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Christo Rey’s first graduating class: beating the odds | By Beth Hawkins | Tuesday, May 31, 2011 | Not only is every member of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School’s first class graduating, 58 are headed for college and the other three have enlisted in the military. Photo of graduating senior Kiara Machuca courtesy of Cristo Rey | Click here to read the story
What it’s like to be a real-life ‘Doc Martin’ | By Susan Perry | Tuesday, May 31, 2011 | CAWSAND/KINGSAND, England — Dr. Lawrence Barnes is definitely not like Dr. Martin Ellingham, the central character of the popular British comedy drama TV series “Doc Martin.” MinnPost photo by Susan Perry | Click here to read the story
What makes a city lovable? | By Steve Berg | Wednesday, June 1, 2011 | Against all odds and despite a harsh climate and a remote location we’ve built a remarkable city that people care deeply about. MinnPost photo by Steve Berg | Click here to read the story
If state constitution is enforced, this shutdown could be horrible | By Eric Black | Thursday, June 2, 2011 | Although it was done in 2005, nothing in the constitution authorizes the governor or courts to keep even “core functions” running without legislative participation. Click here to read the story
In Hopkins, technology helps students conquer math | By Beth Hawkins | Thursday, June 2, 2011 | Anthony Padrnos’ students show instant engagement with a system called the Promethean ActivBoard. Photo courtesy of Jolene Goldade-Swanson | Click here to read the story
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius gets firsthand look at Minnesota patient-safety initiatives | By James Nord | Friday, June 3, 2011 | Sebelius, during a visit to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, also touts a new $1 billion federal program aimed at bringing parts of the nation up to speed with Minnesota’s efforts. MinnPost photo by James Nord | Click here to read the story
Should we be worried about European E. coli? In the long run, yes, says U’s Osterholm | By Susan Perry | Friday, June 3, 2011 | Michael Osterholm says he is not surprised by the outbreak, which scientists believe began when people ate contaminated salad vegetables, most likely tomatoes, cucumbers or lettuce. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer | Click here to read the story