Josh Verges
Pioneer Press
Saint Paul, MN, United States
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MN Senate joins House in passing free school meals for all MN students
House lawmakers approved similar language last month and will have to agree to the Senate’s version before sending it along to Gov. Tim Walz. → Read More
10 more charged in Feeding Our Future scandal, bringing total to 60
“Our work is not done,” said U.S. Attorney Andy Luger said at a news conference Monday. “We expect to bring more charges in the future.” → Read More
Special St. Paul school board meeting after fatal stabbing yields 63 speakers
They shared fears over school safety, along with ideas for making things better. → Read More
Dozens to speak at Tuesday meeting on St. Paul school safety
The meeting starts at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Washington Technology Magnet. → Read More
MN school enrollment falls, but charter and private schools add students
Free-meal signups surged as federal aid stopped and the state began directly certifying students based on Medicaid enrollment. → Read More
St. Paul school board to hold listening session on school safety
The meeting will be livestreamed on the district’s website. → Read More
Snapchat post during drill led to real lockdown at Pine County school
A senior was expelled last year for a Snapchat post that caused a “significant disruption,” but the state education commissioner overturned that decision. → Read More
Former Carleton biology professor named next president of St. Olaf College
Susan Rundell Singer will be the first woman to lead St. Olaf. → Read More
Harding High School students return to classes after fatal stabbing
A week after the stabbing death of a student, Harding High School reopened its doors Friday with changes in place to support students. → Read More
MN Supreme Court upholds laws preventing felons on probation from voting
The justices also acknowledged the laws harm people of color and all but invited lawmakers to change them. → Read More
St. Paul school, city officials discuss new partnership after student’s stabbing death – Twin Cities
The school board voted to remove police officers from St. Paul schools in June 2020. → Read More
Charging decision likely Tuesday for Harding HS student in fatal stabbing at school
Harding and four other high schools will have police officers stationed outside the schools through at least the end of the week. → Read More
Harding High School student stabbed, killed fellow student, police say
A 16-year-old student was taken into custody in the death of a 15-year-old boy. → Read More
UMN medical school overtakes Mayo Clinic in federal grants
The U’s medical school met its goal of placing among the top 25 U.S. universities. → Read More
Minnesota House passes free meals for all students
Republicans argue many families don’t need the legislation, which will cost around $200 million a year. → Read More
Matt Kramer to leave UMN for vision loss nonprofit
Kramer previously worked in Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s cabinet and led the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. → Read More
Hastings students get cold lunches as food service workers strike
SEIU Local 284 represents 35 mostly part-time employees working under contracts that expired last year. → Read More
Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing UMN of favoring minority student groups with fee revenue
Two students sought changes in the way the U allocates lounge space at the Minneapolis student union and awards fee revenue to student-media groups. → Read More
Maxfield Elementary joins forces with St. Thomas as a collaborative learning school
St. Thomas education majors will get far more time in the classroom than most student-teachers. → Read More
Judge again dismisses UMN football players’ lawsuit over handling of alleged 2016 gang-rape – Twin Cities
The lawsuit, which was revived in 2021 by an appeals court panel, was dismissed again Thursday because of a lack of evidence. → Read More