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Minnesota’s budget deficit falls to $5 billion

by James Nord
Published February 28, 2011
Federal action helped trim $1.2 billion from the state's budget shortfall for 2012-2013.
Wisconsin protesters settle in as labor battle drags on

Wisconsin protesters settle in as labor battle drags on

by Jessica Van Berkel
Published February 28, 2011
Public employees and supporters remain defiant as demonstrations enter a third week.

U students react to Wisc. protests

by Kate Raddatz
Published February 28, 2011
Those on campus fall on both sides of the debate over the Wisconsin provision.

Dayton proposes work study, financial aid cuts

by Michael Zittlow
Published February 22, 2011
Dayton’s proposed budget would trim 2,600 work study positions.
Junior Cameron Klotzbach smokes a cigarette Saturday night outside Library in Dinkytown. A recent bill in the legislature is aiming to repeal the statewide smoking ban.

Lawmakers, lobbyists and bars unite to oppose indoor smoking ban changes

by Kyle Potter
Published February 22, 2011
Recent proposals in the Legislature would allow some bar and restaurant patrons to smoke indoors again.

Legislature sticks to slate in regents selection

by Conor Shine
Published February 21, 2011
The four Board of Regents candidates recommended to the full Legislature were voted in Monday.

Hundreds expected for Tuesday union rally in St. Paul

by Emily Cutts
Published February 21, 2011
The Minnesota AFL-CIO say more than 700 people will show up to rally support for demonstrators in Wisconsin.
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty signs copies of his book on Jan. 27 in Burnsville, Minn.

Courage to Stand … and to run?

by James Nord
Published February 21, 2011
After seven years on campus and eight in the Governor's Mansion, Tim Pawlenty has his eyes on the White House.

Farming, union voices on the line

by Emily Cutts
Published February 21, 2011
Two former House members could change the board’s demographics.

Dayton’s proposed budget would cut $171 million from higher ed

by Jill Jensen
Published February 15, 2011
The plan is a a 6 percent reduction from what state higher education officials were expecting to receive in 2012-13.

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