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Copy shortlink: Qualifying Minnesota high school seniors would be automatically accepted into some local colleges and universities through a new admissions program Gov. Tim Walz wants to create as part of his budget plan. Walz is also recommending the state invest $35 million in a new college grant program targeted to workers who were affected by the pandemic. The proposals headline $150 million in new higher education spending included in Walz s two-year budget plan, which was unveiled last week. The Minnesota State college system would receive a $63.5 million boost to its state appropriation under Walz s budget proposal, while the University of Minnesota would get a $46.5 million increase. ....
In recent weeks, COVID-19 positive cases have remained steady in Itasca County, according to Itasca County Public Health Manager Kelly Chandler. During a press conference on Thursday, Chandler relayed an update on the local COVID-19 situation and invited mental health professionals to offer tips for people on how to stay healthy and positive during this stressful time. In the past seven days, Itasca County has seen 53 new positive cases; 117 in the past 14 days. Currently, 85 residents are hospitalized due to COVID-19 and 16 are in an intensive care unit (ICU), according to state reports. Total positive cases among Itasca County residents to date is 2,751, with 43 deaths related to COVID-19. ....
KARE 11 Investigates: More Minnesota students failing classes during pandemic Survey of Minnesota school districts finds course failure rates have doubled or tripled at many schools with the highest disparities among distance learners. Author: Lauren Leamanczyk Updated: 10:30 PM CST December 9, 2020 BLOOMINGTON, Minn. Sandra Mortensen, a Bloomington school counselor, uses snacks like cookies and donuts to reach kids in danger of falling through distance learning’s cracks. In her more than 20 years she says she’s never seen so many kids face so many challenges. “Some of them are caring for younger siblings. Some of them are maybe in homes that are more crowded - that maybe aren’t able to accommodate five or six kids studying independently,” she explained. ....