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Dayton’s plan gives $100M to University

by Logan Wroge
Published April 8, 2015

Gov. Mark Dayton suggested appropriating $100 million to the University of Minnesota for a variety of projects in his bonding bill proposal released Tuesday. The governorâĂ„Ă´s plan âĂ„Ă® which...

Officials consider “aid-in-dying” policy for Minnesota

by Jessie Bekker
Published April 6, 2015

Toward the end of her mother’s life, Sen. Chris Eaton, DFL-Brooklyn Center, watched her suffer.   “A couple months before she passed away, [she] asked us to take her to the vet because...

Metropolitan Council member Cara Letofsky poses near the light rail stop on Washington on Sunday.  Letofsky is a big supporter of the metro transit system and is on the Transportation Committee.

New Met Council woman has strong ties to University area

by Benjamin Farniok
Published April 2, 2015

A woman with strong ties to communities surrounding the University of Minnesota is now overseeing transportation across the metro area.   Cara Letofsky became a member of the Metropolitan Council,...

Loan forgiveness bill could ease teacher shortage

by Sarah Lenz
Published April 2, 2015

For students who are pursuing a teaching career, there could soon be a new loan forgiveness program to help with paying back college debt — if they choose to work in certain Minnesota areas.   To...

College Possible seeks $4M

by Logan Wroge
Published April 1, 2015

When Laura d’Almeida emigrated from Togo in West Africa to Minnesota in 2010, she wanted to go to college. But she said the difficult process of applying and preparing for post-secondary education...

Experts worry about Palcohol

by Ellen Schmidt
Published April 1, 2015

Some state legislators and health experts are worried about how powdered alcohol could affect young people if the substance is allowed in Minnesota.   Earlier this month, the federal government approved...

New crime stats call for changes

Published March 20, 2015

Two Minneapolis City Council members want the city to consider legalizing certain crimes to combat racial profiling by law enforcement officials. Ward 2 City Council Member Cam Gordon and Ward 5 Council...

University could benefit from nearly $2 billion surplus

by Logan Wroge
Published February 27, 2015

Gov. Mark Dayton said Friday that he plans to fully fund the University of Minnesota’s proposed tuition freeze for resident students after an updated economic forecast projected a nearly $2 billion...

Obama vetoes pipeline bill

by Elizabeth Smith
Published February 25, 2015

President Obama vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have approved the Keystone XL pipeline, CNN reported. The veto denied authorization to construct a 1,179-mile pipeline that would carry 800,000 barrels...

Minnesota lawmakers announce contraception legislation

by Benjamin Farniok
Published February 24, 2015

State lawmakers unveiled new legislation Tuesday that would protect the availability of contraception for women. In a press release, Rep. Erin Murphy, DFL-Saint Paul, and Sen. Sandra Pappas, DFL-Saint...

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