Merrifield
Merrifield, MN · Education
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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.
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Reuben’s opens its doors to all ticketed fans for 2026-27 hockey season
ST. PAUL, MINN. – The University of St. Thomas Athletic Department announced today that Reuben’s, one of the premier hospitality spaces inside the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, will be open to all ticketed guests for every Tommie men’s hockey home game and select women’s hockey home games throughout the 2026–27 season. The expanded access provides fans across all ticket levels with an opportunity to experience one of Lee & Penny Anderson Arena’s most distinctive and elevated game-day destinations. Formerly a reserved club experience, Reuben’s will now welcome any fan with a valid ticket to a Tommie men’s or women’s…
Minnesota Daily
Administrators strike down University Senate vote against health benefits plan
On Friday, Sept. 18, the University of Minnesota Senate voted 150-6 on a resolution calling for a pause on the implementation of this year’s healthcare benefits plan, which was announced July 22. Both the Faculty and University Senates met on Friday for special sessions, which included employee testimonies on...
Minnesota Daily
More freedom for students to smudge
Throughout the summer, several faculty members worked together to update the residential smudging guidelines for the University’s residence halls, aiming to make the cultural practice more accessible for Indigenous residents. Smudging is a sacred practice in Indigenous culture used for various reasons depending on the person, such as the...
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16 Schools on the Chopping Block, Lethal Utility Poles, and Deluge Flooding: The Twin Cities Crisis Guide: Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Week In Review
It is a chaotic weekend across the metro, but Twin Cities residents are holding their ground. Families are mobilizing after the Minneapolis public schools superintendent floated plans to shutter up to 16 neighborhood schools. Meanwhile, even after a torrential downpour triggered flood alerts, community members showed up in full force for local food and cinema festivals.
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St. Paul's new Afrocentric magnet school opens in Rondo neighborhood
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - St. Paul Public Schools opened the Benjamin E. Mays Afrocentric Magnet School in the city's historic Rondo neighborhood earlier this month, giving students of color a chance to see themselves reflected in their education. A school rooted in history and community. What we know:
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2026 Election: ISD 197 School Board
Thanks to Dakota County and Lindsay Bjerke with Norton Realty for their support. We talked with candidates for the ISD 197 School Board. Our candidate questionnaire covers top priorities, school funding, the voter levy, and more. full voter’s guide for information on other local races. Race profile: ISD 197...