yesterday's news
Ben Welter
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I see a little of "The Little Rascals" in this 1913 Minneapolis Tribune report.
Bee Colony Ends 'Spelling Bee'
Racine, Wis., Sept. 8. – Angered because of … whispering during a "spelling bee," H.E. Sherman, teacher in the Somers village school, was about to administer corporal punishment to a number of his pupils when he was forestalled by an energetic colony of honey bees.
Sherman, rod in hand, was set upon by the bee vanguard and immediately the "spelling bee" buzzed in the wildest confusion. The villagers, responding to the cries of the "stung" pedagog and the school, found that several colonies of honey bees had taken possession of the schoolhouse during the summer vacation.
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Duluth
Parts of Twin Ports Interchange project could open in fall; completion is in sight
A representative from the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council said the investigation is ongoing regarding historical artefacts found at construction sites.
St. Paul
Man sentenced to 16 years for fatal sucker punch on St. Paul light rail platform
Darren Duffie is expected to serve the first nine years and 11 months in prison, the balance on supervised release.
Local
Lakeville teachers file intent to strike, setting stage for May 10 picket
The district has more than 12,000 students enrolled.
South Metro
3-year-old boy killed in head-on crash in Dakota County
The car he was riding in crossed the center line and struck a semitrailer truck, the State Patrol said.
Politics
Bipartisan bill proposes student teacher stipends to combat teacher shortage in Minnesota
The 12-week pilot program is slated to start in the 2024-25 school year in collaboration with colleges in Duluth, St. Cloud and elsewhere in Greater Minnesota.