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Somali daycare owner tied to fraud wins Minnesota House race sparking online fury: 'Lost state'

Abdi Daisane's Blooming Kids Child Care Center in St. Cloud received millions in state and federal funding and has faced multiple violations.

Minnesota · 2d

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Margaret Duffy Of St. Johns Prep Wins Second Straight Class A Cross Country Title

Margaret Duffy of St. Johns Prep is a state champ again, leading 159 runners in Class A girls cross country at Majestic Oaks in Ham Lake.

Ham Lake, MN · 8h

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Minnetonka eighth-grader is drawing comparisons to Minnesota football legends

A former Gopher believes Theodore Brown could surpass Larry Fitzgerald, Eric Decker and Tyler Johnson as the best wide receivers in Minnesota prep football history.

Minnetonka, MN · 4h

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Planning Begins for Wayzata High School Expansion

Wayzata High School, currently the largest high school in Minnesota, is preparing for another major expansion. The Plymouth City Council recently met to review proposed plans for the high school campus. The expansion project includes new classroom and lab spaces, an eight-lane swimming pool, and additional tennis courts to support the school’s growing student body.

Plymouth, MN · 2d

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Waconia paraprofessional earns associations' top honor

Amanda Phenix, a special education paraprofessional in Waconia Public Schools, is Education Minnesota’s 2026-2027 ESP of the Year. The winner was announced Oct. 24 at reception in St. Paul. Phenix has worked in the Waconia Public Schools for 21 years. As a special education paraprofessional, she works directly with students on Individualized Education Plans to meet the education goals established by their case manager and special education team. She does this through intentional engagement with students, checking in on their emotional and physical health throughout the day, and collaborating with teachers to shape lessons that meet students where they are at. Phenix says that building trust is one of the most important pieces of her job. “Building positive, lasting relationships with students in this setting is not optional—it’s essential,” she said. “It can take weeks, even months, to earn their trust. But once it’s there … students begin to open up, show up differently, and find success academically, socially, and emotionally.” Phenix’s colleagues praise her versatility and patience. Paul Tordoff, special education director at Waconia Public Schools, said Phenix “possesses a unique combination of compassion, expertise, and unwavering patience that makes her an ideal fit for our Waconia Middle School

Waconia, MN · 1d

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Wayzata High School Students Develop Teen Driver’s Ed App

Learning to drive in Minnesota is complicated. Two Wayzata seniors are aiming to make that progress easier to follow with their new app, Drivvy. Twin brothers Maksym and Mark Abazher moved to the Twin Cities from Ukraine with their family two years ago. There was plenty to learn when they landed at Wayzata High School, including the rules of the road.

Wayzata, MN · 2d

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2026 MSHSL Football Section Final Previews for Wright County Area teams.

One more step to take for four Wright County Area football teams to reach the 2026 MSHSL Prep Bowl in Football. Friday should be a crisp, but great late fall night. Last week I went 4-1 in my picks and are 50-15 overall this season. Here is my preview and picks for tonight’s games. Good luck to all the athletes and teams tonight!

Wright County, MN · 1d

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Otters Brody Nelson Caps Off Stellar Career at MSHSL Class AA State Meet

The Minnesota high school cross country season reached its pinnacle at the MSHSL Class AA State Championship, held at its new host venue, Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake. Representing Fergus Falls on the state's biggest stage, senior Brody Nelson closed out his high school cross country career with a gritty performance against the finest runners in Minnesota.

Fergus Falls, MN · 20h

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Eden Prairie Schools community forum explored safety concerns, solutions

Parents and staff raised safety concerns at an Eden Prairie Schools forum as district leaders and law enforcement outlined security measures. The post Eden Prairie Schools community forum explored safety concerns, solutions appeared first on Eden Prairie Local News .

Eden Prairie, MN · 1d

Stillwater Gazette

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Girls soccer: Mounds View turns back Ponies in state quarterfinals

SPRING LAKE PARK — After outlasting Stillwater for the conference title, Mounds View also denied the Ponies a trip to U.S. Bank Stadium after prevailing with a 2-1 victory in the Class AAA state quarterfinals on Thursday, Oct. 29 at Spring Lake Park High School. The fifth-seeded Mustangs (17-2-1) jumped out to a two-goal lead early in the second half and withstood strong pressure from Stillwater to earn a spot in the semifinals. Mounds View moved on to face top-seeded Lakeville North (15-1-2) in the semifinals on Thursday, Nov. 7, with the winner to meet either third-seeded Eagan (14-2-3) or seventh-seeded Duluth East (15-4-1) in the finals on Saturday morning. The reigning state champion Ponies, who graduated 17 seniors from that squad, finished the season with a 15-3-2 record. “If you had asked me before the season we would go 15-3-2, I’d take that in a heartbeat,” Ponies coach Mike Huber said. “But once you get to that point where you could have or should have won, it stings a little more.” Stillwater held an 11-6 advantage in shots on goal, but were unable to dig out of a 2-0 deficit. With just four players on the field from last

Mounds View, MN · 1d

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Concordia Orchestra performs for students in Osseo

The Concordia Orchestra visited Osseo Senior High School on Oct. 29 for a school-day concert for students. The performance is part of the orchestra’s annual fall tour, which gives Concordia students opportunities to perform throughout the region and engage with younger musicians. The orchestra’s program featured Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Leonore Overture No. 3,” Aaron Jay Kernis’ “Air for Flute and Orchestra,” featuring Concordia flute professor Deb Harris, and Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Symphony No. 5.” Foster Beyers, interim director of orchestral activities at Concordia College for the 2026-27 academic year, conducted the orchestra. Beyers previously served on Concordia’s music faculty from 2011 to 2016. Concordia junior Sam Lindsay of Maple Grove is a cello player in the orchestra. The Concordia Orchestra won the American Prize for Orchestral Performance in 2018-19 and the American Prize’s Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for Performance of American Music. The orchestra has also received two EMMY Awards for its nationally broadcast Concordia Christmas Concerts. The orchestra has performed at internationally renowned venues, including the Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall. Known for its rich string sound, inspiring performances, and diverse programming, The Concordia Orchestra is a leading orchestral program among liberal arts colleges in the Upper Midwest. Additional

Osseo, MN · 3d

Stillwater Gazette

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Football: Ponies fall short against Prior Lake

SAVAGE — Seeking a fresh start in the postseason, some familiar challenges hampered Stillwater in a 28-13 loss to Prior Lake in the first round of the Class AAAAAA football playoffs on Friday, Oct. 30 at Prior Lake High School. The fifth-seeded Ponies (2-7) were locked in another tight battle through three quarters, but unable to make enough plays down the stretch — or avoid their opponents from seizing those opportunities. “Unfortunately, this feels like a broken record,” Stillwater coach Beau LaBore said. “It feels like most of the games that we’ve played.” The Ponies outgained Prior Lake (360-340), gained more first downs (26-14), and held a nearly 14-minute advantage in time of possession while running more than twice the number of plays (82 to 40), but were held scoreless in the second half as the Lakers (5-4) pulled away for their fifth straight victory after starting the season 0-4. Prior Lake’s reward is a road trip to top-seeded Moorhead (9-0) on Friday, Nov. 6 for a spot in the state tournament. The Spuds join Champlin Park (9-0) as the only remaining teams without a loss among the state’s largest schools. Stillwater moved the ball throughout the game against a

Stillwater, 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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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 · 5d

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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 · 3d

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

Minnesota · 3d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 9d