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Saint Paul’s East African Magnet School concludes its first year with celebration, reflection
It was a lively Friday afternoon as students, parents and teachers gathered together in the gymnasium for the last quarterly awards ceremony at East African Magnet School in St. Paul. East African Magnet School, located on the corner of Edmund Ave. and Arundel St. in Frogtown, is the nation’s first school dedicated to educating children of East African origin.
Food insecurity continues to plague UMN students
At the University of Minnesota, almost 12% of students report running out of money to purchase food, and even more express worry over their ability to afford food. The cost of groceries rose 11.4% in 2022, the highest single-year increase in decades, and has continued growing since, albeit at a slower pace. However, stores like Target and Walmart are among a handful that have announced price cuts on thousands of items.
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