The Great Gear-up & Gather is meant to create a space for connection of outdoor community in the spirit of the now-closed Minneapolis retailer, organizer says.
Colleges in Minnesota and across the country are making cuts as they face enrollment challenges, exacerbated by demographic drops and changing attitudes on higher education.
Minnesota colleges are increasingly promoting interdisciplinary classes, saying they hope to reduce administrative expenses and better prepare students for a changing workforce.
Complete coverage of St. Paul neighborhoods, schools, city hall and public safety, including St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and St. Paul Schools Superintendent Joseph Gothard.