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The unemployable man
Though more Americans are finding jobs, one economist says that a specific group of men will never find work again. Midmorning discusses the waning demand for men with little education.
The new chancellor for the University of Minnesota-Duluth has been picked by system President Robert Bruininks, pending approval of the Board of Regents.
Even with lure of money, some Minn. schools balk at 'turnaround' effort
The 34 schools deemed Minnesota's persistently lowest performing are working with state officials on plans to turn them around. Each school stands to gain a lot of money for that effort, but some say they don't want to be on the list, no matter how much money they stand to receive.
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Foundation has been given a $330,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which could lead to improved graduation rates.