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North Star Journey

A journal exploring the history and culture of Minnesota communities. Inform these stories: mprnews.org/nsj

Podcast · By MPR News · English · US · Official site

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  1. Episode · Sep 21, 2026

    Is college getting more affordable? (opens the original)

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    Most Americans believe college is too expensive. In a Gallup poll released this summer, only 12 percent of U.S. adults say four-year colleges and universities provide an affordable education. But at the same time, a majority of parents surveyed say they still want their children to get a degree. What’s a student to do? Here in Minnesota, relatively new programs like North Star Promise aim to close the gap for low-income students. But is it enough to make a real difference when it comes to overal

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