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KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

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St. Louis Park teachers question superintendent pay raise

A superintendent contract extension in St. Louis Park is drawing pushback from teachers and parents over district spending priorities.

St Louis Park, MN · 1d

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Robbinsdale Area School Voters Approve Two of Three Referendum Questions; Will Create Single High School Campus

Voters in the Robbinsdale Area School District approved two of three referendum questions, a total of $360 million, providing the district with a significant funding boost to shape schools for future generations. The district will use the money to create a single unified high school campus and reconfigure its middle...

Robbinsdale, MN · 2d
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Maple Grove Basketball Has State Title Dreams, But Star 7-Footer’s Recruiting Drama Adds Intrigue

Jack Thelen’s decision to reopen his recruitment after committing to Wisconsin has attracted attention from UConn, while the Crimson prepare […]

Maple Grove, MN · 3d

Monticello Times

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Local voters approve school funding increase

MONTICELLO — Public school districts across Minnesota, including those serving Monticello, Big Lake and Becker, will receive additional funding beginning next summer after voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment increasing annual payments from the state's Permanent School Fund. The amendment, approved in Tuesday's general election, increases the amount distributed annually from the $2.3 billion fund, which supports public education without raising income or property taxes. Unofficial statewide results early Wednesday showed approximately 73% of voters supporting the measure, with 23% opposed and 4% leaving the question blank. Locally, the amendment received majority support in Monticello, Big Lake and Becker, as well as their surrounding townships, according to unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office. Support was strongest in Monticello, where 4,309 voters supported the amendment and 1,695 opposed it. Including ballots left blank, the measure received 68.8% support in the city. In Big Lake, 64.1% of voters supported the amendment, while Becker voters approved it with 60.7% support. Voters in the surrounding townships were less supportive. The amendment received 57.8% support in Monticello Township, 56.4% in Big Lake Township and 55.5% in Becker Township. Countywide, the measure received 65.2% support in Wright County, compared with 59.5% in neighboring

Monticello, MN · 2d

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Crimson boys soccer loses in heartbreaker at state

As the favored seed in the state tournament quarterfinals, Maple Grove boys soccer had a tough task on its hand. Familiar foe St. Paul Central was the first-round opponent on Oct. 29. The two teams had met in the season, and the Crimson survived a 5-3 slugfest. This time, the Minutemen won and ended the Crimson's season in penalty kicks. The first half started exactly how the Crimson drew it up. In the first 10 minutes, star senior midfielder Parker Carlson managed to control a bouncing ball on the Minutemen side of the field. Carlson made a couple moves and fired a through pass between a flurry of Minutemen defenders. Fellow senior and captain Bodi Nelson took the pass and rifled a perfect left footed shot past the goalkeeper into the back of the net. The Crimson now played with the lead, but both teams would continue to find offensive opportunities. The Minutemen had a few shots or drive in close to the goal that goalkeeper Raidyn Bailey stopped. The best play of the game from Bailey came near the end of the first half. Leading 1-0, a cross came into the box and a header directed at the ground

Maple Grove, MN · 1d

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MN state high school cross country meet will take place Saturday

The Minnesota State High School cross country meet will take place Saturday at Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Brooklyn Center. In Class A, boys teams qualifying for the meet from the region include Section 3 runner-up Windom Area and Section 2 runner-up Mountain Lake Area-Comfrey. Girls teams advancing to state are Section 3 runner-up Luverne and Section 2 runner-up Mountain Lake Area-Comfrey.

Brooklyn Center, MN · 1d

Elk River Star News

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Royals football season ends in loss to Eagan

Rogers football finished its regular season against Eagan on Oct. 30 and had a chance at instant revenge after losing their last game. The Royals couldn't deliver, ending their season in the first round of the state tournament. The Royals lost to the Wildcats 37-16 in the round of 32 as the underdog. The Royals got a six seed after a 1-7 regular season while the Wildcats got a three seed. After going down early the week before, the Royals started the game better this time around. The Royals scored the first and only first quarter touchdown on a 17-yard Aiden Kangas run. Tommy Jameson became a thorn in the Royals side starting in the second quarter. He first ran in a three-yard score with 2:12 left in the second quarter and a quick stop gave the Wildcats a chance to take the lead. With 10 seconds left in the half, Parker West hit Jameson for a 10-yard touchdown to take a 14-7 lead. The Royals tied it up in the second half right away thanks to a 52-yard catch and run from Derrick Harris to Andres Cardenas. The extra point tied the game, and the Royals were in business

Rogers, MN · 14h

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Delano High School continues with Hennepin Arts’ Spotlight Education

Delano High School is among 107 schools across Minnesota participating in Hennepin Arts’ Spotlight Education program this school year. The program connects high school theater students with theater professionals through production assessments, workshops and other learning opportunities. Participating schools receive constructive feedback and formal recognition, while students develop skills in collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and self-expression.

Delano, MN · 21h

Sahan Journal

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Minnesota passes constitutional amendment to send more trust fund money to schools

Minneapolis and St. Paul public schools will each receive approximately $1 million more annually after Minnesota voters approved larger school trust fund distributions. The post Minnesota passes constitutional amendment to send more trust fund money to schools appeared first on Sahan Journal .

Minnesota · 3d

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

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Schools are getting more money in Minnesota. What does that mean for your district?

Minnesota · 1d

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Hmong College Prep Academy Bass Fishing Team Reels In Success During 2026 Season

With their tournament championships, biggest fish tallies, a South Metro Conference title, and six Minnesota State Bass Fishing Tournament invites, Hmong College Prep Academy’s, HCPA’s, bass fishing team had a season to remember. A member of Minnesota Junior BASS Nation, HCPA anglers compete in the South Metro Conference....

Minnesota · 3d

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

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Eleven Minnesota schools land on state’s financial trouble list

Eleven Minnesota school districts are on the state SOD list for overspending budgets, with Fridley and Robbinsdale among the most indebted schools.

Minnesota · 7d

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We won't fill ESL vacant positions and will offer early retirement packages to 12 EL teachers

On Oct. 30, 2026, the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) Board of Education met to discuss alternative solutions for balancing the district’s budget due to a steep decline of English learners after Operation Metro Surge. As I have shared over the past several weeks, SPPS has approximately 542 fewer EL students than what we budgeted for. This equates to a loss of $4.9 million in funding for this school year.

St Paul, MN · 4d

Community Reporter

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St. Mary’s University Plans New Catholic Trade High School In West 7th

St. Mary’s University of Minnesota has announced plans to open a Catholic high school focused on skilled trades and technology in St. Paul’s West 7th neighborhood in fall 2028. The […] The post St. Mary’s University Plans New Catholic Trade High School In West 7th first appeared on Community Reporter .

St Paul, MN · 7d

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

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St. Paul Public Schools avoids teacher layoffs after school board proposal

The St. Paul school board has approved a plan to avoid teacher layoffs.

St Paul, MN · 6d

Laker Pioneer

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Westonka tops state districts in reading, math

Westonka Public Schools ranked first in Minnesota in overall reading and math proficiency, according to 2026 state assessment results released by the Minnesota Department of Education on Sept. 30. Mark Femrite, assistant superintendent for Teaching and Learning, presented the results to the Westonka School Board at its Oct. 12 meeting. The rankings include districts that tested at least 100 students per grade level. The results reflect the percentage of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments and Minnesota Test of Academic Skills assessments. Westonka ranked first statewide in reading for grades three, four, five and seven and in math for grades four, five and seven. The district also ranked fifth statewide in science proficiency and placed in the top five on 13 of 17 state assessments. Femrite attributed the results to strong classroom instruction and teachers’ efforts to engage students and address individual needs. The district also hosted community roundtables Oct. 27 and 28 focused on construction, machining and health care careers. The discussions brought together educators, industry professionals and community members to learn about the courses, tour Westonka High School’s new lab spaces and discuss ways to support students. Audit In other business, the board reviewed the

Minnesota · 6d

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Tyner honored with Nancy Latimer Award for advancing early childhood education and literacy justice

Dr. Artika R. Tyner, award-winning author, educator, attorney, and founder of Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute (PPGJLI), has been honored with the Nancy Latimer Award at the 2026 Little Moments Count Annual Conference. The award recognizes Minnesota early childhood champions whose leadership embodies Nancy Latimer’s extraordinary legacy of service, innovation, advocacy, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of Minnesota’s youngest children.

Minnesota · 7d

Sun Patriot

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ISD 111 board chair represents state board in D.C. trip

Watertown-Mayer School Board Chair Hunter Feldt traveled to Washington, D.C., in late September to represent the Minnesota School Boards Association at the Consortium of State School Boards Associations’ Federal Advocacy Conference. The trip included meetings with Minnesota’s congressional delegation. Feldt and fellow school board members from across the state urged lawmakers to address federal issues affecting public schools, students, families and staff. “One of my biggest points of pride was talking about Watertown-Mayer,” Feldt said. “I wanted to make sure our legislators understand how federal decisions show up in our classrooms every single day.” The conversations focused on three issues affecting Watertown-Mayer: internet access, special education funding and student mental health. Internet access through E-Rate Advocates discussed how cuts to the federal E-Rate program, administered by the Federal Communications Commission, would affect local schools. E-Rate helps districts provide students and staff with reliable, affordable and safe internet access. Special education funding When Congress passed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, it pledged to cover 40 percent of the additional cost of special education. Fifty years later, that commitment has never been met. Federal funding covers about 12 pct. of those costs in Watertown-Mayer, leaving the district to cover the difference

Minnesota · 8d

CBS Minnesota

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St. Paul eyes early retirements over English learner teacher cuts

The district and teachers' union are recommending early retirements and unfilled vacancies after an earlier plan to cut up to 18 teachers drew backlash. The school board is set to take up the revised proposal Friday.

St Paul, MN · 9d