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At least 1 Minneapolis school reports measles case, district stresses up-to-date vaccinations

At least 1 Minneapolis school reports measles case, district stresses up-to-date vaccinations

District officials say they’re working with the state department of health to notify close contacts. They did not say how many cases there are or what school they’re associated with, citing privacy reasons.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Students, secretary of state partner to pre-register young voters

Students, secretary of state partner to pre-register young voters

The power of pre-registration is what drives 17-year-old Markus Wessman, executive director of The Youth Voter Project and Wayzata High School student body president, to engage his peers about politics. He founded the entirely student-run nonpartisan group last December.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Youth Mental Health panel talks cell phone bans, rural needs

Youth Mental Health panel talks cell phone bans, rural needs

The Minnesota Department of Health said 89 percent of rural physicians are providing some type of mental health services. The report also noted that in some cases behavioral health is integrated into primary care clinic settings. However, there are also gaps in coverage.
by Hannah Yang

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A wave of school threats hits Minnesota schools, experts say even unfounded ones impact students

A wave of school threats hits Minnesota schools, experts say even unfounded ones impact students

An expert who works with schools nationwide to prevent and respond to violence said these latest threats are not surprising following the school shooting in Georgia.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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12 students taken to hospital after vehicle hits Cherry school bus near Hibbing

12 students taken to hospital after vehicle hits Cherry school bus near Hibbing

The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. and the bus, which was carrying pre-K through 12th grade students, rolled at the intersection of Highway 5 and Townline Road in St. Louis County.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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2 St. Paul charter schools closed Thursday amid online rumors of violence

2 St. Paul charter schools closed Thursday amid online rumors of violence

Hope Community Academy and the Community School of Excellence canceled classes Thursday amid the social media rumors. Separately, the St. Paul public school district said it believes the rumors are not credible threats and there is no danger to any of its campuses.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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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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