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Education News
MPR News Staff

Photos: Back to class for Minnesota students this week

Students gather and embrace in the hallway.
Hugs between friends were common as they arrived for their first day at Richfield High School, were greeted by faculty, got their new class schedules and rejoined their classmates.
Judy Griesedieck for MPR News

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Today was the first day of school for most Minnesota districts. MPR News had photographers at Richfield High School and Prior Lake High School.

Richfield High School
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A large crowd gathers in the entrance of the school.
The first day of school at Richfield High School. Before the first bell signals a return to classes, students gather in the entrance area and are greeted by faculty, get their new class schedules and rejoin their classmates and friends.
Judy Griesedieck for MPR News
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Two students carry large boxes.
Seniors Alex Leen, left and Liv Loftsgaarden carry large boxes of donuts for the staff as they arrive for the first day of school at Richfield High School.
Judy Griesedieck for MPR News
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Three school staff members laugh while greeting students.
Rachael Lenmark, coodinator for the Richfield Help Resource Center, right, and school board member Eric Carter were among the greeters as students arrive for their first day of school at Richfield High School and rejoin their classmates.
Judy Griesedieck for MPR News
Prior Lake High School
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Students fill the bleachers of a school gymnasium
Incoming freshman fill the gymnasium at Prior Lake High School during a welcome rally on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.
Ben Hovland | MPR News
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Four students pat themselves on their own backs
Incoming freshman at Prior Lake High School pat themselves on the back during a welcome rally on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.
Ben Hovland | MPR News
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Pep band students carrying large bass drums
Members of the Prior Lake High School pep band leave the school’s gymnasium after performing at the first day of school rally on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.
Ben Hovland | MPR News