Anthony Lonetree
Reporter
St. Paul educationA lifelong music fan, Lonetree wrote the first Replacements stories to be published in a daily newspaper (St. Paul Dispatch) and now makes in-store mixes for a Northeast Minneapolis vintage clothing store -- with top sound sources. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife, son and two dogs. He also has four daughters from an action-packed early life on St. Paul's East Side. He's a Ho-Chunk tribal member.
Latest from Anthony Lonetree
What happened when Border Patrol agents showed up at Minneapolis’ Roosevelt High School
The confrontation occurred a few miles and just hours after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.
January 10, 2026
Parents stand watch for ICE outside Minnesota schools
Some Twin Cities schools are responding to rumors about ICE agents on school properties.
January 10, 2026
Walz tells ICE to ‘stay away’ from Minnesota schools after incident at Roosevelt High School
Minneapolis schools canceled classes after two schools, including Roosevelt, went into lockdowns in south Minneapolis, within miles of an ICE shooting.
January 8, 2026
St. Paul schools to collect $37 million in new taxes, but shortfall remains for 2026-27
A successful levy campaign in November won’t erase the need for future budget reductions, officials say. The district projects a $15 million shortfall next year.
January 3, 2026
With embrace of Native culture, St. Paul student finds his voice in state politics
Dexter Paasch of Harding High took advocacy to the State Capitol and will return next year as a student leader.
December 28, 2025
Minneapolis Public Schools faces $30 million deficit
That’s less than the $75 million budget shortfall Minneapolis faced this school year before making large cuts. Some parents are now fighting any talk of school closures.
December 19, 2025
Hundreds of St. Paul students stay home to oppose Hmong program overcrowding
The school district is facing pressure to ease overcrowding at a popular Hmong dual language and culture school, Txuj Ci.
December 15, 2025
Trump administration accuses Minneapolis schools of racism in protecting minority teachers
The Minneapolis Public Schools’ contract with educators in 2022 aimed to upend “last-in, first-out” layoff practices typically targeting young teachers.
December 10, 2025
New inclusive playground opens thanks to special efforts from Minneapolis students
The new playground at Ella Baker magnet school is part of a broader trend of Minneapolis schools adding accessible playgrounds that all students can enjoy.
November 30, 2025
St. Paul schools team up with nonprofit to give students real-world challenges
St. Paul is the only school district in Minnesota offering the program, 3DE by Junior Achievement, but other districts could see it soon.
November 24, 2025
Minneapolis Public Schools superintendent wins top state honor
Lisa Sayles-Adams has been at the helm of the state’s third-largest district since February 2024. She’s the second Minneapolis superintendent to win the state honor.
November 12, 2025
New deal between Minneapolis teachers and school district raises pay, lowers class sizes
The two sides reached a late-night agreement just three days before a planned strike on Tuesday.
November 10, 2025
