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What to Know About Opening Bear, Teal, Goose and Dove Seasons
The opening of bear, teal, goose and dove seasons are Sunday in Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. It may seem odd that these seasons start on a Sunday but Schmitt explains the earliest these seasons can start based on framework set up by the Fish & Wildlife Service is September 1.
Under half of Minnesota students are proficient in reading and math
MINNEAPOLIS — Statewide test scores are in, and they are showing many Minnesota students are not making the grade.New data from the Minnesota Department of Education shows reading and math test scores remain well below pre-pandemic numbers.In 2024, 45.5% of students were proficient in math, with 49.9% proficient in reading.Five years ago in 2019, 55% of students were proficient in math and 59.2% in reading. "I'm not really surprised. I don't think reading instruction has been serving students well," said Beth Weixel. Weixel is a mother of two and an English professor at the University of Minnesota and Anoka-Ramsey...
College funds fill up one car at a time outside Minnesota State Fair
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — It's not unusual to see dozens of homes and businesses near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds open up their front yards, letting folks park for a fee. For Michelle Markovich-Duren, who lives on Como Avenue near the grounds, she's done the same. "We've been doing parking...
Motley Crue slated for MN State Fair Grandstand Thursday
(Falcon Heights, MN) -- This is the eighth day (Thurs) of the Minnesota State Fair and there is a chance for rain and thunderstorms after 5 pm in the area. The State Fair opened two hours late Tuesday due to storm damage cleanup, but nearly 125 thousand people still passed through the gates. Today is Senior Day on the fairgrounds and admission for visitors age 65 and better is 13 dollars. Classic rock band Motley Crue is scheduled to perform tonight (Thurs 7pm) on the State Fair Grandstand stage.
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