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Opinion | Minnesota should let students practice democracy before they turn 18
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Star Tribune
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The idea is to allow students to practice democracy before they reach the age of 18.
In Minnesota, an opinion has been expressed regarding the involvement of students in democracy. The idea is to allow students to practice democracy before they reach the age of 18. One proposed method for achieving this goal is to ensure that every school board in the state includes a student representative.
This suggestion has been put forward as a potential way to increase student participation in democratic processes. Further details on this opinion can be found in the Star Tribune, which has published an article on the topic. The article expands on the idea of student representation on school boards and its potential impact on democracy in Minnesota.
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Category: government Published: August 11, 2026 Source: Star Tribune Reading time: 1 min
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