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Job-seeking graduates hone their elevator pitches
Even getting a foot in the door for an interview isn't easy in a fiercely competitive job market. At the University of Minnesota, job counselors are teaching graduates the fine art of networking.
Midmorning loves words
Midmorning's word guru Anatoly Lieberman sorts out multiple meanings and multiple pronouncers, while correcting the misuse of million-dollar words and phrases in our everyday conversation.
Judge dismisses Duluth schools lawsuit
A lawsuit has been dropped over the potential environmental impact of the Duluth school district's long-range facilities plan.
This is the last week of class for the McLeod West School district, about an hour's drive west of the metro. It's shutting down next month because of financial problems.
This spring Minnesota college graduates walked across the commencement stage and into one of the most challenging job markets in years. The poor economy means there are fewer jobs available for college graduates. And new grads say even when they find a job to apply for, they're competing with laid off workers who have more experience.
Duluth school officials in court today over facilities plan
Duluth school officials will be in court today, facing a opponents of the district's long-range facilities plan. They accuse the district of making a sweetheart deal with a consulting and engineering firm.