Farmington: iPad lease deal gets school board's approval
Farmington schools are on track to be among the first in Minnesota to put iPads in the hands of every student, but the shift to more "personalized" and technology-driven classrooms is not without sacrifices.
http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_20629149/farmington-school-board-approves-first-ipad-lease-agreement?source=rss
Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 13:46:22 -0700
Kennedy beats Farmington to advance in girls lacrosse playoffs
Farmington won the game 13-11 to advance in the section finals behind Jessica Erchul four goals.
http://www.kare11.com/rss/article/976810/24/Kennedy-beats-Farmington-to-advance-in-girls-lacrosse-playoffs
Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 20:33:35 -0700
Minnesota unveils new system to measure school success
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) on Tuesday announced the new mechanism to measure schools across the state.
http://www.kare11.com/rss/article/976845/391/Minnesota-unveils-new-system-to-measure-school-success
Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 09:21:39 -0700
Train hits and kills pedestrian in Plymouth
One man is dead after a fatal train-pedestrian incident that occurred Tuesday morning near the intersection of 53rd Avenue North and Larch Lane in Plymouth.
http://www.kare11.com/rss/article/976838/391/Train-hits-and-kills-pedestrian-in-Plymouth
Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 08:21:39 -0700
Free TV? Could be a trend on the rise
Shelly Feldman is in a brand new apartment. The mother of two is trying to find a few financial shortcuts. Her first cut - the luxury of cable television.
http://www.kare11.com/rss/article/976496/14/Free-TV--Could-be-a-trend-on-the-rise
Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 09:59:44 -0700
Charges filed in St. Paul hit and run that injured boy
Prosecutors say a motorcyclist accused of hitting a young boy displayed blatant disregard for safety in the neighborhood.
http://www.kare11.com/rss/article/976761/14/Charges-filed-in-St-Paul-hit-and-run-that-injured-boy
Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 09:59:57 -0700
Farmington phy ed teacher helps district win $25,000 prize for anti-obesity program
Joe McCarthy gives award-winning homework meant to make students' hearts pound and leave them breathless.
http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_20683338/farmington-phy-ed-teacher-helps-district-win-25?source=rss
Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 15:41:49 -0700
Minn. has high ratio of students per counselors
School officials in Minnesota are raising concerns about the shortage of counselors available to students in the state's classrooms.
http://www.kare11.com/rss/article/976832/14/Minn-has-high-ratio-of-students-per-counselors
Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 13:14:33 -0700
Minnesota Senate approves Vikings stadium bill
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota legislature approved the Vikings stadium bill on Thursday, meaning the Vikings are extremely close to locking down their football future in Minnesota.
http://www.ktvq.com/news/minnesota-senate-approves-vikings-stadium-bill/
Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 14:01:00 -0700
Vikings stadium wagers on payback from e-gambling
Thousands of Minnesota bars and restaurants will soon be eligible to offer electronic pull tabs and bingo to their patrons.
http://www.kare11.com/rss/article/976765/14/Vikings-stadium-wagers-on-payback-from-e-gambling
Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 05:14:30 -0700
