The settlement applies to two lawsuits that claimed the school district failed to protect students from bullying that was based on sexual orientation. The students will receive $270,000 total. The one board member who voted against the settlement resigned after it was approved, saying it sets a bad precedent.

An agenda for the school board's work session Monday night includes time to address a "consent decree" following a closed session with the district's attorney. Six former and current students claim the district failed to address their complaints of being bullied because of their sexual orientation.

A judge ruled Friday that the racial discrimination suit could continue after school officials moved to dismiss it. A former African-American student alleges that faculty supported a homecoming event called "Wigger Day."

Police are looking for suspects that broke into the Red Wing Pottery storage facility and stole thousands of dollars worth of donated pottery items. The items were for use during the organization's children's program at their annual convention.

School districts in Minnesota are feeling the pressure to compete for students and state money. Declining birth rates and open enrollment are pushing some schools to start recruiting babies and toddlers.