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Proposed new standards would change how Minnesota students learn social studies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:27 GMT

By Becky Z. Dernbach | Sahan Journal / For MPR NewsMinnesota’s social studies standards are getting a long-awaited makeover — if an administrative law judge approves them this winter.On Sept. 25, the Minnesota Department of Education released a document outlining the “need and reasonableness” for the new standards.That may sound dry and bureaucratic. But the document marks the beginning of the end of a sometimes contentious three-year process that could result in major changes to the way Minnesota students learn social studies.If approved, the proposed changes will incorporate ethnic studies into state social studies standards for the first time. Those standards would go into effect in the 2026–27 school year.Minnesota law requires the revision of academic standards every 10 years. A 36-member committee that included teachers, parents, university professors and tribal representatives developed the proposed social studies standards. They consulted a wide range of materials, including...

River Falls suffers first loss of the season in top 10 matchup with Warhawks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:27 GMT

Wis.-River Falls is undefeated no more, and it was a familiar foil who handed the Falcons their first loss of the season.No. 7 Wis.-Whitewater turned back the No. 4-ranked Falcons 21-14 on Saturday at Ramer Field, creating a three-way logjam at second place in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football race.River Falls, Whitewater and Oshkosh are all 5-1 overall and 2-1 in the WIAC, one game behind Wis.-La Crosse (5-1, 3-0). The Falcons finish their regular season with games against La Crosse and at Oshkosh.It was an underwhelming performance from both sides of the ball for the Falcons, especially on offense, where they fell short of their season averages in rushing yards, passing yards and total points. Quarterback Kaleb Blaha, a senior from Coon Rapids, threw for 211 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown but also threw two interceptions.The Falcons lost the turnover battle 4-2, and Whitewater also dominated time of possession, holding the b...

LLS Light the Night walk for blood cancer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:27 GMT

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society gathered as a community to raise money for blood cancer research and treatment. Their 60th annual Light the Night fundraiser anticipated over 2,000 people to walk the Siena College campus.Described as holding the fifth largest fundraising walks in the world, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has raised over one billion dollars since its start in 1949. The local New York chapter was founded in 1963 by the Ostroff family and others. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "They thought when I was born in 1960 that I had leukemia. At the time, leukemia was fatal. There was no survival," described Rick Ostroff of Ostroff Associates.Rick Ostroff was eventually diagnosed with a different blood disorder and later became co-chair of the Light the Night Fundraiser with the co-owner of Lia Cars, Bill Lia. Together they raise money for a cure. Bad Blood 5K Run to be held at Siena Col...

Blues outlast Kraken for 2-1 shootout win in home opener

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues weathered through their second game of the season very similar to their first. Tight through three periods, stout goaltending paved the way to a shootout. This time around, for a win. The Blues defeated the Seattle Kraken in their home opener on Saturday at the Enterprise Center. The Blues won their fourth consecutive home opener. Former Blue Jaden Schwartz opened the scoring in the first minute second period, while Jordan Kyrou answered later that frame. Robert Thomas had the shootout winner. Jordan Binnington stole the show with 30 saves. Check back for extended recap.

Two shot, one killed in St. Louis' Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Two people were shot and one has died after a shooting Saturday evening in St. Louis' Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood. The shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Gamble Street. Investigators say a 23-year-old man was fatally shot. From Israel to St. Louis: Couple’s journey home filled with hope for peace Police say the second victim was shot in the foot, though injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The age or gender of the other victim has not been disclosed. Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the shooting. No suspect information is available at this time. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

San Jose State erupts in second half to rout New Mexico, 52-24

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:27 GMT

Kairee Robinson scored a career-high four touchdowns and totaled 189 yards from scrimmage to lead San Jose State to a 52-24 win over New Mexico on Saturday afternoon.Chevan Cordeiro completed 8 of 17 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Quali Conley added 123 yards and a touchdown.Robinson and Conley combined for 249 of the Spartans’ 259 rushing yards as San Jose (2-5, 1-2 Mountain West Conference) snapped a three-game losing streak.“I was just so proud of our team and how they responded after halftime,” said coach Brent Brennan. “I think that’s who we can be. We’ve done it in spurts, but not enough collectively. I think that was a really awesome way for us to close out a game.”The Spartans took an early 14-10 lead after Robinson scored a 35-yard touchdown run with 4 minutes left in the second quarter.On New Mexico’s final drive of the second half, the Lobos drove the ball 71 yards on 10 plays that was capped off by a Jacory Croskey-Merritt 4-yard touchdown to put N...

No. 7 Washington holds off No. 8 Oregon 36-33 to remain unbeaten

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:27 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Rome Odunze with 1:38 remaining after another debatable fourth-down decision by Oregon, and Camden Lewis missed a 43-yard field goal attempt on the final play as No. 7 Washington held off No. 8 Oregon 36-33 on Saturday in another wild chapter to their heated rivalry.Penix needed just two plays to go 53 yards in 33 seconds after Oregon was stopped on foruth-and-3 at the Washington 47 with 2:11 remaining. Penix threw a 35-yard strike to Ja’Lynn Polk between two defenders, then hit Odunze on a back-shoulder throw at the goal line to give Washington (6-0, 3-0 Pac-12) the lead.It was Penix’s fourth touchdown pass of the game and his second time connecting with Odunze, who had eight catches for 128 yards.Oregon quarterback Bo Nix had one last chance to get the Ducks (5-1, 2-1) into field goal range and reached the Washington 25 with 17 seconds left. Nix missed with his next two passes and on the final play of the game Lew...

Jenner scores 3 goals as Blue Jackets beat Rangers 5-3 for 1st win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:27 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Boone Jenner scored a natural hat trick and Columbus gave Pascal Vincent his first coaching victory by beating the New York Rangers 5-3 Saturday night for the Blue Jackets’ first win this season.Rookie David Jiricek and Justin Danforth also scored for Columbus, which opened with a 4-2 loss at home to Philadelphia on Thursday night. Johnny Gaudreau and Ivan Provorov each added two assists.Elvis Merzlikins stopped 24 shots before leaving the game with flu-like symptoms after the second period. Spencer Martin came in for the last 20 minutes and stopped 15 shots in his Columbus debut.“We managed the game really well the first two periods,” Vincent said. “It got a little tight in the third but it’s a process. Earning our win, bouncing back from a loss, I really liked our response.”Erik Gustafsson had a goal and an assist, and Will Cuylle and Chris Kreider also scored for the Rangers. Adam Fox had two assists and Igor Shesterkin made 16 stops.The Rangers looked...

Irby runs for 137 and a TD, Borisch adds 2 rushing TDs, ETSU beats Wofford 35-10

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:27 GMT

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Bryson Irby ran for 137 yards and a touchdown, Zach Borisch added two rushing TDs and Sheldon Aronold II had a pick-6 to help East Tennessee State beat Wofford 41-10 Saturday. On the fourth play from scrimmage, Arnold picked off a pass from Pauly Seely and returned it 39 yards for a touchdown and ETSU (2-4, 1-2 Southern Conference) led the rest of the way. Ewan Johnson kicked a 24-yard field goal midway through the first quarter and, after Borisch scored on a 6-yard run with about 10 minutes left in the first half, Johnson made a 37-yarder with 37 seconds left before intermission. Irby ripped off a 56-yard scoring run to cap a five-play, 75-yard drive to open the second half that gave the Buccaneers a 27-0 lead with 12:15 left in the third quarter. Seely was 15-of-31 passing for 114 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown to Dylan Djete in the fourth quarter for Wofford (0-7, 0-4). The Terriers have lost eight straight, dating to last season.Will Huzzie had s...

Daniels and No. 22 LSU’s offense is prolific again in a 48-18 win over Auburn

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:27 GMT

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Jayden Daniels accounted for 418 yards and passed for three touchdowns, and No. 22 LSU raced to an early double-digit lead that it never relinquished in a 48-18 victory over Auburn on Saturday night.LSU receiver Kyren Lacy had the most productive game of his career, catching four passes for 111 yards and touchdown. Daniels also threw touchdown passes to reciever Malik Nabers and running back Josh Williams.John Emery Jr., Logan Diggs and Williams each rushed for short touchdowns as LSU (5-2, 4-1 Southeastern Conference) scored at least 48 points for a third straight week.Daniels — whom Auburn coach Hugh Freeze declared should be a Heisman Trophy candidate — completed 20 of 27 passes for 325 yards and rushed for 93 yards.Meanwhile, LSU’s defense turned in one of its better performances this season, highlighted by drive-stalling sacks by Mekhi Wingo and Harold Perkins.Auburn (3-3, 0-3) finished with 293 total yards, representing a substantial improvement f...