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House calls for more U oversight

by Jessica Lee
Published April 16, 2013
Under the House’s proposal, the U would have to report how it spends state money.

Congress cuts political science research

by Rebecca Harrington
Published April 2, 2013
Federal funding for political science research was partly eliminated in March.

High court likely to ax DOMA

by Kia Farhang
Published March 28, 2013
A majority of justices indicated they’d invalidate parts of the law.

Some students don’t receive full aid

by Roy Aker
Published March 27, 2013
State grant recipients get reduced aid if taking fewer than 15 credits.

Medical amnesty bill approved

by Meghan Holden
Published March 13, 2013
Underage drinkers seeking medical care would get legal amnesty.
University President Eric Kaler presents new operational efficiency data during a meeting of the Senate Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at the Minnesota state Capitol.

Lawmakers react to consultant report on U administration

by Alexi Gusso
Published March 13, 2013
The report found areas in which the University could be more efficient.

Medical amnesty gets a look

by Cody Nelson
Published March 12, 2013
Legislators will take up a bill to give legal protection to underage drinkers.

John Brennan is new CIA chief

by Marjorie Otto
Published March 7, 2013

  Senate has just confirmed that John Brennan is the new CIA chief. Brennan’s new position comes after an almost 13-hour filibuster by Kentucky Senator Rand Paul (R). Senator Paul started the...

Violence act includes campus safety laws

by Janice Bitters
Published March 7, 2013
Obama is expected to sign the new Violence Against Women Act today.

Dayton speaks at McNamara

by Tyler Gieseke
Published March 6, 2013
He discussed his tax and budget proposals and took questions.

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