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Minnesota school choice advocates prepare for federal tax credit opportunity

Minnesota school choice advocates prepare for federal tax credit opportunity

Organizations like the Aim Higher Foundation in St. Paul could get new dollars from the federal government to give kids scholarships for private school — if Minnesota Governor Tim Walz opts into the program.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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'I'm his American dream': Guthrie actor whose father was detained by ICE speaks out

'I'm his American dream': Guthrie actor whose father was detained by ICE speaks out

Berto Borroto is a Minnesota actor and drag queen whose father was recently taken into ICE custody. He spoke with MPR News’ Cathy Wurzer about the impact the event has had on his family.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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The 2025 Low-Stakes Debate from MPR News: Because even in a non-election year, everyone has an opinion about everything

The 2025 Low-Stakes Debate from MPR News: Because even in a non-election year, everyone has an opinion about everything

Join us for a lively, fun-filled debate at the Minnesota State Fair! 📅 Thursday, Aug. 28 🕥 10:30 a.m. 📍 MPR Booth, at the corner of Judson Ave and Nelson St on the fairgrounds.
by Heidi Raschke and Matthew Alvarez

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Ojibwe jingle dress brings education, healing to the State Fair

Ojibwe jingle dress brings education, healing to the State Fair

Regalia made in remembrance of Indigenous people impacted by violence is on display in the State Fair’s Fine Arts Center. The jingle dress features names of missing and murdered relatives inside red handprints.
by Melissa Olson

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For more than two decades, a family lived full time at the Minnesota State Fair grounds

For more than two decades, a family lived full time at the Minnesota State Fair grounds

From 1973 to 1994 a family with six kids lived on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds year-round. Here’s what it was like to grow up right next to the space tower.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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