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The Minnesota Daily

Politics-DNU

High legislator turnover rate not an irregularity

by Kevin Beckman
Published February 2, 2016
More than twelve legislators said they won't be seeking re-election next term.
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders pumps his fist into the air, greeting a crowd of nearly fifteen thousand supporters who attended his rally at the St. Paul RiverCentre on Tuesday evening.

Thousands turn out for Bernie

by Keaton Schmitt
Published January 27, 2016
Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders addressed a crowd of nearly 15,000 at St. Paul’s RiverCentre on Tuesday night.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks to a crowd at the McNamara Alumni Center on Tuesday where she outlined her intentions to combat terrorism on an international level as well as the home front.

Clinton unveils terrorism plan

by Hannah Schacherlerl
Published December 16, 2015
Speaking at the McNamara Alumni Center, the presidential candidate outlined a five-step plan to counter terrorism.

U asks for additional state money

by Brian Edwards
Published December 14, 2015
The total request is for about $39 million, plus some recurring requests.

Bikers call for further protections

by Melissa Steinken
Published December 9, 2015
Mayor Betsy Hodges proposed to set aside $6M for protected bike lines around Minneapolis.
Graduate student Courtney Gildersleeve speaks at the University Baptist Church in Dinkytown on Thursday, where people gathered, calling for Minnesotas surplus funds to be spent on education.

Surplus could bolster education

by Hannah Weikel
Published December 7, 2015
Students, educators and leaders are urging the state to invest its $1.87B surplus in education.

Sex assaults go unreported

by Benjamin Farniok
Published December 7, 2015
About 90 percent of universities didn’t report rape on campus last year.

Advocates want state surplus to aid education

by Hannah Weikel
Published December 4, 2015
At a rally Thursday, educators, students and some lawmakers called for the $1.87 billion surplus to be spent on education.

More data to be public on accreditation

by Benjamin Farniok
Published December 3, 2015
New requirements aim to make the process of accreditation more transparent.

U Libraries face budget shortfalls

by Brian Edwards and Keaton Schmitt
Published November 30, 2015
Libraries systemwide are adjusting resources while grappling with budget cuts.

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