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Student performance in math, reading and science was basically flat compared to last year, which means scores remained about 10 percentage points lower than in 2019.
Federal commission takes steps to speed up grid interconnection process
There’s a massive backlog of green energy projects waiting to be connected to the grid — some have been waiting for years. Last month, the Federal Electric Regulatory Commission (FERC) took action to speed up the process.
Sex trafficking in Minnesota: How to spot it, prevent it and intervene
Last month 11 people were arrested in St. Paul in a sex trafficking scheme and four survivors were found. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how to prevent and spot sex trafficking.
Minnesota test scores stagnant as COVID’s effects linger on students, schools
Student performance in math, reading and science took a hit after school buildings closed in 2020 as the pandemic spread. Newly released data shows the state still struggling to dig out of that hole. See how your local public schools performed.
New State Fair CEO oversees her first Great Minnesota Get-Together
Renee Alexander was named to the Minnesota State Fair’s top job four months ago, replacing longtime general manager Jerry Hammer.
Why are more kids nearsighted?
Children’s vision is getting worse. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about why more young kids are becoming nearsighted and how to protect our eyesight across a lifetime — from childhood to old age.