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
Minnesota schools are gearing up to ask voters for more money
Education Minnesota reports an increased interest from local teachers in getting behind fall ballot measures to bump up property taxes.
June 18, 2025
5 takeaways for Minnesota schools from the legislative session
Private schools were spared from cuts and charter schools face new transparency and accountability requirements.
June 10, 2025
St. Paul teacher made this school his home, and the neighborhood helped him thrive
After 31 years, Tim Chase is hanging it up at Murray Middle School. He says the science program is in good hands.
June 2, 2025
A Minneapolis principal went to Sweden. She returned with plans for the lunchroom.
Parents and community members pitch in, too, as Lake Harriet elementary school marks a year of the “Dragon Diners” program, which is as much about the vibes as the menu.
May 22, 2025
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
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
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