Maple Grove, MN|News|
Anoka-Hennepin School District Approves Hybrid Model For Fall
On Monday, board members of one of the largest school districts in Minnesota approved their back-to-school plan.
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Minnesota: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Minnesota are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Eagan, MN|News|
MN Vikings: First 2 Home Games Will Be 'Closed To The Public'
Minnesota is set to host the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 13. No fans will be allowed to attend the game.
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Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
More Twin Cities Private, Public Schools Make Decisions For Fall
Whether it's a public or private school, the options available amid COVID-19 are some version of in-person classes, hybrid, or online only.
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Across Minnesota|News|
Minnesota’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.7 Percent
The national unemployment rate is at 10.2 percent for July, down from 11.1 percent in June.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
How Coronavirus Affects Minnesota Kids: 5 Things To Know
Are kids less likely to contract COVID-19? How many kids have tested positive? A new report looks at the coronavirus’s effect on children.
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Burnsville, MN|News|
Burnsville Center Mall Set To Go Into Foreclosure
CBL Properties, which owns the mall, was significantly impacted by the coronavirus-related shutdowns earlier this spring.
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Stillwater, MN|News|
'Stillwater Strong' Facebook Group Aims To Help Parents
This school year will be unlike any other before. "Stillwater Strong" was created to help parents navigate the new challenges.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Most Schools Going Virtual, Including In Twin Cities Metro
Only a quarter of students nationwide will attend daily in-person school, a survey shows.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Big Ten Officially Postpones Fall Sports: No Gopher Football
The Minnesota Gophers will not play football this fall.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Federal Reserve Bank Chief: Need 6-Week Lockdown To Save Economy
A strict lockdown is needed if Americans want to save the economy, says the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Big 10 Cancels Football Season, No Minnesota Football: Reports
The Minnesota Gophers may not take a gridiron again until 2021.
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St. Louis Park, MN|News|
Here's What Twin Cities Private Schools Are Doing This Fall
Whether it's a public or private school, the options available amid COVID-19 are some version of in-person classes, hybrid, or online only.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
More Twin Cities School Districts Make Decisions For Fall: LIST
A number of school districts in the Twin Cities metro have announced their "education model" decision for this fall.
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Eagan, MN|News|
What Each Twin Cities School District Is Doing This Fall: LIST
The state has left the ultimate decision of how schools reopen this fall to each individual school district in Minnesota.
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Across Minnesota|News|
Minnesota High School Football, Volleyball Seasons Delayed
Football and volleyball season in Minnesota will start in the spring amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Across Minnesota|News|
2 Minnesota Prisons To Close Due To Budget Crisis
The closures will come after the state Legislature failed to act on the Department of Corrections' budget request.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Richfield, MN|News|
Nickelodeon Universe To Reopen With 'Limited Attractions'
The theme park at the Mall of America will reopen with "significantly reduced capacity" and other safety protocols amid the pandemic
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Woodbury, MN|News|
Board For Woodbury Schools To Discuss Fall Plans: Livestream
The board will meet Monday night to review the district's 2020-21 school plan.
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Maple Grove, MN|News|
Hybrid Model Recommended For Maple Grove Schools This Fall
Families who prefer distance learning can sign up for the optional "Distance Learning Academy."
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Across Minnesota|News|
Large Crowd At Minnesota Rodeo Potentially Exposed To Coronavirus
A person infected with COVID-19 attended the event, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Which Minnesota Schools Are Encouraged To Stay Closed?
The Minnesota Department of Health Thursday released parameters that schools should meet before they can reopen for in-person classes.
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Woodbury, MN|News|
South Washington Schools To Discuss Fall Plans At Aug. 3 Meeting
Districts officials say they are currently reviewing options and guidelines for reopening schools this fall that were released by the state
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Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Apple Valley, Rosemount Schools To Use 'Hybrid Learning' Model
The district will also provide the "196 Digital Academy​" for families who do not want their children to attend school in person at all.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|News|
Eagan Schools In District 196 Will Use 'Hybrid Learning' Model
The district will also provide the "196 Digital Academy​" for families who do not want their children to attend school in person at all.
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St. Louis Park, MN|News|
St. Louis Park To Issue 'Return To School Guide' In August
The St. Louis Park school district says decisions for the upcoming schooling year still need to be determined.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
'Leading Recommendation' For St. Paul Schools Is Online Only
St. Paul Public Schools are likely to start the school year this fall using the "distance learning" model of education.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Gov. Walz Announces 'Safe Learning Plan' For Minnesota Schools
Minnesota school districts will work with health officials to choose in-person classes, distance learning, or a hybrid model for this fall.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Walz To Announce Fall Plans For Minnesota Schools: Livestream
Parents and guardians across Minnesota Thursday will learn about the state's plan for school in the fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Apple Valley, Rosemount Schools Prepare For Fall 2020 Scenarios
Last month, the Minnesota Department of Education asked school leaders to plan for three different scenarios this fall.
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Eagan, MN|News|
Eagan Schools Prepare For All 3 Fall 2020 Scenarios
Last month, the Minnesota Department of Education asked school leaders to plan for three different scenarios this fall.
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