Schools move online, close as blizzard hits southern Minnesota
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Blizzard warnings run through Wednesday evening for parts of southern Minnesota and some school districts have canceled classes or moved to online learning.
The majority of Twin Cities metro area school districts say they will face a budget shortfall this year. The Association of Metropolitan School Districts surveyed its nearly 50 members about their budgeting processes. All but a few districts say they expect to deal with deficits — many in the millions of dollars.
New data show that during the last six months of 2024, the city of Minneapolis closed 17 encampments — which affected more than 200 people.
And the Minnesota Library Association says cuts from the Trump administration threaten library programs across the state.
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Blizzard warnings, school closings Wednesday across parts of southern Minnesota
Minneapolis spent $330k clearing encampments during last half of 2024
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