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Deal reached to avoid default and open government

Published October 16, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leaders announced last-minute agreement Wednesday to avert a threatened Treasury default and reopen the government after a partial, 16-day shutdown. Congress raced to pass...

University courts Chinese students, reaps benefits

by Kia Farhang and Roy Aker
Published October 16, 2013

U.S. universities are benefiting from record-high Chinese enrollment.

Auto-erotic asphyxiation possible in Castro’s death

Published October 10, 2013

The Cleveland kidnapper hanged himself Sept. 3 at a prison reception center.

Boehner proposes short-term debt extension

Published October 10, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a fresh deadline, House Speaker John Boehner said Thursday that Republicans would vote to extend the government's ability to borrow money for six weeks — but still...

State Department asked U prof for advice on Syria

by Nathaniel Rabuzzi
Published October 7, 2013

Kathryn Sikkink created a possible solution for the Syrian conflict.

Shutdown threatens University research

by Alexandria Chhith
Published October 3, 2013

Federal workers who review grant applications have been furloughed.

Mayoral candidates debate in south Minneapolis

by Nathaniel Rabuzzi
Published September 20, 2013

Seven candidates looking to fill Mayor R.T. Rybak’s position discussed police misconduct, education and other issues Thursday.

Design team for Nicollet Mall selected

Published September 19, 2013

City officials announced Thursday that a New York-based firm will redesign the mall.

UDA to reevaluate residential parking ordinance

by Nicholas Studenski
Published September 17, 2013

The University of Minnesota District Alliance has assigned a task force to reevaluatea 2009 city ordinance requiring residential properties to provide half of a parking space per bedroom, with at...

Mayor Rybak announces 2014 budget proposal

by Nicholas Studenski
Published September 3, 2013

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak announced his $1.1 billion 2014 budget proposal in August. In his proposal, Rybak emphasized the importance of investing in the city’s future. For projects...