State officials are urging caution on Minnesota’s lakes, ponds, and rivers as rapidly melting ice leads to dangerous conditions.
Over the past few days, at least three people have fallen through the ice, and two have died. The Minnesota DNR warn no ice is ever 100-percent safe, since thickness and stability can vary widely even within a few feet.
Minnesota graduation rates hit record high in 2025
Minnesota's four-year high school graduation rate continued to inch upward in 2025 after dipping in the pandemic. As they applauded the gains, state officials expressed concern about students affected by the federal immigration raids.
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Immersion school connects students to Indigenous life
Wicoie Nandagikendan, an early childhood Dakota and Ojibwe immersion program, uses cultural teachings and family engagement for hands-on language learning. Despite funding freezes and external pressures, the program has remained open, supporting youn...
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The WNBA expansion draft is Friday. Here's how it works
The league's expansion draft on Friday will determine part of the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo's make-ups and who will be leaving the rosters of existing teams. Two teams will make their debut in the 2026 season as the WNBA expands to 15 teams.
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Fargo paper drops left-leaning columnists
Forum Communications, which owns newspapers and TV stations throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana and both Dakotas, parted ways last week with left-leaning columnists. The move has sparked protest from readers.
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