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Presidential hopefuls gain support

by Megan Nicolai
Published July 13, 2011
Students from the University have begun efforts to back up their chosen candidates.

Budget battle spills into special session

by Kyle Potter
Published May 25, 2011
Republicans and Gov. Mark Dayton were unable to agree on the budget.

U law professors oppose gay marriage amendment

by Kyle Potter
Published May 4, 2011
A group of more than 60 University of Minnesota professors, some retired, sent a letter to the state Legislature urging it to reject a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage.

Lawmakers draw their redistricting battle lines

by Luke Feuerherm
Published May 4, 2011
Opponents criticized the proposal for pitting current DFL lawmakers against each other.

Marriage amendment passes Senate committee

by Michael Zittlow
Published May 2, 2011
Sponsors say the public has a right to define marriage in the state Constitution.

Dayton, higher ed advocates talk budget cuts

by James Nord
Published April 13, 2011
President Bruininks and other state higher education leaders met with the governor to discuss proposed cuts to Minnesota colleges and universities.

Special election for Falcon Heights Senate seat today

by James Nord
Published April 12, 2011
Bailey Hall residents can vote at the Falcon Heights city hall building.

Abortion bills advance in Senate

by Michael Zittlow
Published April 12, 2011
Critics say two bills restricting abortions go against the Minnesota Constitution.

Senate committee approves voter ID bill

by Jennifer Bissell
Published April 7, 2011
The transportation committee approved the bill 8-4.

Committee passes bill giving U the power over stadium alcohol sales

by Michael Zittlow
Published April 6, 2011
The bill would allow the school to decide where in the stadium they would sell alcohol.

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