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March 16, 2009 1:00 AM

Legislators ponder the difference between supplement and substitute

Tonight, a crowd is expected at a legislative hearing on how to spend millions of dollars in new state money for the arts. The funds are from a new sales tax passed by voters in November. It's a debate complicated by the economic downturn and by the language in the constitutional amendment approved by voters.

by Euan Kerr

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March 13, 2009 8:40 AM

Graduating into a recession

Nine soon-to-be college graduates gathered in Minnesota Public Radio's UBS Forum to discuss their job prospects, student loan burden and how the economy is affecting their life plans.

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March 13, 2009 3:00 AM

Astra Taylor takes philosophy to the streets

A new movie called "Examined Life", screening at the Walker Art Center tonight, aims to bring philosophy, both ancient and modern, to bear on life today.

by Euan Kerr

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March 13, 2009 3:00 AM

Minn. colleges go a year without drinking deaths

No alcohol related deaths have been reported among Minnesota college students this school year. Last year several college-aged Minnesotans suffered alcohol related deaths and this prompted Minnesota colleges to step up their efforts to curtail binge drinking.

by Tim Post

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March 10, 2009 11:33 AM

Obama takes on unions, backs teacher merit pay

President Barack Obama embraced merit pay for teachers Tuesday in spelling out a vision of education that will almost certainly alienate union backers.

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March 9, 2009 10:46 PM

For Wayzata math team, a family affair

Wayzata won its fifth state math championship in seven years on Monday, thanks in part to its own numerical anomaly.

by Tom Weber

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March 9, 2009 12:01 PM

School won't start till after Labor Day

A Minnesota House panel has rejected a bill to allow school districts the choice of starting classes before Labor Day for the next two school years. Labor Day falls late this year and in 2010.

by Tim Pugmire

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March 6, 2009 4:03 AM

Minnesota's longest-serving teachers

Two teachers in Minnesota have been teaching for more than a half-century. Karene Churchill and Jerry Tedrow both graduated college in 1957 and have spent nearly every year since in western Minnesota.

by Tom Weber

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March 5, 2009 6:37 PM

U of M president says school faces tough challenges

The president of the University of Minnesota says the school faces a tough budget challenge, but that he's confident that the school will remain strong.

by Tim Post