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Sequester cuts could hit grants

by Meghan Holden
Published October 31, 2013

The second round of sequestration cuts could threaten the Pell Grant.

Neighborhood organizations to decide how they’ll spend Vikings’ money

by Alex Bitter
Published October 31, 2013

The Minnesota Vikings are looking for high-visibility projects to fund in the neighborhoods adjacent to the University of Minnesota ahead of their arrival at TCF Bank Stadium next year. At a meeting Wednesday...

Judge to decide later on Paterno family lawsuit

by Associated Press
Published October 29, 2013

BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania judge said Tuesday he would decide later whether to allow a lawsuit filed against the NCAA by the family of longtime Penn State football coach Joe Paterno and...

Student sexually assaulted in Como

by Bryna Godar
Published October 28, 2013

The incident took place early Sunday morning.

NJ governor ends gay marriage fight as couples wed

Published October 21, 2013

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Chris Christie dropped his legal challenge to same-sex marriages on Monday, removing the possibility that the vows of couples who began getting married hours earlier could be...

Marcy-Holmes residents warm to master plan

by Alex Bitter
Published October 17, 2013

A plan to guide development in the neighborhood is in its final stages.

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...