The U.S. Treasury faced criticism from student advocates last week when it released information that $200 billion of the federal bailout bill could be used to prop up lending companies, including those...

EditorâÄôs note: This is the first in a two-part series looking at the expansion of private student loans. TomorrowâÄôs will look at student loans and the bailout bill. Viewed as problematic...

State Rep. Paul Kohls , R-Victoria, proposed a statewide budget freeze to curb spending in the face of a projected $5.2 billion deficit . The plan would cap spending from MinnesotaâÄôs General...

Minnesota will become markedly more diverse by 2050, State Demographer Tom Gillaspy said Thursday at Coffman Union. MinnesotaâÄôs changing demographics will be accompanied by increasing disparities...

Minnesota is facing what might be its worst budget deficit ever, Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced Thursday at a Capitol news conference, a sign that the financial crisis has continued to tighten its grip on...

WASHINGTON (AP) âÄî Barack Obama, soon to be the first black U.S. president, is on the road to making good his pledge to have a Cabinet and White House staff that are among most diverse ever, although...

Add students who borrow from private lenders to the ranks of Americans âÄî homeowners and businesspeople, among others âÄî who are struggling with banksâÄô unwillingness to lend...

WASHINGTON (AP) âÄî The divorce rate among soldiers and Marines increased last year as military marriages suffered continuing stress from AmericaâÄôs two ongoing wars. There were an estimated...

TRACY, Calif. (AP) âÄî A Girl Scout leader and her husband were arrested after an emaciated, terrified and nearly naked 17-year-old showed up at a gym with a chain locked to his ankle, saying he...

The Minneapolis City Council will consider a hiring freeze next week. Mayor R.T. Rybak and City Council President Barb Johnson announced the measure Monday, and the City Council will consider it at a Dec....