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University begins 2014 bonding requests

by Cody Nelson
Published July 16, 2013

The University of Minnesota has started funding requests for some key construction projects.  The Minnesota Management and Budget Office released the University's preliminary capital budget request...

Congress to start over on student loan crisis

by Cody Nelson
Published July 11, 2013

After weeks of debate, Congress still can’t agree on how to tackle student loans. A bipartisan plan to lower the recently doubled interest rate on subsidized Stafford loans was found to be too costly...

Stafford student loan interest rate doubles

by Cody Nelson
Published July 1, 2013
The Stafford loan interest rate doubled today, but Congress could pass retroactive legislation.

After Bachmann drops out, Graves does the same

by Cody Nelson
Published June 1, 2013

Days after U.S. Rep. Michele Bachman, R-Stillwater, announced she won't run for reelection, her main challenger said he will do the same. Democrat Jim Graves announced Friday that he will not run for...

Frey grabs endorsement, Hofstede still running

by Brian Arola
Published May 4, 2013
Jacob Frey received the DFL Party's endorsement Saturday at the 3rd City Ward Convention, but only after Diane Hofstede said she would not seek the endorsement citing issues with with the delegate process.

Expanded alcohol sales bill off the table

by Branden Largent
Published May 2, 2013
The bill would have expanded alcohol sales at more U arenas.

House votes to increase U funding

by Alma Pronove
Published April 25, 2013
The full House voted 86-44 Thursday to increase funding to the University of Minnesota that would freeze tuition for the next two years.
University Dean of Humphrey School of Public Affairs Eric Schwartz on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in his office. Schwartz was recently nominated to the US Commission on International Religious Freedom, which monitors different circumstances overseas where religious freedom is endangered.

Dean heads Humphrey with humility

by Alma Pronove
Published April 25, 2013
President Obama nominated Eric Schwartz to the Commission on Int’l Religious Freedom.

At Legislature, more money comes with more problems for University

by Jessica Lee
Published April 18, 2013
Most amendments failed but altogether were symbolic of legislators’ concerns.

Caucuses to kick off for Mpls. City Council

by Brian Arola
Published April 16, 2013
Two DFLers are vying for the Ward 3 nod in May.

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