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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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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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Rain and warmth prevail as we head into mid-April

Rain and warmth prevail as we head into mid-April

The start of mid-April brought spring showers and extra warmth around the state. Climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley discussed the rainy weather and tips for seeding your lawn during this time.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Frozen Four continues, 3 Minnesotans on teams vying for national title

Frozen Four continues, 3 Minnesotans on teams vying for national title

No. 1 Boston College will take on No. 3 Denver in the championship. No teams from Minnesota, Wisconsin or North Dakota made it to Thursday’s semifinals, but energy at the X generally remained pretty high.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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The feminists who built America

The feminists who built America

Many of their names are unknown, but early American feminists fought hard for the freedoms that are cornerstones to democracy. This week on Big Books and Bold Ideas, historian Elizabeth Cobbs and our new series, “Big Books, Bold Americans.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Medical providers remain in limbo as cyberattack impacts continue

Medical providers remain in limbo as cyberattack impacts continue

More than one month after a cyberattack derailed the pipeline of insurance claims and checks, small clinics are looking for ways to keep operating without passing along the cost to patients.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Duluth’s beloved Park Point a neighborhood in flux long before Cargill outcry

Duluth’s beloved Park Point a neighborhood in flux long before Cargill outcry

Behind the recent uproar over billionaire Kathy Cargill’s plans on Duluth’s Park Point, the neighborhood has been undergoing major change for years, with more second homes and vacation rentals, and soaring property taxes.
by Dan Kraker

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A modern spin on a Korean tradition: Kimjang in south Minneapolis

A modern spin on a Korean tradition: Kimjang in south Minneapolis

The Korean tradition of kimjang, a community gathering to make large batches of the spicy fermented cabbage delicacy known as kimchi, recently took on an added Minnesota flavor. A group of strangers, bound by an interest in food, to chop, salt and spice — and maybe launch a new tradition of their own.
by Hannah Yang

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Senate leaders talk rideshare, sports betting and bonding bill as session winds down

Senate leaders talk rideshare, sports betting and bonding bill as session winds down

There are about five weeks left in this legislative session and lawmakers are still working on a bonding bill — a package of public infrastructure projects. To get an idea of how the final weeks of the session might go, DFL Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy and GOP Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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