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Education News

MPR News keeps track of the latest education news in Minnesota so you can understand the events shaping the future of learning and how it impacts students at any level.

Stay informed about local education events, policies and more happening in schools and colleges across Minnesota.

Yes, this is college — and there's no instruction manual

Kern Walster (from the Nice Ride booth) is a chemical engineering student who sounds as if he’s got a good head on his shoulders. But I had to laugh when he and his roommate, John Phillips, described how they showed up to the wrong class this morning. Looks like the room assignment had changed —…
by Alex Friedrich

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How to get around campus

How to get around campus

In front of the student union I meet freshman roommates John Phillips and Kern Walster at the Nice Ride tent. I’m drawn to them after hearing John proclaim the bike subscription program as as both “cool” and “awesome”. Neither Twin Cities native has a car — John hasn’t even gotten around to getting his drivers…
by Alex Friedrich

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How to spot a freshman

How to spot a freshman

I’m walking out of Middlebrook looking for a place where outsiders like me can get some breakfast. I run across a rather frazzled-looking David Kosal, a computer science freshman from Apple Valley who’s wandering around with a campus map and looking confused. I check my watch. It’s 9 a.m. Guess who’s about to be late…
by Alex Friedrich

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The most important meal

The most important meal

MPR/Alex Friedrich Theo (left) and Sam hit the grub So I’m able to get into the dining hall without eating. Man, this place is dead. And it’s only about 8:30 or so. Where are all the students? I spy Nate Martin and Sam Simon eating, so I figure I’ll see how their breakfast is going.…
by Alex Friedrich

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Why I've got to eat somewhere else

Why I've got to eat somewhere else

The U has been less than friendly in the morning. I stop by Middlebrook Hall’s cafeteria, thinking I’d slap down a few bucks to eat with the students. Yeah, right. No walk-ins here. The woman at the information desk explains that you have to be part of a meal plan to eat there — or…
by Alex Friedrich

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How's the first day of Univ. of Minn. classes?

How's the first day of Univ. of Minn. classes?

Today I’ll be roaming the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities campus today to see how students are faring on their first day of classes. How’s registration? How’s class? And most important: How’s the food? If you see me, say hi — or Tweet me if anything interesting is happening in your little corner of…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Mopeds, moving in early, study abroad

Mopeds need permits at the U: After seeing an increase in mopeds and moped-related safety problems, the University of Minnesota as of Aug. 30 does not allow moped drivers to park at bicycle racks. They need permits and must park in certain areas. British official wants tighter restrictions on student visas: The largest group of visas granted…
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Districts mull how to spend 'EduJobs' money

Districts mull how to spend 'EduJobs' money

Today is the first day of class for most Minnesota school districts. As the year gets underway, districts are also trying to figure out how to use some federal money that's designed to preserve education jobs.

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Duluth students being housed in motel

Duluth students being housed in motel

In late July we saw how the University of St. Thomas was having to do some creative arranging to create more housing for a surplus of freshman. Now Duluth is having its share of problems in that department. The solution: The Best Western Edgewater. It’s now home to 122 students from the University of Minnesota…
by Alex Friedrich

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