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'Do Something:' Parkland students angry after Texas shooting
Survivors of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, took to social media to express outrage and heartbreak after the Friday school shooting in Texas, where authorities say a gunman opened fire, killing 10 people.
Teen held in Texas attack is said to have used father's guns
The Texas student charged in the school shooting at Santa Fe High School posted an image on Facebook of himself wearing a "Born to Kill" shirt and used his father's shotgun and pistol in the attack that left 10 dead and 10 wounded.
Colorado woman chosen to lead St. Cloud State University
Robbyn Wacker of the University of Northern Colorado has been chosen as the new president of St. Cloud State University.
New program is bringing the library to a St. Paul laundromat
Starting Saturday, the St. Paul Public Library is joining a national effort that provides "pop-up" libraries in laundromats.
Recession nearly killed her MN gymnastics studio. Now, she's on a roll.
Brenda Nolby navigated some tough economic times. But the Ham Lake entrepreneur proved her staying power. Now her studio is thriving, and she's Minnesota's Small Business Person of the Year.