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Comstock, WI · Education
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EHS ranks number one in MN public high schools
One of Edina’s most well-known features is its school system. Edina High School has always been high up in the rankings, but during the 2025–26 school year, it consistently outperformed state averages, placing first in the U.S. News Best High Schools Ranking of Minnesota traditional public high schools. It is also second in high schools overall, placing it under Nova Classical Academy Upper School in Saint Paul.
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[HOCO DAY 4] Spartans dress up to show how time flies
The dress-up theme for the fourth day of Homecoming Week 2026 was “Dress Your Grade”: freshmen dressed as babies, sophomores as toddlers/lower schoolers, juniors as middle-aged, and seniors as senior citizens. Students dressed in comfy onesies, cardigans, formal clothing and a variety of crazy wigs. The theme for day 5 is blue and gold.
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2026 Election: St. Paul School Board
Thanks to Turbo Tim’s Anything Automotive for their support. With pictures, videos, and calm explanations of your inspection, Turbo Tim’s helps you understand issues and make caring for your car easy!. We talked with candidates for the St. Paul School Board. Our candidate questionnaire covers top priorities, the...
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Como Park Senior High School Athlete
Every year, thousands of passionate Minnesota high school students dive into sports and activities that shape their lives both on and off the field. Getting involved has been shown to boost academics and strengthen physical and mental health in powerful ways. Minnesota Live photojournalist Bill Middeke takes us inside Como Park Senior High School in Saint Paul to introduce us to one inspiring student athlete.
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New state grant aims to bring 80 new teachers into early childhood education
Minnesota State University at Moorhead, University of Minnesota, University of St. Thomas and Concordia University are receiving state grants aimed at boosting the number of licensed early-childhood educators. The money from the Early Childhood Family Education Teacher Shortage Grant helps students complete their studies for an early childhood education license...
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Home field disadvantage: Summer temps caused ‘clumping’ turf and fall field closure at St. Paul’s Central High
As the Twin Cities faced sweltering temperatures this summer, student-athletes at St. Paul’s Central Senior High found themselves sidelined by a sticky situation. In a Sept. 5 email, district Athletic Director Andrea Schmidt told Central families that the rubber pellet infill that provides cushioning for their field’s artificial turf was “not performing as intended during the extended period of extreme heat we have experienced this summer.”
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School news around the town
Chelsea Heights staff members spent the week before school collaborating and planning to ensure a successful start for all learners. During opening week, teachers and staff review school logistics, align instructional practices and set goals connected to Sr. Paul Public Schools’ Strategic Plan 2033. This year’s preparation came with...
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This Minnesota University Has Been Part Of St. Paul For More Than 130 Years
There is a university sitting quietly in St. Paul, Minnesota, that has been shaping lives, training teachers, and building community for well over a century. Most people drive right past it without realizing just how much history is packed onto that campus. Founded in 1893, this school has weathered world...
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[HOCO DAY 2] New faces, same energy: all school assemblies bring together all ends of the Spartan community
The first all-school assembly of the 2026-2027 school year also marked the second day of Spartan homecoming week. Despite the rain postponing the traditional outdoor activities on Lang Field, students still radiated a rainbow of community, passing waves and greetings between friends of all ages. The Briggs gym was color-coded...
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MPS plan identifies four Northside schools for possible closure
Considering closing four Northside schools and changing attendance boundaries under recommendations presented by administrators at a school board work meeting on Sept. 15. The plan took three years to develop after the MPS school board passed a resolution in 2023 directing administrators to present options to consolidate school buildings to address the district's ongoing budget crisis.
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Concordia Lowers Tuition Rates Due to Students’ Financial Insecurity
According to Augsburg Student Financial Services, tuition for the 2026-27 school year at Augsburg University is $47,600 with an overload fee of $1,488 per credit. This does not include any financial aid or scholarships; however, it also does not include pricing if a student is getting a meal plan or living on campus. Furthermore, it does not include additional fees such as the “student wellness fee” and “green fee” and such; these fees are estimated to total $899 in a year.
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Middle school athletics: creating connection, promoting play
As modern society navigates concerns about youth’s increasing screen time and decreasing physical activity, middle schools continue to offer opportunities for kids to positively engage with their peers through after-school athletics. As the 2026–27 school year kicked off in September, middle schools across the St. Paul Public School (SPPS)...
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Student perspectives on the change to City Sister’s Coffee
Along with this year's change in dining hall services, St. Catherine University has experienced a change in its cafe. Located on the second floor of the Coeur de Catherine is City Sisters Coffee. City Sisters Coffee offers a wide variety of drink options, from boba and refreshers to mochas and lattes. This cafe is a women-owned business, representing a change that aligns with St. Catherine University’s mission as a historically women’s college to uplift and support women. However, the City Sisters Coffee spot was a Caribou last year, and students have various opinions about this shift.