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Watchdog finds Black girls face more frequent, severe discipline in school

Watchdog finds Black girls face more frequent, severe discipline in school

The Government Accountability Office found that Black girls received nearly half of the most severe punishments, like expulsion, even though they represent only 15 percent of girls in public schools.
by Claudia Grisales

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Community healing: Groundbreaking honors ‘all lives lost and forever changed’ by 2005 Red Lake shootings

Community healing: Groundbreaking honors ‘all lives lost and forever changed’ by 2005 Red Lake shootings

On Saturday, supporters will gather for a groundbreaking ceremony on the Red Lake Nation for a memorial dedicated to those affected by the mass shooting in 2005. Ten people died that day, including the perpetrator.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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What to know as early voting starts Friday in Minnesota

What to know as early voting starts Friday in Minnesota

Minnesotans will be able to cast their ballot for presidential, statewide and local elections starting on Friday. People can vote early via mail-in ballot or visit a designated early voting location before Election Day. 
by Ellie Roth

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Art Hounds: A play looks at things Hinckley lost in the fire

Art Hounds: A play looks at things Hinckley lost in the fire

Art Hounds recommend Bucket Brigade Theater’s original play “Survivors of the Fire,” “SOLO: the performances of the McKnight Dancer Fellowships” and the the St. Peter Art Stroll.
by Emily Bright

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House rejects temporary funding bill to avoid government shutdown

House rejects temporary funding bill to avoid government shutdown

The House on Wednesday rejected Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposal that would have linked temporary funding for the federal government with a mandate that states require proof of citizenship when people register to vote.
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Officials search for more staff, other fixes for growing child care crunch in Duluth

Officials search for more staff, other fixes for growing child care crunch in Duluth

Officials, providers and parents gathered in Duluth this week to discuss possible solutions to the child care crisis in the city. The news three large day care centers will close soon is adding to an already large shortage of child care slots
by Dan Kraker

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Forget tedious paper applications, Americans can now renew passports online

Forget tedious paper applications, Americans can now renew passports online

The State Department announced Wednesday that its online renewal system is now fully operational, after testing in pilot programs, and available to adult passport holders whose passport had expired within the past five years or will expire in the coming year.
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