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Want to qualify for free college? Start with FAFSA, which comes out in December

Want to qualify for free college? Start with FAFSA, which comes out in December

Minnesotans looking to pursue higher education in 2024 are facing big changes with the rollout of a new FAFSA, expanded access to financial aid, and new, statewide free-tuition programs for some Native Americans and lower-income students. 
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Cities grapple with costs of removing PFAS from drinking water

Cities grapple with costs of removing PFAS from drinking water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new, enforceable limits on some PFAS that are much lower than the state’s current advisory limits. If they’re adopted, about a dozen Minnesota cities likely will need to install treatment systems or find a new water source.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Here's a rundown of the top holiday events across Minnesota

Here's a rundown of the top holiday events across Minnesota

Hanukkah begins on Thursday, and Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Years will be hear before you know it. While the weather this time of year might make you want to stay indoors, there is plenty to explore.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Metro Transit rolls out tougher fare enforcement, rider code of conduct

Metro Transit rolls out tougher fare enforcement, rider code of conduct

Starting Monday, Metro Transit will begin tougher fare enforcement. Community Service Officers will begin asking riders for their fares. Those who haven’t paid will be issued a citation.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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New study finds variety of health benefits to 'forest bathing'

New study finds variety of health benefits to 'forest bathing'

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse found forest therapy — also called forest bathing — had significant health and well-being benefits for kids with mental health challenges.  
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Suburban special election offers a testing ground for 2024 campaign themes

Suburban special election offers a testing ground for 2024 campaign themes

Voters in Eagan, Mendota and Mendota Heights are set to elect a new representative Tuesday in a special election. The race has generated interest and input from both major parties.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota novelist Brian Duren's new 'Gravity'

Minnesota novelist Brian Duren's new 'Gravity'

Twin Cities writer Brian Duren published two novels in the past six months, his latest, “Gravity of Love.” It’s been kind of a wild ride for Duren, who said he’s learned a lot of unexpected things about the books trade.
by Euan Kerr

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Inside one Rochester classroom, a peek into the future of reading instruction

Inside one Rochester classroom, a peek into the future of reading instruction

Soon, Minnesota educators will roll out a different way to teach kids how to read. Some schools already are. That’s because legislators recently passed a historic law that requires districts to adopt a new reading curriculum — all with the goal of closing Minnesota’s vast reading gap.
by Catharine Richert

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