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NFL season begins this week. Here's how the Vikings could become champions
The Minnesota Vikings will play their first game of the season on Monday, which is the last game of opening week of the NFL season. The Minnesota Now sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson talked about their chances at the Super Bowl.
Back to school reporter roundtable: Districts hone in on student safety, budget woes
If you are a parent in Minnesota, you probably got an email last week from your school district that had details about what officials are doing to keep kids safe as classes start this week. School leaders conducted extra check-ins with local law enforcement before classes started to ensure safety plans were in place.
How to support your kids – and yourself –  through back-to-school anxiety
The first day of school can bring a wide range of feelings, especially for parents sending off kindergarteners. And with the backdrop of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, there is an extra layer of anxiety for many families.
International student enrollment slips under Trump. How is MSU Mankato moving forward?
Will Coghill-Behrends, the dean of global education at Minnesota State University, Mankato joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Thursday with his insights and how the school is easing international students’ paths to the North Star State.
Morning Announcements for Sept. 2
These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, Sept. 2. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
How to cope with back-to-school anxiety
MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the signs and causes of back-to-school anxiety and what parents can do to support their children and teens.
Minnesota Lynx top Dallas Wings 96-71, begin prep for postseason run with Phee's return
There’s four games remaining in the league’s regular season, and while the Lynx were the first team to clinch a playoff spot, the team remains committed to closing the season off strong. Monday night, the Lynx rallied against the Dallas Wings for a 96-71 win beating Minnesota-native Paige Bueckers.
St. Paul Public Schools focus on safe, welcoming start of the school year
The district has spent years developing a layered approach to school safety that’s backed by research. Gov. Walz says he wants special session to introduce gun safety measures.
Duluth college student conducts research where she got life-changing treatment
When Arden Grim of Duluth was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, her parents were told she may never walk or talk. This summer she worked as a researcher at the clinic where she went for therapy as a child that she described as “life-changing.”