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mprnews.org > story > 02/09/2026 > paul-huttner-chief-meteorologist-retires

Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner to retire after nearly two decades on Minnesota Public Radio

Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner to retire after nearly two decades on Minnesota Public Radio1+ hour, 39+ min ago   (26+ words) Paul Huttner was the first meteorologist in the MPR News newsroom. "All Things Considered" listeners have relied on his weather chats for the last two decades....

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mprnews.org > story > 02/09/2026 > minnesota-paid-leave-program-sees-demand-possible-fraud-flagged

State says more than 38,000 Minnesotans sought paid leave, 'numerous' cases of fraud stopped

State says more than 38,000 Minnesotans sought paid leave, 'numerous' cases of fraud stopped4+ hour, 11+ min ago   (26+ words) Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development officials say the state's new paid leave program is seeing a burst of interest since launching in January....

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mprnews.org > story > 02/09/2026 > minnesota-settlement-federal-government-education-funding

Minnesota reaches settlement with federal government over education funding

Minnesota reaches settlement with federal government over education funding9+ hour, 34+ min ago   (10+ words) Minnesota reaches settlement with federal government over education funding'MPR News...

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mprnews.org > story > 02/07/2026 > ojibwe-language-gathering-brings-speakers-and-learners-together-in-cloquet

Ojibwe language gathering brings speakers and learners together in Cloquet

Ojibwe language gathering brings speakers and learners together in Cloquet2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (23+ words) The two-day Ojibwe Language Symposium, held at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, is open to language learners of all levels....

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mprnews.org > story > 02/04/2026 > minnesota-districts-sue-feds-to-keep-ice-away-from-schools

Minnesota districts sue feds to keep ICE away from schools

Minnesota districts sue feds to keep ICE away from schools5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (51+ words) Two Minnesota school districts backed by the state teachers union filed a lawsuit Wednesday to restore the Department of Homeland Security's policy of recognizing schools as protected areas where immigration enforcement can't be conducted. - Minnesota parents look for ways to…...

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mprnews.org > story > 02/02/2026 > columbia-heights-schools-closed-due-to-threat-on-monday

Columbia Heights schools closed Monday due to ‘credible threat’

Columbia Heights schools closed Monday due to ‘credible threat’1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (44+ words) The Columbia Heights school district canceled classes Monday after what school officials are calling a "credible threat." The district didn't release further details about the nature of the threat. It said the move to cancel classes was out of an…...

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mprnews.org > episode > 02/02/2026 > how-federal-immigration-activity-is-affecting-minnesota-schools

How federal immigration activity is affecting Minnesota schools

How federal immigration activity is affecting Minnesota schools1+ week, 2+ day ago   (17+ words) How federal immigration activity is affecting Minnesota schools'MPR News Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday...

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mprnews.org > story > 01/29/2026 > morning-announcements-for-jan-29

Morning Announcements for Jan. 29

Morning Announcements for Jan. 291+ week, 3+ day ago   (6+ words) Morning Announcements for Jan. 29mprnews.org...

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mprnews.org > story > 01/29/2026 > more-than-7000-students-virtual-in-st-paul-schools-district-makes-changes-to-grading

St. Paul schools leader: 1 in 4 students in virtual learning amid ICE surge; district tweaks grading

St. Paul schools leader: 1 in 4 students in virtual learning amid ICE surge; district tweaks grading1+ week, 4+ day ago   (30+ words) St. Paul schools leader: 1 in 4 students in virtual learning amid ICE surge; district tweaks grading'mprnews.org This story is part of our live coverage. Go to live updates....

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mprnews.org > story > 01/29/2026 > st-cloud-state-university-president-gregory-tomso-aims-to-attract-students

New St. Cloud State president aims to attract, retain more students

New St. Cloud State president aims to attract, retain more students1+ week, 4+ day ago   (12+ words) New St. Cloud State president aims to attract, retain more students'mprnews.org...