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
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
Editor's Pick
These Minnesota schools serving low-income students are beating the odds
A Minnesota Star Tribune analysis of test scores shows which of the state’s public schools have exceeded expectations.
November 10, 2025
As strike threat looms, Minneapolis teachers union leans on new parents group to back its demands
Some parents question why teachers and district are at odds so soon after a 2022 strike.
November 8, 2025
St. Paul voters approve giving schools more money, city more power
The school district pitched a $37.2-million-a-year tax increase to stabilize finances, while the city sought to levy fines against those who break laws.
November 5, 2025
Minneapolis teachers file strike notice signaling potential Nov. 11 walkout
The teachers and school district are continuing to meet in mediation talks after six months of negotiations.
October 31, 2025
Minneapolis teachers union votes to authorize strike
Union leaders said they’re still hopeful they can reach an agreement with the school district. The next mediation session is Thursday.
October 28, 2025