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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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Study: Water clarity in lakes affecting loons’ success

Study: Water clarity in lakes affecting loons’ success

A Chapman University biologist says his findings show reduced water clarity in Wisconsin lakes makes it more difficult for adult loons to hunt for food for their chicks in July, a critical growth period.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Brooklyn Park man who arranged killing of Zaria McKeever gets life sentence

Brooklyn Park man who arranged killing of Zaria McKeever gets life sentence

A judge on Friday gave a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 30 years to a Brooklyn Park man who pleaded guilty in the death of his ex-girlfriend. Erick Haynes, 23, ordered two teenage brothers to break into the home of Zaria McKeever and kill her new partner, but one of the teens shot McKeever instead.
by Matt Sepic

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Cube Critics discuss two MSPIFF documentaries, ‘No One Asked You’ and ‘The Fishing Hat Bandit’

Cube Critics discuss two MSPIFF documentaries, ‘No One Asked You’ and ‘The Fishing Hat Bandit’

Cube Critics discuss two MSPIFF documentaries, “No One Asked You” and “The Fishing Hat Bandit”; Plus a web- and podcast-only extra roundtable of other MSPIFF films
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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