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19 Challenged Ballots, No’s Gain 2, Yes Gain 1 – SWC...

South Washington County School District 833 recounted the ballot question #2 votes on Friday resulting in the "yes" votes gaining one, the "No" votes gaining two, and 19 challenged ballots going to the Canvassing Board on Wed., Nov. 25.

Minneapolis approves $100K for ‘community healing’ artwork

The city of Minneapolis announced Monday that it has approved $100,000 in grants “for urgently needed artist-led creative healing in the wake of the...

Minneapolis man pleads guilty to arson of St. Paul car rental...

A Minneapolis man charged with arson of a St. Paul car rental agency that took place during the Twin Cities riots in late May...

Sibley East School District Loses $2.9 Million Lawsuit Against Farmer Nathan...

JJudge denies Sibley East School District's motion to require Nathan Kranz pay $2.9 million in damages.

STOP BOLD COLD – Opposition Group to Stillwater Schools ISD 834...

After passing an operating levy in 2013 and a building bond in 2015, Stillwater Schools ISD 833 is proposing to close three elementary schools. A parent group, "STOP BOLD COLD," has formed to oppose the district's plans.

Did Bias Pass ISD 833’s $96Million Bond? Will It Be Up...

Did bias play a role in the determination of the ISD 833 Question 2 Bond passing? During the Canvassing Board meeting, a minor dust-up occurred...

Minnesota well-represented at White Privilege conference

A 5-day conference on "Courageous Conversations" about race is underway in Baltimore, and Minnesota schools have sent dozens of educators and administrators to the meeting.

“Students for a Democratic Society” Trying to Block Controversial Speakers at...

Do UMN students agree with the controversial group "Students for a Democratic Society"'s attempt to block free speech on campus?

$96 Million Bond To Be Challenged in District Court

The South Washington County ISD 833 $96 million bond referendum ballot Question 2 is headed to Washington County District Court.  A Notice of Contest and...

BREAKING NEWS: Update on Stillwater School Board School Closures Decision

Update on Stillwater School board decision to close three elementary schools.