That's the most in 10 years. The AP says districts are becoming more dependent on local taxpayers as inflation outpaces state funding.
The two suspects were spotted leaving a barber shop.
A multi-agency effort to curb crime will go on until further notice.
There's unconfirmed reports the suspected gunman and an accomplice have been arrested.
The crash happened before sunset Wednesday, but no one called 911.
If the nurses walk off the job, Minnesota would be home to one of the largest nurses strikes in U.S. history.
A court challenge seeks to revive Iowa's abortion ban.
The projects extend to areas all across the state.
The number of cases in the latest reporting period dropped compared to the previous week's update.
All five escaped serious injury.
The rise in violent crime in Minneapolis is showing signs of plateauing.
The victim is in her 20s.
MPR reports voters across Minnesota approved about 7 out of 10 school referenda. Voters approved renewals almost unanimously, but districts didn't fare quite as well with requests for new money.
More than 100 schools across the state appealed ?to voters in levy elections. While some are seeking funds to help expand or develop programs, other districts are calling them 'survival levies' and say layoffs and program cuts are certain if they aren't passed.
Stillwater is one of dozens of districts in limbo after voters turned down tax increases Tuesday. The district faces a $10 million dollar budget deficit.
St. Paul schools Superintendent Valeria Silva wants to ask voters for extra money in November. She proposes renewing an existing schools levy -- and raising it. A current levy has brought in about $30 million a year since 2006. The proposed raise would amount to an extra $65 a year on a $149,000 home, the median value in the district this year.
Rep. Pat Garafalo, R-Farmington, says too many school districts vote on levy funding in odd-year elections when turnout is considerably lower without federal or statewide races. Garafalo argues small groups dictating policy is not ideal.
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