Max Sparber

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Zen Box Izakaya, home to ramen rituals and loyal diners, set to close

Zen Box Izakaya, home to ramen rituals and loyal diners, set to close

Zen Box Izakaya, a beloved Mill District staple for two decades, is closing this week as its owners reflect on the community, staff and memories that shaped the restaurant.
by Jacob Aloi

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Minnesota baby in hospital due to nationwide baby formula botulism outbreak

Minnesota baby in hospital due to nationwide baby formula botulism outbreak

According to the lawsuit filing, the baby girl required a feeding tube in the pediatric intensive care unit and suffered from muscle weakness and paralysis. She’ll require therapy to help her regain the ability to feed, swallow and regain muscle strength.
by Kyra Miles

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State auditor finds Byron schools improperly documented credit card purchases amid financial crisis

State auditor finds Byron schools improperly documented credit card purchases amid financial crisis

A state review shows that Byron Public Schools failed to provide proper credit card documentation for $60,000 in purchases in 2023 and 2024. It's the latest in a series of financial missteps in the southeastern Minnesota district.
by Catharine Richert

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Minneapolis convenience store owner is 77th charged in Feeding Our Future scheme

Minneapolis convenience store owner is 77th charged in Feeding Our Future scheme

Ousman Camara is the 77th person charged in the sprawling Feeding Our Future fraud case. Prosecutors allege that Camara falsely claimed to have served more than 300,000 meals to children and collected $1 million from taxpayer-funded child nutrition programs.
by Matt Sepic

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