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Representative Keith Ellison and Sean Hannity ensue in verbal brawl

by Marjorie Otto
Published February 27, 2013

As reported by both MPR and MinnPost, last night Congressman Keith Ellison was invited to talk with Sean Hannity of Fox News. The show started with a mash-up of President Obama's speeches about the...

Campus traffic is light Saturday morning at Harvard Street and Washington Avenue. Some are concerned with the design of intersections near light-rail construction on Washington Avenue because it could be dangerous for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Light rail may challenge bicyclists

by Brian Arola
Published February 26, 2013
Bikers will need to be more alert in busy intersections off Washington Ave.

Kline, Kaler meet to discuss U costs

by Brian Arola
Published February 19, 2013

  U.S. Rep. John Kline met with University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler on Monday to discuss measures the school is taking to minimize costs for students. The visit was Kline’s first since...

Minnesota is seeing a rush of gun bills

by Marjorie Otto
Published February 1, 2013

  With President Obama’s upcoming visit to Minneapolis to discuss gun violence, Minnesota is seeing many gun violence related bills coming up. As reported by the Star Tribune, upcoming bills...

Former Obama staffer visits University

by Meghan Holden
Published January 24, 2013
Bill Burton, a University alumnus will reflect on Obama’s first term.
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler gives his annual legislative briefing to alumni and faculty Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, at McNamara Alumni Center.

Kaler brings legislative priorities to campus

by Brian Arola
Published January 24, 2013
The U is banking on student support to get more money from the state.

Tax rates rise for all in the new year

by Janice Bitters
Published January 23, 2013
Rates rose by 2 percent in 2013, returning to the 2010 rate.
University President Eric Kaler testifies before the House Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development about the University's administrative spending on Jan. 15, 2013 . Kaler denied assertions that administrative costs have become excessive after a recent Wall Street Journal article made allegations against the University of Minnesota's spending habits.

University begins making case at Capitol

by Jessica Lee
Published January 22, 2013
University officials have been frequent visitors at the Capitol following criticism of bloat.

Minnesotans send wind power message to Congress

by Hailey Colwell
Published December 12, 2012

  More than 30 elected officials, business groups and environmental advocates signed off on letters Tuesday pushing Minnesota’s Congressional Delegation to maintain two renewable energy...

Larry Jacobs lectures in his Presidential Leadership and American Democracy class Thursday evening in Blegen Hall.

A lifelong student of politics

by Brian Arola
Published December 11, 2012
The University renowned policy professor started discussing politics with his dad at age 5 or 6.

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