sam stroozas
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According to the investigative report, Eagan band teacher Brett Benson had a “pattern of predatory grooming behaviors … with numerous students” going back a decade in two school districts.
Teacher showed ‘predatory grooming behaviors’ with Eagan High girls, police detective concluded
Minnesota has layers of state laws and procedures designed to prevent inappropriate relationships between teachers and students. The case of one former Eagan educator raises questions about how well t...
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October 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
According to the investigative report, Eagan band teacher Brett Benson had a “pattern of predatory grooming behaviors … with numerous students” going back a decade in two school districts.
planned parenthood north central states reported a 150% increase in appts for long-acting birth control options after trump was reelected. it surpassed the number of appts when trump was first elected, and when roe v. wade was overturned. my latest ⬇️ www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
Minnesotans seek long-term contraception after Trump win, worry about abortion access
While Minnesota passed the PRO Act last year protecting abortion access statewide, residents say they are still worried what the upcoming Trump-Vance administration could do.
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November 30, 2024 at 1:33 AM
planned parenthood north central states reported a 150% increase in appts for long-acting birth control options after trump was reelected. it surpassed the number of appts when trump was first elected, and when roe v. wade was overturned. my latest ⬇️ www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
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While detailed plans have yet to emerge, health and legal experts, practitioners and advocates in Minnesota are closely monitoring the new administration for hints about what federal changes to abortion policy could mean for the state. www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
What’s ahead for abortion access in Minnesota under a Trump administration
While detailed plans have yet to emerge, health and legal experts, practitioners and advocates in Minnesota are closely monitoring the new administration for hints about what federal changes to aborti...
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November 21, 2024 at 1:21 PM
While detailed plans have yet to emerge, health and legal experts, practitioners and advocates in Minnesota are closely monitoring the new administration for hints about what federal changes to abortion policy could mean for the state. www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
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Last week, I accompanied folks at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge who keep count of migrating sandhill cranes.
If you've never heard the call of a sandhill crane, it's worth clicking through to Kirsti Marohn's story on MPR News just for the listen:
www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
If you've never heard the call of a sandhill crane, it's worth clicking through to Kirsti Marohn's story on MPR News just for the listen:
www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
November 20, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Last week, I accompanied folks at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge who keep count of migrating sandhill cranes.
If you've never heard the call of a sandhill crane, it's worth clicking through to Kirsti Marohn's story on MPR News just for the listen:
www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
If you've never heard the call of a sandhill crane, it's worth clicking through to Kirsti Marohn's story on MPR News just for the listen:
www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
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Really liked this @samstroozas.bsky.social story from August. Terrific images from Tim Evans. I love deeply reported local stories #randomexcellence
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Touched by cancer, Minnesota’s ‘Dragon Divas’ find power paddling as one
For many Minnesotans, dragon boat racing is a fun way to enjoy the water and form new friendships. But for more than 80 women in the Twin Cities who’ve survived cancer, it runs much deeper. They’ve fo...
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November 21, 2024 at 2:53 AM
Really liked this @samstroozas.bsky.social story from August. Terrific images from Tim Evans. I love deeply reported local stories #randomexcellence
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OK, here we go.
Here are links to some of the excellent journalists who work for MPR News and its sister organizations APM Research Lab and APM Reports. I'll keep updating, but this is a start.
go.bsky.app/UaGFUu1
Here are links to some of the excellent journalists who work for MPR News and its sister organizations APM Research Lab and APM Reports. I'll keep updating, but this is a start.
go.bsky.app/UaGFUu1
November 19, 2024 at 8:46 PM
OK, here we go.
Here are links to some of the excellent journalists who work for MPR News and its sister organizations APM Research Lab and APM Reports. I'll keep updating, but this is a start.
go.bsky.app/UaGFUu1
Here are links to some of the excellent journalists who work for MPR News and its sister organizations APM Research Lab and APM Reports. I'll keep updating, but this is a start.
go.bsky.app/UaGFUu1
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This week's highlight was sharing the reflections of Nudieland mass shooting victims as one of the teen defendants took a plea deal in court. It's a heavy read, but well worth it if you have the time and headspace.
www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
November 15, 2024 at 3:42 PM
This week's highlight was sharing the reflections of Nudieland mass shooting victims as one of the teen defendants took a plea deal in court. It's a heavy read, but well worth it if you have the time and headspace.
www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...