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Rhode Island leads the nation in charter school performance. Advocates say adopting some of Rhode Island’s methods might help Minnesota’s struggling charter school system.
The governor, making his fourth appearance in the battleground state as the Democratic vice presidential candidate, asked voters for ‘All gas, no brakes.’
Editorials
Minnesota Star Tribune endorses voters, not candidates, in upcoming election
By Phil Morris on behalf of the Minnesota Star Tribune Editorial Board
We will offer closely studied analyses of a few key races and candidates to help keep voters informed on those who seek to lead.
Movies
Bream: I was grilled for 6 hours by the director of the controversial Prince documentary
Jon Bream
Director Ezra Edelman’s nine-hour authorized series may never come out because Prince’s estate objects to its content.
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Business
Ramstad: ‘X-factor’ in unraveling Minnesota Paradox is building friendships across racial lines
Evan Ramstad
Economists call it “social capital” and it plays a big role in overall well-being.