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Experts warn that recent school shootings show growth in new radicalization pattern
Some researchers say these recent attacks are examples of "nonideological" terrorism — the result of several antisocial, decentralized, online networks coming together.
Department of Defense pulls $1.1 million federal grant from Winona State University
Earlier this week, the Pentagon said The Department of Government Efficiency was cutting $80 million in funding for programs it said do not support the Department of Defense’s core mission.
Trump administration cancels $400M in grants and contracts with Columbia University
Multiple federal agencies announced Friday that they're canceling grants and contracts because of what the government describes as the Ivy League school’s lackluster efforts to squelch antisemitism on campus. The U of M is one of five colleges under new federal antisemitism investigations.
State grant gives Minnesota students the chops for meat processing
Applications are now open for the Meat Education and Training (MEAT) grant. In the first round of grants, the West Central Area School District was able to start up a program. Agriculture teacher Eric Sawatzke says he added a class due to high interest from students.
Some Minnesota child cares closed Monday to call for more state funding
Hundreds of providers, teachers and families were expected to take part in a “Day Without Childcare” to underscore the need for more funding, affordability and accessibility for kids and parents, as well as living wages for staff.
Minnesota House rejects banning transgender athletes from girls sports
Republicans in control of the House had brought forward the proposal, which mirrored a recent executive order from President Donald Trump. The bill, however, wasn’t expected to pass.
 How a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling could make schools liable for dangerous hires
A Minneapolis charter school can be held legally responsible for hiring a gym teacher who sexually assaulted students. The Supreme Court decision could have implications for schools across the state.