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Homeless people, advocates gather to protest ordinances

by Emily Johns
Published February 3, 2003

With a blanket wrapped around his shoulders and a steaming cup of hot chocolate in his hands, Buddy Gail Horton Jr. discussed his life as a homeless man in Minneapolis. Horton, who has been homeless for...

Legislature to pick four new regents from 12 finalists

by Paul Sand
Published January 31, 2003

A state advisory committee recommended 12 finalists to the Legislature to fill four open seats on the University's Board of Regents. The Regents Candidate Advisory Council interviewed 18 applicants - including...

Xcel responds to local groups’ coal-burning plant concerns

by Emily Johns
Published January 30, 2003
Some groups said they have worried about the coal- burning Riverside plant's emissions for a long time.

Conference committeenow holds reins forcurrent state budget

by Libby George
Published January 29, 2003

The state budget for fiscal year 2003 is now in the hands of a joint conference committee after the Senate and House rejected their respective budget proposals Tuesday. The House bill - passed Monday after...

U chapter completes first Habitat for Humanity home

by Emily Johns
Published January 27, 2003

The University's Habitat for Humanity chapter celebrated the completion of its first sponsored home at a dedication ceremony Saturday morning. Peggy White and her family, the new homeowners, attended the...

Police to meet, brainstorm on Jenkins, other missing men

by Rocky Thompson
Published January 27, 2003

Police from across Minnesota and Wisconsin will meet in Stearns County on Thursday to pool information on four missing persons cases involving young men. Chris Jenkins, a 21-year-old Carlson School of...

Attorney General: Anti-smoking group’s reforms aren’t adequate

Published January 24, 2003

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A district judge should appoint a new entity to run stop-smoking programs that are funded by Minnesota's 1998 settlement with tobacco companies, the state said Thursday in a court filing. The...

Marcy-Holmes area slated to receive summertime facelift

by Emily Johns
Published January 23, 2003

When students living in the Marcy-Holmes area leave for the summer, the neighborhood won't be deserted. Road workers, tree planters and bike path planners will take their place, working on projects designed...

Nearly 150 Minnesotans to deploy to SW Asia

Published January 22, 2003

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Almost 150 members of the Minnesota Army National Guard have been deployed to Southwest Asia to support the war on terrorism. The troops will leave next week for training at Fort...

State grant program faces funding shortage this year

by Kari Petrie
Published January 21, 2003
Dearth amounts to $9 million to $16 million

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