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A judge has denied a request from Olga Franco for acquittal or a new trial. Franco was convicted last month in connection with a school bus crash near Cottonwood which killed four children.
Pawlenty renews push to change teaching rules
Gov. Tim Pawlenty traveled the state today to discuss education initiatives he'd like to see pass during next year's legislative session. Some of the ideas might sound familiar because Pawlenty has pursued them before.
The University of Minnesota will open a Confucius Institute on Friday. It will promote the study of Chinese language and culture throughout the state, particularly in K-12 education and in the business community.
A few Somali parents in Willmar complained that the public schools weren't allowing their Muslim children to step out of class for daily prayer. Today, school officials said they won't change their policy, which allows students to pray during lunch time and between classes.
State wants feedback on science standards
The state Department of Education wants to know what Minnesotans think of its updated list of standards for science education. The first of six public hearings will be held tonight in Fergus Falls.
Tuition increase included in proposed U budget
University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks unveiled his budget proposal today, which will ask lawmakers for nearly $150 million in new money. It also calls for a 4.5 percent increase in tuition.
City cops take over high school beat
Minneapolis public schools are once again being patrolled by city police. Security at the schools had been provided for the past five years by Minneapolis Park Police.