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Anthony Lonetree

Reporter
St. Paul education
A lifelong music fan, Lonetree wrote the first Replacements stories to be published in a daily newspaper (St. Paul Dispatch) and now makes in-store mixes for a Northeast Minneapolis vintage clothing store -- with top sound sources. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife, son and two dogs. He also has four daughters from an action-packed early life on St. Paul's East Side. He's a Ho-Chunk tribal member.

Latest from Anthony Lonetree

St. Francis schools sued over controversial book ban policy as students stage walkout

Two lawsuits, one filed by parents and another by the American Civil Liberties Union, seek to end a ban on books that the suits say were based on the viewpoints or stories they conveyed.
March 25, 2025

Trump wants to nix the U.S. Department of Education. How would that affect Minnesota schools?

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order attempting to partially to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
March 20, 2025

For the first time in years, enrollment rises at Minneapolis and St. Paul schools

Hispanic students are key to increases, with Minneapolis welcoming new native Spanish speakers and St. Paul stepping up recruitment efforts.
March 15, 2025

Some Minnesota schools are now offering take-home meals for kids fasting during Ramadan

St. Paul leads the way with take-home breakfasts and lunches, and St. Cloud students have expressed interest, as well. But will the kids eat them?
March 9, 2025

St. Paul high school field trip canceled after anti-white racism complaint filed

Highland Park Senior High School event was billed for those who “identify as a student of color.”
February 28, 2025

New St. Paul Public Schools superintendent to be paid $270,000 in first year

Stacie Stanley, who grew up in the Rondo neighborhood and graduated from Central High, will start with the district on May 12.
February 19, 2025

Minnesota lawmakers propose taking classroom cellphone bans statewide

A hearing was held Monday as school districts rush to meet a March 15 deadline to set local policies.
February 10, 2025

Schools are facing cuts across Minnesota. Bloomington has an interesting plan.

Districts across Minnesota are due to receive $531 million in automatic per-pupil funding increases during the next two years, but costs are rising and chances for significant new aid are slim.
January 27, 2025

St. Paul high school field trip canceled after anti-white racism complaint filed

Highland Park Senior High School event was billed for those who “identify as a student of color.”
February 28, 2025

New St. Paul Public Schools superintendent to be paid $270,000 in first year

Stacie Stanley, who grew up in the Rondo neighborhood and graduated from Central High, will start with the district on May 12.
February 19, 2025

Minnesota lawmakers propose taking classroom cellphone bans statewide

A hearing was held Monday as school districts rush to meet a March 15 deadline to set local policies.
February 10, 2025

Schools are facing cuts across Minnesota. Bloomington has an interesting plan.

Districts across Minnesota are due to receive $531 million in automatic per-pupil funding increases during the next two years, but costs are rising and chances for significant new aid are slim.
January 27, 2025
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