TODAY'S COLUMN
In the end, Minnesota's governor's race will test whether longstanding geographic voting patterns hold under the pressure of a controversy that has placed the competence and accountability of state government squarely before the electorate.
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Minneapolis did not solve its school problem. It postponed one difficult decision and accepted responsibility for finding a better answer. The school board has demonstrated that it can respond to public opposition and now demonstrate that it can produce a sustainable financial and educational plan.
Quinn Hughes extended his season-opening point streak to seven games and has 10 points, including eight assists. He has recorded at least one assist in every game this season.
The organizations said their combined workforce would have access to expanded career paths, educational opportunities and academic partnerships, with additional investment planned in digital health and data analytics.
The arena will accommodate Monsters home games during the spring and summer, outside the university's primary college hockey and basketball seasons. The move also gives the Monsters access to a substantially larger population base and a major professional sports market.
The evening will begin in Symphony Hall with a 1960s theme, recognizing the DECC's opening in 1966. Guests will then move through other campus venues featuring exhibits and activities reflecting subsequent decades.
For Hermantown and Hibbing-Chisholm, the road to a state hockey championship runs through each other. For Proctor, it runs through a demanding Class 2A basketball field that will have months to prepare for Chloe Johnson.
