Minnesota created charter schools to spur innovation. Closures and low academic proficiency have plagued them.
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When Minnesota charter schools fail, vulnerable students pay the price
Hundreds of Minnesota students are caught up each year in the often sudden shuttering of charter schools. School leaders say the closings create a cycle that sets more schools and students up for failure.
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Twin Cities charter school fraud took place under direction of school’s current leader, former employees say
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Police raids shed light on Minnesota’s weak laws, fragmented oversight of animal rescues
Proposed law changes have failed in the Legislature in recent years, but some are expected to be considered again in 2025.
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Hennepin County reduced repeat abuse of kids. Are there lessons for the rest of Minnesota?
Hennepin County spent big to protect kids. The state's largest county took action after a series of troubling deaths.
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Investigations
Minnesota's system for helping parents with addiction is full of holes. Kids pay the price.
Pregnancy and birth can be key moments for intervention, but follow-up is uncoordinated and treatment options are failing to meet demand.
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