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December 31, 2008 3:19 PM

Consultant lists three Robbinsdale schools that should close

A consultant is recommending the Robbinsdale School District close three of its schools to account for declining enrollment.

by Tom Weber

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December 30, 2008 11:43 AM

Two reports make pitch for more education funding

As lawmakers return to the Capitol next week to face a massive budget deficit, two new reports make the case for more education funding.

by Tom Weber

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December 29, 2008 10:25 AM

Recently resigned St. John's president dies

The former president of St. John's University who stepped down for health reasons last fall has died. Dietrich Reinhart was 59 years old.

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December 26, 2008 1:20 PM

Lower enrollment means lower funding for schools

School enrollment keeps falling in Minnesota, and with it schools will have to do with fewer dollars from the state.

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December 18, 2008 3:00 PM

Recession provides real world lab for biz schools

Professors know one of the best ways to capture students' attention is to use real world examples in the classroom. The current financial turmoil is one of the most effective teachable moments ever for business schools.

by Tim Post

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December 18, 2008 3:00 AM

Schools already cutting budgets, ahead of state action

Schools aren't waiting for possible cuts from the state to slash their own budgets.

by Tom Weber

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December 17, 2008 7:57 AM

Residents vote against Annandale schools construction

Voters in the Annandale School District have overwhelmingly rejected a ballot question that would have approved $45 million for construction projects.

by Tom Weber

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December 17, 2008 3:00 AM

Community colleges say down economy may mean enrollment gains

It's hard to find much good news in this bad economy, but some Minnesota community colleges see potential for growth during these tough economic times.

by Tim Post

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December 16, 2008 2:00 AM

Todd Boss rides his 'Yellowrocket'

Todd Boss is riding a poetic wave. Not only has a major publishing house just released his first book of poems, "Yellow Rocket," he says the nation has just elected a poet as president. Boss is the self-appointed poet laureate of Nina's Coffee Cafe in St Paul.

by Euan Kerr