Students at Minnesota’s oldest high school are giving their mascot a makeover — one that reflects the diversity and values of the student body today. St. Paul Central High School has long been ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — Students at Minnesota’s oldest high school are giving their mascot a makeover — one that reflects the diversity and values of the student body today.

The state agency says 59,720 Minnesota students graduated from high school in 2024. The graduation rate rose to 84.2%, which according to MDE is the highest graduation rate ever recorded.