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Walz, legislators propose millions in spending to diversify teaching
Policymakers have largely set their sights on bolstering funding and support for "Grow Your Own" programs.
St. Thomas to station student teachers, some staff at St. Paul elementary school
The university has long partnered with the district to provide non-faculty staff a path to acquire teaching licenses.
North St. Paul players vote not to play Eden Prairie after basketball coach reinstated
David Flom had been suspended while the Eden Prairie school district investigated his reading of a racial slur aloud to his team. North St. Paul's players voted unanimously against playing the game.
FDA experts are still puzzled over who should get which COVID-19 shots and when
Many have expressed frustration over the lack of clear government messaging on what the public can expect from COVID-19 vaccines.
Yuen: Meet the neighbors who said, 'Yes, in my backyard'
A band of suburban women weren't going to let their most vocal neighbors drive away a proposal to build a new mental health facility in their community.
Man, 61, pleads guilty to beating his girlfriend to death in their central Minnesota home
He told law enforcement after his arrest that he beat her "after she accused him of talking to other women," the charges read.
Curious Minnesota
What is the largest machine in Minnesota?
Transformers inspired a family to hunt for a mechanical mammoth. Here's what we found.
Minnesota Legislature passes CROWN Act prohibiting hair discrimination
The bill, whose name stands for "Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair," prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and type,
Walz says Minnesota needs more than $3B for infrastructure
Lawmakers have been considering an infrastructure deal about half that size, left on the table last year.
Man convicted of murder in shooting of North High quarterback Deshaun Hill Jr.
A Hennepin County jury took less than an hour to convict a man of murder for gunning down the beloved Minneapolis North High student and football player last year.
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Severe COVID-19, flu cases decline, easing pressure on Minnesota hospitals
The state-run COVID-19 St. Paul testing site shuts down Friday, followed by closures this weekend in Duluth, Brooklyn Park and at MSP.
Man charged with attempted murder, assault in shooting of White Bear Lake officer
His first hearing is Friday morning. Prosecutors have asked for his bail to be $3 million.
Minneapolis approves Roof Depot demolition by one vote as lawsuits loom
Opponents win "small victory" for potential concessions but vow to continue to fight
Police ID St. Cloud man fatally shot last week
The 53-year-old died at the scene.
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Former New York City police veteran named police chief for Metro Transit
Ernest Morales was commanding officer with New York City's Transit Bureau.
Walz proposes early U.S. Bank Stadium payoff, $15.7M for a secure perimeter
Vikings, stadium authority say there's also a need for an ongoing maintenance fund.
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Wisconsin trail cams show how human disturbance messes up animals' timing
Wisconsin study finds human-altered landscapes leave "less elbow room" for predator and prey.
Minneapolis man hit by pickup truck 2 blocks from home dies day after Christmas
Police suspect the driver was drunk.
Charge mum on motive for man killed outside Brooklyn Park market in 2021
Police located five girls ages 5 to 12 "hiding in the bathroom and [needing] a lot of coaxing before they would leave," the criminal complaint read.
Head of Rochester Downtown Alliance leaving for Bloomington
Holly Masek will lead Bloomington's port authority starting next month.
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