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June 17, 2009 6:38 AM

U of M takes public comment on proposed budget

University of Minnesota officials are taking public comment on the proposed budget that includes a small tuition hike and more than 1,200 job cuts.

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June 17, 2009 3:00 AM

Can a small Minnesota community college survive such tough times?

Gov. Pawlenty's decision to cut $50 million from the MnSCU system could raise the question, again, of whether the system's size is sustainable.

by Tom Weber

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June 16, 2009 5:07 PM

Smaller cuts still a problem for educators

Education officials admit Gov. Tim Pawlenty's cuts to their budgets could have been much worse, but they say the governor's steps will still bring negative consequences.

by Tim Post

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June 12, 2009 3:15 PM

Court rules medical residents must pay FICA taxes

A federal appeals court says the stipends of medical school resident physicians are subject to FICA taxes, in a case originating with the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota.

by Elizabeth Stawicki

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June 12, 2009 3:00 AM

Fort Snelling says goodbye to the 88th

After almost 80 years in Minnesota, the 88th Regional Support Command is saying goodbye to Fort Snelling. The division is moving to Wisconsin's Fort McCoy. But first - the 88th is holding its last open house for the public this weekend.

by Jessica Mador

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June 11, 2009 4:18 PM

U of M may bar booze at all campus sporting events

This fall's eagerly awaited return of University of Minnesota football to a campus stadium will feature nostalgia, pageantry and fresh air. But no beer.

by Brian Bakst, Associated Press

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June 11, 2009 11:52 AM

Education department awards school lunch grants

Minnesota's Education Department has awarded grants to more than six dozen schools and groups so they can buy equipment for their lunch programs.

by Tom Weber

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June 11, 2009 9:00 AM

Robbinsdale students were in Holocaust Museum during shooting

A group of students and chaperones from the Robbinsdale School District were in the Holocaust Museum when Wednesday's fatal shooting took place.

by Tom Weber

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June 11, 2009 7:11 AM

Minnesota State resumes programs in Mexico

Minnesota State University in Mankato is lifting its suspension of academic programs in Mexico.

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June 11, 2009 4:00 AM

Homeless teen shares her story

The Minneapolis Public Schools counted 5,500 homeless children in the district last year. One teen tells the story of her struggle to stay in school and graduate on her own.

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