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Minnesota county alleges federal administration illegally awarded teen pregnancy prevention funds to ill-equipped, Trump-linked contractor

Attorneys for Hennepin County allege that the government’s award was conducted out of public view with unusual haste, breaking from routine practice.
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At 75, Seitu K. Jones gets his first solo museum show — revealing decades of rarely seen art

A 40-year retrospective at the Minnesota Museum of American Art celebrates St. Paul artist Seitu K. Jones, known for his public art installations and food justice initiatives.
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Michael Baskins: Minneapolis Public Schools needs more transparency

Engineer Michael Baskins is running for an at-large seat on the Minneapolis school board, calling for stronger financial ...
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Ben Lattimore: To drive enrollment, Minneapolis Schools need to improve test scores, cut tech use

Minneapolis school board candidate Ben Lattimore wants less classroom screen time and stronger financial oversight in ...
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Collin Beachy: Minneapolis Public Schools need to ensure a consistent student experience

Minneapolis Public School board chair Collin Beachy, who is running for re-election, wants to take action to improve the student experience, but he agreed with the recommendation to hold off on school ...
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Christin Crabtree: ‘We need to develop a positive vision for Minneapolis Schools’

Minneapolis Public Schools parent and community organizer Christin Crabtree wants to see the district break the cycle of ...
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Minneapolis school board election: Nine candidates on school closures, budgets and what comes next

Minneapolis voters will elect at least three new school board members as the district confronts declining enrollment, budget cuts and possible school closures. Sahan Journal interviewed all nine ...
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Shannon Gibney: ‘The people leading MPS are not on the ground’

Shannon Gibney, an English professor who marshaled South High's response to Operation Metro Surge, wants to bring her community-building experience to the Minneapolis school board.
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Abdul Abdi: District needs expanded pre-K to bring families back to Minneapolis schools

Minneapolis school board treasurer Abdul Abdi wants to rebuild enrollment by expanding pre-K and kindergarten across district schools. He also wants more community input before closures and supports ...
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Stephanie Johnson: ‘Stability is lacking at every level in Minneapolis Public Schools’

At-large candidate and college reading instructor Stephanie Johnson spent a year observing MPS classes where sheShe observed firsthand how staff turnover, a lack of academic support and other factors ...
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‘No time to waste’: St. Paul Council backs 60-day pause on encampment sweeps

Six St. Paul council members are backing a proposal to pause encampment closures for 60 days while service providers offer on-site help, open a temporary winter shelter and pursue a permanent ...
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St. Paul school board delays English language teacher cuts after raucous meeting

The St. Paul school board unanimously postponed a proposal to terminate English language teachers midyear after hours of teacher protests Tuesday. Members requested more information and alternatives ...