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April 13, 2010 3:09 PM

Dayton calls on Pawlenty to reapply for federal education grant

DFL gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton is calling on Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty to stop blaming others for the failure of state's application for a federal "Race to the Top" education grant.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 13, 2010 11:25 AM

University looks to expand text alert program

The University of Minnesota wants to expand a program that sends an emergency notification text alert to students' cell phones.

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April 13, 2010 9:54 AM

St. Cloud school superintendent resigns

St. Cloud Superintendent Steve Jordahl plans to resign, effective June 30, school district officials confirmed Tuesday.

by Ambar Espinoza and Elizabeth Dunbar

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April 12, 2010 6:32 AM

Minnesota schools begin MCA testing

It's testing time in Minnesota as the annual MCA standardized tests get underway Monday at schools across the state.

by Tom Weber

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April 9, 2010 2:58 PM

Sartell student wins state Geography Bee

Gopi Ramanathan, a sixth grader at Sartell Middle School, is heading to the 2010 National Geography Bee after winning the state competition Friday.

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April 9, 2010 2:46 PM

Schools prep for springtime ritual of standardized tests

The MCAs are a springtime ritual of standardized tests in Minnesota schools, and are so much a part of school culture that some students take them in stride.

by Tom Weber

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April 9, 2010 3:00 AM

Federal reviewers: Minn. 'Race to the Top' application illegible, missing information

Some complaints about Minnesota's Race to the Top application, found in the comments federal officials made, call into question the quality of the application itself.

by Tom Weber

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April 8, 2010 5:43 PM

ND board: Fighting Sioux nickname is retired

The North Dakota Board of Higher Education has determined that the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux nickname is retired.

by Jessica Mador

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April 8, 2010 10:15 AM

Pawlenty tells lawmakers to pass teacher proposals

Gov. Tim Pawlenty is insisting that the Legislature pass his proposals to bring changes to the teaching profession.

by Tom Weber

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April 7, 2010 2:04 PM

Hastings student admitted he tried to shoot, but gun malfunctioned

Dakota County authorities say an eighth grader who brought a gun to the Hastings Middle School on Monday admitted he tried to fire the weapon, but it malfunctioned.

by Tim Nelson

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