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As students move out, local program helps salvage items

by Barry Lytton
Published September 2, 2014
Pack & Give Back salvaged almost 70,000 pounds of items last May, organizers said.

Bill to ease money transfers to East Africa

by Kevin Karner
Published September 2, 2014
A federal bill signed last month will streamline oversight of money transfers, but locals involved say problems persist.

5-story hotel prospects look promising

by Taylor Nachtigal
Published August 6, 2014
Some city officials and neighborhood businesses support the plan to build a new hotel in Prospect Park.

Minnesota student leaders team up for sexual assault prevention

by Blair Emerson
Published July 23, 2014
Several students spoke with the White House last week about campus sexual assault issues.

Iconic Prospect Park tower to celebrate its 100th year

by Ethan Nelson
Published July 11, 2014

The 110-foot, 150,000-gallon water tower that overlooks Prospect Park will mark its 100th year this weekend. Though the Witch's Hat Water Tower is usually open one day a year, it will be open to the...

Regents extend Kaler’s contract to 2020

by Tyler Gieseke
Published July 9, 2014
His base pay is now $625,250 per year, a 2.5 percent increase from his previous pay.

Lawmakers push for Pell Grant changes

by Blair Emerson
Published July 9, 2014
A U.S. House committee said its plan could help students graduate sooner
President Barack Obama addresses the crowd during a town hall meeting at Minnehaha Park on June 26, 2014.

Obama uses Twin Cities stage as national soapbox

by Taylor Nachtigal
Published July 2, 2014
The president made his seventh trip to Minnesota, which was his first overnight stay.
President Barack Obama waves goodbye to the crowd after giving a 30-minute speech on June 27, 2014, at the Lake Harriet Band Shell. He praised Minnesota legislation while criticizing Republicans in Congress for blocking his agenda.

Obama speaks at Lake Harriet

by Marion Renault
Published June 27, 2014
In the second day of his seventh trip to Minnesota, the president continued to criticize Republicans in Congress.

FBI investigates city’s Somali community

by Ethan Nelson
Published June 18, 2014
Agents from the FBI are meeting with Somali community members in Cedar-Riverside as part of an ongoing investigation.

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