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Threats and burnout pushed a Teacher of The Year to resign education post
A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year and current elementary school principal, Ryan Vernosh underscored the depth of the levels of stress and burnout last week when he resigned from a state education policy board and then outlined why he did so on social media.
‘Great Resignation' will force employers to be more flexible
Americans are quitting their jobs at a record pace. Some people are retiring early. Others are switching careers. Employers are having to change up their worker recruiting and retention strategies.
With high COVID transmission, Mankato schools are rethinking safety protocols
With COVID-19 positivity rates on the rise again, Mankato public school officials are weighing whether to update its schools’ safety guidelines to help stop the spread of the virus.
A major winter storm is taking aim at southern Minnesota, with a foot or more of snow projected for some areas on Friday. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley about the storm and snowfall trends in recent Decembers.
Kimberly Potter trial: Wright girlfriend testifies on fatal police stop
Prosecutors on Thursday emphasized the collateral damage done as they pressed their case that the ex-Brooklyn Center officer acted recklessly in firing her service weapon. The judge also denied a defense motion for a mistrial.
Art Hounds: Capturing the light, sound and joy of the season
Jorts Improv takes on the holiday romantic comedy in “A Snowy Kiss.” Painter Joshua Cunningham captures the light falling across landscapes throughout Minnesota. An Austin Advent concert features a van Daalen pipe organ.