Anthony Lonetree
Reporter
St. Paul educationA 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
‘Super seniors’ boost public school enrollment. Who are they?
Students without enough credits to graduate but who return to school to earn their diplomas also are part of school district enrollment tallies.
August 17, 2025
St. Paul schools, teachers reach deal on new two-year contract
Agreement marks break from strife of recent years as two sides now set out to ask voters for more money.
August 8, 2025
Man trespasses three times at Minnesota Capitol in 24 hours — once naked — arrested on Wisconsin warrant
An email to legislators said the man was found naked in the Senate chamber and had “apparent mental health concerns” but was not threatening. Legislative leaders expressed concern.
July 27, 2025
St. Paul schools to pitch $37 million tax increase to voters
Ballot measure comes in wake of chronic deficits and siphoning of reserves.
July 16, 2025
Filipino teachers are filling St. Paul school jobs, and they’re staying for the summer
A group of 19 educators began work in 2024-25, and more could be needed amid ongoing shortages.
July 15, 2025
Minnesota’s Catholic schools are thriving with the help of a nonprofit
Enrollment and literacy have risen, and many praise a foundation started by Best Buy founder Richard Schulze.
July 5, 2025
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Trump administration withholds school funding, spelling uncertainty for Minnesota budgets
The already-approved federal grants are aimed at after-school and summer programs, teacher training and support for those learning English.
July 2, 2025
Minnesota schools are gearing up to ask voters for more money
Education Minnesota reports an increased interest from local teachers in getting behind fall ballot measures to bump up property taxes.
June 18, 2025
5 takeaways for Minnesota schools from the legislative session
Private schools were spared from cuts and charter schools face new transparency and accountability requirements.
June 10, 2025
St. Paul teacher made this school his home, and the neighborhood helped him thrive
After 31 years, Tim Chase is hanging it up at Murray Middle School. He says the science program is in good hands.
June 2, 2025
A Minneapolis principal went to Sweden. She returned with plans for the lunchroom.
Parents and community members pitch in, too, as Lake Harriet elementary school marks a year of the “Dragon Diners” program, which is as much about the vibes as the menu.
May 22, 2025
Amid other budget cuts, new partnership keeps Minneapolis kids dancing at school
The city and school district are teaming to bring dance education to every school site and recreation center in Minneapolis.
May 13, 2025
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