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Faculty aim to limit data requests

by Erica Mahoney
Published October 19, 2015
Advocates say the proposed law would protect unifinished research from misuse.

City passes stricter lead standards

by Carter Jones
Published October 15, 2015
Lead-based paint has been banned since 1978 and can cause high blood pressure.

Congress shuts down Perkins loan program

by Melissa Steinken
Published October 12, 2015
The loan program wasn’t granted a one-year extension by the Senate.
A biker passes by Blarney Pub & Grill on Wednesday. In September, the Minneapolis City Council issued a proposal for a city-wide ordinance that would change the way all businesses, like Blarney, are allowed to schedule their employees. The changes would require businesses to establish employee shift schedules twenty-eight days before their shift.

City weighs scheduling rules

by Keith Min
Published October 1, 2015
Businesses could be required to schedule employees nearly one month in advance and compensate for schedule changes.

Teacher rules raise questions

by Benjamin Farniok
Published September 22, 2015
Proposed regulations would alter the education teachers need for dual-credit courses.

Stadium, public safety among issues in St. Paul council race

by Dan Murphy
Published September 17, 2015
As November’s election approaches, experts say issues like sports facilities and public safety will surface.

Research practices updated

by Benjamin Farniok
Published September 17, 2015
Proposed federal rule changes would expedite research and add human subjects protections.

Locals push for increased aid in Syria

by Melissa Steinken
Published September 15, 2015
Lawmakers and a University law student want the U.S. to do more for the refugees.

City officials explore zoning for shelters

by Elizabeth Smith
Published June 24, 2015

Homeless people living in Minneapolis could find shelter in places other than religious organizations, if a city ordinance passes later this year.   City officials met with Minneapolis residents and...

Manager Adam Hussein gives change to a customer at Maxwell's Market on Tuesday afternoon. Hussein believes the proposed restrictions on tobacco sales will hurt his business.

Council leaders target flavored tobacco goods

by Benjamin Farniok
Published June 17, 2015

Flavored tobacco products may soon get the boot in Minneapolis convenience stores, which might cut into revenues but could potentially improve citizens’ health.    To make flavored tobacco...

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