Lawmakers consider retooling ‘equalization aid’ to better help property-poor school districts
The formulas that determine how aid is distributed have become “outdated and upside-down,” says Sen. Roger Chamberlain, R-Lino-Lakes.
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What training should a Minnesota teacher have? New licensure proposal ignites old debate
An attempt to tweak Minnesota’s new teacher licensure system reveals a rift over how much value to place on formal teacher preparation programs versus alternative routes to becoming a teacher.
‘Worldly cuisine’: Roseville schools to serve more diverse lunches
Sharon Richards-Noel, a chef, caterer, and owner of West Indies Soul Food Truck, is developing new recipes that will debut in April.
Beyond diversity: Trainer Eddie Moore on moving to the next level of engagement
Diversity trainer Eddie Moore will speak from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Metropolitan State University Library and Learning Center.
Why Minnesota legislators are so worried about the state’s farmers
The push to address the issue of mental health, in particular, has been infused with a sense of urgency after lawmakers in St. Paul recently learned of two farmer suicides.
Feedlot dilemma: Local entities consider whether to set caps on size
It’s a question counties and townships across Minnesota have explored. Some have opted to enact some kind of local ordinance to give them control over livestock operations that continue to grow larger as the total number of farms shrinks.
Minneapolis 2040 was a victory — for food policy activists
The fact that the plan even mentions food policy was seen as a victory in the eyes of food policy pros around the metro.
Food Innovation Team helps small businesses navigate Minnesota’s complex food laws
The Food Innovation Team is an eight-member group that includes two more food system advocates, as well as representatives from the state health and agriculture agencies and a couple people from county health departments.
As it looks to evolve, Frogtown Farm welcomes new director
Dave Colling takes the helm at Frogtown Farm – a 5.5-acre nonprofit urban farm in St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood – as it enters a new phase.
Latest fight over controversial landlord’s Minneapolis properties puts spotlight on housing court
Del Campo Chacon’s eviction fight — part of a larger struggle among a group of families living in five Frenz properties on the same block — is a new chapter in a long story, one that includes allegations of fraud, unsanitary conditions, rent strikes and city intervention.
Farm-to-school programs have been good for Minnesota farmers and students alike. Is it time for the Minnesota Legislature to cough up some lunch money?
Advocates want a state-level position supporting districts’ efforts to use local food in the cafeteria, as well as more funding for equipment.
The U wants to bring the kiwi berry (whatever that is) to a grocery store near you (though not for a long time)
After decades of working with backyard growers and amassing a collection of plant material, the University of Minnesota is investigating the possibility of producing kiwi berries at a commercial level in Minnesota.
From trade wars to climate change, farmers’ prospects are increasingly dire. Can tech provide the solution?
In St. Paul, tech entrepreneurs shared their big plans to “disrupt” the food system. A day later in Minneapolis, farmers painted a darker picture.
State grant program offers money, and legitimacy, for urban agriculture
It’s the first time Minnesota has allocated money specifically for urban agriculture.
Why Minnesota companies have a lot to say about addressing global food insecurity
Efforts on the international stage by Minnesota food and agriculture companies play an integral role in addressing food insecurity, said David Beasley, executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme.
Inquilinxs Unidxs Por Justicia’s long fight for low-income renters
As the debate around the city’s housing crisis takes center stage, the organization sees an opportunity to elevate their crusade for better living conditions and landlord accountability.
Can Minnesota garlic become a thing? The state’s growers have ambitious plans for a burgeoning industry
With help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the state’s garlic growers have embarked on an effort to see if Minnesota garlic can become a full-fledged industry.
At Frogtown Farm, neighbors do a share of the work for a share of the harvest
The 5.5-acre farm was started in 2013 by Trust for Public Land, the City of St. Paul and the Wilder Foundation.
Corcoran block party doubles as opportunity to rally around a new affordable-housing vision
Everyone had a story about subpar living conditions. Still, they all want to stay.
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