Minnesota schools are starting a new year, but will the students show up for class?
Attendance dropped during the pandemic and a concerning percentage of students still miss too many days of school. Districts are trying to find out why, and how to help.
Tolkkinen: Growing food for fuel isn’t working. It’s time to rethink ethanol.
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Does society really need to spend $8.9B to capture ethanol carbon emissions?
Souhan: Despite hope for the future, Vikings fans might miss Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter
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Already a fanbase that hates to see former players succeed elsewhere, Vikings fans might need to prepare for the worst as Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter could thrive this year.
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