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10/13/2026 · Goodhue County

Student Loan Repayment Varies for Three Former Classmates

Three friends who attended college together now experience different student loan situations. One has paid off her debt, another makes consistent payments, and the third sees her balance grow.

10/14/2026

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Democrats Adjust Mail Ballot Practices, Data Shows

Democratic voters are requesting fewer mail ballots for upcoming elections, but those who do are returning them more quickly. An analysis by NBC News Decision Desk and the University of Pennsylvania details these shifts in early voting patterns.

10/12/2026

Education

College Students Express Concerns Over National Political System

College students are voicing concerns about the national political system's ability to address their future needs. This sentiment reflects a perceived disinterest from government in improving their lives. The Associated Press gathered these observations through recent reporting.

10/05/2026

Education

Supreme Court to Review Migrant Detention Policy, Global Incidents Unfold

The Supreme Court will examine a policy requiring the mandatory detention of migrants. Meanwhile, UK police detained a British-Iranian citizen on terror suspicions, and a Russian drone struck a school in Kyiv.

10/03/2026

Education

New York Rape Law Prompts Discussion After Cornell Case

New York's penal law regarding rape has come under scrutiny after a Cornell University student's case did not result in criminal charges. The law specifically defines rape as penile-vaginal penetration, which legal experts and advocates say can exclude other forms of sexual assault.

10/02/2026

Education

Cornell Lawsuit Prompts Scrutiny of Police Sexual Assault Investigations

A lawsuit filed against Cornell University, alleging a brutal rape, has highlighted concerns about police investigative practices in sexual assault cases. Experts indicate many police officers lack sufficient training in trauma-informed approaches.

10/01/2026

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