Anthony Lonetree
Reporter
St. Paul educationA lifelong music fan, Lonetree wrote the first Replacements stories to be published in a daily newspaper (St. Paul Dispatch) and now makes in-store mixes for a Northeast Minneapolis vintage clothing store -- with top sound sources. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife, son and two dogs. He also has four daughters from an action-packed early life on St. Paul's East Side. He's a Ho-Chunk tribal member.
Latest from Anthony Lonetree
Amid other budget cuts, new partnership keeps Minneapolis kids dancing at school
The city and school district are teaming to bring dance education to every school site and recreation center in Minneapolis.
May 13, 2025
Minnesota’s high schoolers graduated at record rate in 2024
Gains were posted by nearly every demographic group, with students of color outpacing whites in all but one category.
May 7, 2025
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Enrollment data shows how Minnesota schools and students are changing. Look up your district.
The number of kids is relatively flat, but students are more diverse than they used to be and their families are choosing different kinds of schools.
May 5, 2025
To combat absenteeism at this Minneapolis school, students are helping their peers get to class
Roosevelt High is one of 14 schools in the district that have enlisted students to educate their peers on the importance of regularly attending classes.
May 2, 2025
For decades, Minnesota has subsidized private schools. Gov. Tim Walz wants to cut $109 million.
Senate DFLers and the teachers union back the erasing of funds first approved in 1969; schools say that could price out families seeking the best choice for children.
April 15, 2025
Minneapolis and St. Paul schools try to balance budgets without deep cuts in classrooms
Final budget approvals are expected in both St. Paul and Minneapolis on June 10.
April 6, 2025
St. Francis schools sued over controversial book ban policy as students stage walkout
Two lawsuits, one filed by parents and another by the American Civil Liberties Union, seek to end a ban on books that the suits say were based on the viewpoints or stories they conveyed.
March 25, 2025
Trump wants to nix the U.S. Department of Education. How would that affect Minnesota schools?
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order attempting to partially to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
March 20, 2025
For decades, Minnesota has subsidized private schools. Gov. Tim Walz wants to cut $109 million.
Senate DFLers and the teachers union back the erasing of funds first approved in 1969; schools say that could price out families seeking the best choice for children.
April 15, 2025
Minneapolis and St. Paul schools try to balance budgets without deep cuts in classrooms
Final budget approvals are expected in both St. Paul and Minneapolis on June 10.
April 6, 2025
St. Francis schools sued over controversial book ban policy as students stage walkout
Two lawsuits, one filed by parents and another by the American Civil Liberties Union, seek to end a ban on books that the suits say were based on the viewpoints or stories they conveyed.
March 25, 2025
Trump wants to nix the U.S. Department of Education. How would that affect Minnesota schools?
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order attempting to partially to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
March 20, 2025