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Beacon Academy Called 'High-Quality Charter School'
The Minnesota Department of Education named 24 top-performing charter schools that are eligible to apply for grants to expand and replicate their education model.

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The Minnesota Department of Education named 24 top-performing charter schools that are eligible to apply for grants to expand and replicate their education model.

Mall officials questioned the validity of receipts from Kay Jewelers in the amounts of $83,000 and $108,000 in order to get free promotional wristbands.
The state Department of Employment and Economic Development provided a $700,000 grant for the $2 million facility in hopes the company will decide to also manufacture the products in Minnesota.
Raquet has been chief of police for the city of Minnetonka since January 1, 2007.
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The Peter J. King Family Foundation grant will go to the center's Building Our Children’s Future Capital Campaign.
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Rep. John Benson will be completing his fourth term in the Legislature. Jon Applebaum, a local attorney, entrepreneur and DFL activist, announced his campaign for the seat.
Rep. John Benson will be completing his fourth term in the Legislature. Jon Applebaum, a local attorney, entrepreneur and DFL activist, announced his campaign for the seat.
Rep. John Benson will be completing his fourth term in the Legislature before he retires. Candidates are already announcing bids for the seat.
Officials are asking for help locating offenders they consider dangerous on the roads.
Officials are asking for help locating offenders they consider dangerous on the roads.
The Opus Group announced recent sales of land to KF Dental Company LLC and Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.
'The goal of the additional technology and software is to provide for reinforcement, practice and increased engagement with the Common Core English Language Arts standards.'
Singers, dancers, beat boxers and actors showcased their talent in two shows raising over $350, which will be used to help students and families of Osseo Senior High.