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August 21, 2026

The Enduring Impact of Rural Education

The Enduring Impact of Rural Education Written by Jeff Drake, Superintendent Fergus Falls Public Schools,…

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August 6, 2026

From Letting it Happen to Making it Happen: Driving Literacy Gains

From Letting it Happen to Making it Happen: Driving Literacy Gains Abigayle Swenson chose to…

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July 12, 2026

Rural Minnesota School Budget Survey Findings

Rural Minnesota School Budget Survey Findings MREA's June 2026 survey of rural MN school districts…

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June 28, 2026

Permanent School Fund Statewide Informational Campaign

Permanent School Fund Statewide Informational Campaign <resources at the bottom of the page> MREA, MSBA,…

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May 31, 2026

75% of Rural MN School Districts Lose Compensatory Revenue

75% of Rural MN School Districts Lose Compensatory Revenue Despite a $10 million one-time infusion…

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May 17, 2026

2026 Legislature Races to the Finish Line

2026 Legislature Races to the Finish Line Please note, this update was written at 5…

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May 17, 2026

2026 Winter-Spring School District Referendum Results

2026 Winter-Spring School District Referendum Results It was a rough spring at the ballot box…

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May 10, 2026

Week 12 – Midnight Deadline Looms for Minnesota Legislature

Week 12 - Midnight Deadline Looms for Minnesota Legislature The state House and Senate gavel…

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May 3, 2026

Week 11 – School Funding, Budget Talks Hit Wire

Week 11 - School Funding, Budget Talks Hit Wire As of this morning, the legislature…

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April 26, 2026

Week 10 – Minnesota Lawmakers Race to Session Finish

Week 10 - Minnesota Lawmakers Race to Session Finish The Must-Do List With just three…

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April 19, 2026

Week 9 Recap – Safety Stalemate Dominates as Finance Deadline Arrives

Week 9 - Safety Stalemate Dominates as Finance Deadline Arrives The Week in Review Eight…

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April 12, 2026

Week 8 Recap – Minnesota Budget Talks Stall With Weeks Left

Week 8 - Minnesota Budget Talks Stall With Weeks Left The Week in Review Last…

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