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Parents of kid hurt in Annunciation shooting ask VP JD Vance to address gun violence

Parents of kid hurt in Annunciation shooting ask VP JD Vance to address gun violence

Vice President JD Vance visited Minneapolis on Wednesday, one week after the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church that killed two kids and injured 21 other people. The parents of Lydia Kaiser, who is still hospitalized, asked him to address mass shootings.
by MPR News Staff

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New gun restrictions face tough climb, but Minnesota lawmakers could find common ground elsewhere

New gun restrictions face tough climb, but Minnesota lawmakers could find common ground elsewhere

Gov. Tim Walz has said he’s weighing bringing lawmakers back for a special legislative session to take up bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines following the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School last week.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota’s public school districts face more student need with fewer resources

Minnesota’s public school districts face more student need with fewer resources

Many students in Minnesota are heading back to school this week. Some are entering new buildings and getting new school supplies with with help of donations. And some public school districts report increased enrollment.
by Kirsti Marohn and Hannah Yang

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NFL season begins this week. Here's how the Vikings could become champions

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.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Back to school reporter roundtable: Districts hone in on student safety, budget woes

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.
by Nina Moini, Elizabeth Shockman, Kirsti Marohn and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Macalester president: Federal immigration policy impacting international student enrollment

Macalester president: Federal immigration policy impacting international student enrollment

The Macalester College president said some international students chose to unenroll in classes over the summer due to federal immigration policy and fear.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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How to support your kids – and yourself – through back-to-school anxiety

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.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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International student enrollment slips under Trump. How is MSU Mankato moving forward?

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.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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