July 23, 2001 -
July 17, 2001 - Thousands of Minnesota students get another chance this week to pass one or more of the tests they need for graduation. Most of the students have spent their summer in hot classrooms, preparing for the Basic Standards Tests in reading, math or writing. But education researchers say these intense summer sessions alone cannot guarantee test success.
July 10, 2001 - Governor Ventura says the state had to spend more than three million dollars to prepare for a possible government shutdown. Ventura released a preliminary estimate as he again criticized legislators for not finishing a budget until the final days before the new fiscal year. But legislative leaders say the governor can share in the blame.
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June 27, 2001 -
June 21, 2001 - With another school year over, thousands of foreign exchange students are now packing their suitcases, saying good bye to their American friends and heading home. Participants say such programs can be deeply rewarding, but local organizers say the search for families to host these exchange students gets tougher every year. Minnesota Public Radio's Tim Pugmire reports...
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May 9, 2001 - According to results from the Basic Skills Tests, sophomores are getting smarter by each year. This is the third year students were required to take the Basic Skills Tests.
May 8, 2001 -