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Support dog's presence didn't bias sex abuse trial, Minnesota appeals court rules

Support dog's presence didn't bias sex abuse trial, Minnesota appeals court rules

In July 2023, a Stearns County jury found Jairo Fernandez Sorto guilty of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for abusing a teenage girl for years starting when she was eight. Stearns County’s facility dog, Nova, was present in the courtroom as the 15-year-old testified.
by Kirsti Marohn

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With costs ballooning, what’s the future of universal school lunch programs?

With costs ballooning, what’s the future of universal school lunch programs?

The program is popular, but it’s already costing the state more money than expected — the estimated price tag is about $480 million for the first two years. Minnesota isn’t the only state to implement a program like this, nor was it the first.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Talking Sense: Navigating relationships across political divides

Has political polarization challenged relationships in your life? A Minnesota couple in a politically mixed marriage talks with two therapists and MPR News correspondent Catharine Richert about how to stay connected with family and friends, even when you disagree about politics.
by Angela Davis, Catharine Richert and Maja Beckstrom

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When a final resting place erodes away, who is responsible for preserving human remains?

When a final resting place erodes away, who is responsible for preserving human remains?

A boy recently found historic human remains along the shore of Lake Superior. His discovery reveals a serious issue facing cemeteries along bodies of water.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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How to reduce chronic absenteeism

How to reduce chronic absenteeism

Summer is over and kids are back in school — but are they? MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about chronic absenteeism — why it matters, who it impacts and what we can do to boost attendance.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reforms

Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reforms

In the decade since Black Lives Matter, a spotlight has shined on inequity in education outcomes and, in particular, how exclusionary discipline disproportionately affects Black children.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis officials say police force numbers are starting to rebound

Minneapolis officials say police force numbers are starting to rebound

After several years of declining numbers, Minneapolis city officials say the size of the police force is showing signs of growth. It will be the first time since 2020 that the department will see an increase in sworn officers.
by MPR News Staff

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