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Paez discusses his goals for Minneapolis schools

Paez discusses his goals for Minneapolis schools

The new superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools will face a host of challenges including one of the worst achievement gaps in the country between white students and students of color.

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Latest student violence leaves teacher injured, St. Paul leaders vexed

Latest student violence leaves teacher injured, St. Paul leaders vexed

Authorities vowed action after an alleged student attack left a St. Paul Central High teacher with a traumatic brain injury. The number of school assaults has jumped this year, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi says.
by Martin Moylan, Tim Nelson and Jon Collins

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For independent seniors, a few safety features can make the difference

For independent seniors, a few safety features can make the difference

Research says most adults worry about their grandparents or parents who live independently, but they stop short of making the simple improvements that could help.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minneapolis selects Massachusetts candidate as school superintendent

Minneapolis selects Massachusetts candidate as school superintendent

After a nearly 10-month search, the board on Monday selected Sergio Paez over the district's interim superintendent Michael Goar and a third candidate.
by Matt Sepic

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Kerri Miller's top reads of 2015

Kerri Miller's top reads of 2015

MPR News host Kerri Miller shares three books that would make great gifts this year.
by Kerri Miller

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Killer song: Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' took hours of overdubs

Killer song: Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' took hours of overdubs

To create the wall of sound for the operatic chorus, the band's three singers spent eight to 10 hours in the studio recording 180 overdubs.

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Celebrating 20 years of Rhymesayers

Since its inception in 1995, Rhymesayers has evolved into a major national force in hip-hop music.

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Highly ranked Gopher volleyball team embarks on quest for a championship

Friday night at the University of Minnesota Sports Pavilion, the Gopher women's volleyball team takes on Jackson State in the first round of the NCAA Division I tournament.

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