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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.

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October 8, 2008 3:11 PM

MnSCU audit calls for improved financial systems

Minnesota's Legislative Auditor says some colleges and universities should improve some aspects of their financial systems, like how faculty use credit cards.

by Tom Weber

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October 8, 2008 9:16 AM

U of M: Stem cell study used falsified data

The University of Minnesota is asking a leading academic journal to retract a stem cell study published by a former university researcher. The researcher agrees there were errors in the study, but stands by its results.

by Tim Nelson

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October 7, 2008 1:16 PM

Red Lake families reach settlement in 2005 shooting

Families and survivors of the 2005 Red Lake school shooting have reached an undisclosed settlement with the company hired to come up with crisis plans.

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October 6, 2008 10:33 AM

U of M gauges support for possible smoking ban

The University of Minnesota is considering a campuswide smoking ban at its Twin Cities location.

by Tim Post

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October 3, 2008 10:21 AM

Hormel Institute expands cancer research

The Hormel Institute in Austin is celebrating the opening of a $23 million expansion to its cancer research facility.

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October 3, 2008 9:04 AM

Solar powered homes open to the public

Organizers of this weekend's annual Minnesota Solar Tour expect more interest this year because of high energy prices.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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October 3, 2008 8:13 AM

Parents, educators promote day for reading

Parents, teachers and other adults spent time reading to kids around Minnesota Thursday as educators marked national "Read for the Record" day.

by Minnesota News Network

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October 2, 2008 12:25 PM

Report: Mpls. schools not meeting targets in 4 of 5 areas

The head of Minneapolis Public Schools presented a report Thursday morning, updating progress in five key areas. In four of those, students are not meeting the district's own targets.

by Tom Weber

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October 2, 2008 3:00 AM

Some schools look for ways to allow cell phones, without distractions

Schools worry that cell phones distract from learning, but with most students owning one, how best to regulate them?

by Tom Weber

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September 25, 2008 12:00 AM

A new Minnesota Miracle?

This year, state Democrats plan to push an education plan they're calling the "New Minnesota Miracle," which would increase school funding by $2.5 billion. Gov. Pawlenty is also pushing his plan to improve the schools; his focus is on teacher performance pay and recruiting mid-career professionals to teach math and science. Midday explores these proposals and what they'll mean for education in Minnesota.

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