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Spring is standardized testing season, but some students are opting out

Spring is standardized testing season, but some students are opting out

Students across the state are gearing up for standardized tests this month. But in some districts, more and more students are opting out of taking the tests. MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer talked with University of Minnesota Dean of Education and Human Development Michael Rodriguez about what data the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments are meant to collect and why some students are reluctant to participate.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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After another storm this week, severe winds, flooding on the horizon

After another storm this week, severe winds, flooding on the horizon

Another storm dropped rain, snow, and everything in-between around the state this week. And it has been gusty, with some communities up north seeing extreme winds overnight. Paul Huttner, MPR's Chief Meteorologist joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the latest warnings, how hard the wind will blow, and incoming flood risks.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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'Strike!' looks back at the legendary 1970 Minneapolis teacher's strike

'Strike!' looks back at the legendary 1970 Minneapolis teacher's strike

You may remember when thousands of Minneapolis teachers went on strike last March. That strike was their first in 50 years. Back in April 1970, public school teachers in Minneapolis went on an illegal, twenty-day strike. A new book recounts those days.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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How much social media is too much?

How much social media is too much?

When does social media become a problem? Join MPR News host Angela Davis to talk about digital well-being and what the research says about the good and bad of our screens.
by Angela Davis and Danelle Cloutier

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Number of CPAs dwindle as demand grows

Number of CPAs dwindle as demand grows

Tax season is usually the time when certified public accountants, or CPAs, are at their busiest. But they’re busier than before due to a nationwide shortage within their own industry.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Here's how to grow seeds, grains and spices in your garden, plus other tips from gardener Meg Cowden

Here's how to grow seeds, grains and spices in your garden, plus other tips from gardener Meg Cowden

Meg Cowden joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about how spring snow is affecting her garden; the unusual seeds, grains and spices she’s growing this year; her garden flower lineup; tapping her black walnut trees for syrup and tips for starting a spring garden.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Youth violence may have been provoked by pandemic stresses

Youth violence may have been provoked by pandemic stresses

Experts think the upheaval and chaos of the pandemic that kept students out of school and away from each other — along with lack of one-on-one support — may be fueling some of the violent incidents involving Minnesota youth.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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College students uncover history of racist housing deeds in Stearns County

College students uncover history of racist housing deeds in Stearns County

The students from the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University found dozens of discriminatory covenants in St. Cloud, St. Joseph, Cold Spring and Sauk Centre — proving that attempts to prevent people of color from owning property extended well beyond the Twin Cities.
by Kirsti Marohn

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