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Family members of University of Minnesota student Ben Van Handel speak with members of the media after a judge sentenced Timothy Bakdash to 40 years in prison in his death last April on Monday morning at the Hennepin County Government Center.

Judge sentences Bakdash to 40 years in prison for hit-and-run

by Branden Largent
Published April 17, 2012
The Hennepin County attorney previously guessed the sentence would be 25 years in prison.

MnTAP helps businesses save money

by Kali Dingman
Published April 12, 2012
The program finds ways to reduce the cost and usage of water and energy.

Metro Transit aims to reform commutes

by Molly Novak
Published April 12, 2012
The Commuter Challenge promotes green transportation.

In address, Mayor Rybak says north Minneapolis is key to the city’s success

by Nick Sudheimer
Published April 12, 2012
In his annual State of the City speech, Mayor R.T. Rybak focused on the struggling area.
Workers prepare to place light rail tracks across University Avenue on Tuesday at Huron Boulevard.

Construction update: traffic closures continue

by Dina Elrashidy
Published April 11, 2012
The current focus is the east side of Oak Street where workers have started installing tracks and pavement.
Attorney Jordan Kushner argues before the Minnesota Supreme Court on behalf of his client, former University student Amanda Tatro, on Wednesday at the capitol.  Tatro sued the University over disciplinary actions the University took after she posted comments on Facebook the that administrators found threatening.

The University of Minnesota and the Supreme Court: too close for comfort?

by Katherine Lymn
Published April 10, 2012
The University of Minnesota has two cases in the state Supreme Court this year — for both, more than half of the justices won't have a say because of University-related conflicts of interest.

IFC works to improve judicial transparency

by Nickalas Tabbert
Published April 10, 2012
For fraternity and sorority chapters, there are three main channels of regulation.

Proposal to move primary to June resurfaces

by Luke Miller
Published April 10, 2012
Supporters say it will give voters more clarity going into elections.

Residents seek sound wall solutions

by Aaron DuBois
Published April 9, 2012
Sound disturbance has led some Prospect Park residents to move.

Minneapolis revises minority workforce goals

by Nick Sudheimer
Published April 9, 2012
The city will aim to hire contractors with 32 percent of its workers minorities.

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