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Minnesota Star TribuneSaturday, 4 April 2026
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State hits new high for grad rates
Big gains among minorities mark Minnesota high schools’ 2nd consecutive record year.
The paper frames the educational milestone as a positive regional success story, explicitly highlighting progress in closing racial disparities while maintaining a measured tone.
Minnesota's high school graduation rates have reached record levels for the class of 2025, driven by improvements among minority students, following years where the state struggled with persistent racial achievement gaps.
“Big gains among minorities”
“Supportive of institutional progress”
Trump proposes $1.5T for defense
Budget gives Pentagon 44% increase, domestic spending a 10% cut.
Focuses on the stark contrast between a substantial increase in military spending and proposed cuts to domestic programs.
Iranians in Minnesota lament, cheer U.S. war on homeland
Explores the divided reactions of the local diaspora to escalating U.S. military conflict abroad.
U.S. fighter jet is shot down, 2nd crashes
Crew member rescued, another missing in Iran.
Factual reporting on U.S. military aviation losses during a major escalation in the Middle East.
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