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October 14, 2016 5:29 PM

U regents approve demolition of grain elevators

The university also received comments from around 100 people who are questioning the U's move, saying the structures should be saved.

by Peter Cox

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October 14, 2016 4:00 AM

Passport event readies U of M students to study abroad

Nearly 200 took part in Passport Factory Thursday, an event that covered their passport fees and encouraged a broader pool of students to consider studying abroad.

by Peter Cox

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October 13, 2016 3:48 PM

Few districts seeking levy referendums this year

In a presidential election year, school boards find it hard to get voters' attention. Most are sitting this year out.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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October 10, 2016 7:49 PM

Race, school ratings and real estate: A 'legal gray area'

When school test scores are published on real estate web sites, is that an objective data point, or a subtle form of racial steering? Experts say it's complicated.

by Kendra Yoshinaga

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October 7, 2016 6:43 AM

How do you teach politics in the year of Donald Trump?

Donald Trump's rise has challenged decades of conventional political wisdom. And that makes teaching political science particularly difficult right now.

by Sam Sanders

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October 5, 2016 8:25 PM

Mpls. College of Art and Design faculty voting on unionization

Ballots are being sent to Minneapolis College of Art and Design faculty for a vote on whether to join SEIU Local 284.

by Peter Cox

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October 4, 2016 11:06 AM

Trump-inspired mural causes controversy at U of M

The University of Minnesota's College Republicans group painted "Build The Wall" on a campus bridge last week. The mural was soon defaced, covered by the words "Stop White Supremacy."

by Associated Press

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October 4, 2016 10:43 AM

Where are the 40,000 students ITT Tech left behind when it closed?

Community and nonprofit colleges across the country are recruiting former ITT Tech students who face a tough decision: roll the dice on transferring credits, or lose them all for debt relief.

by Kirk Carapezza

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October 3, 2016 9:52 AM

How to spark learning everywhere kids go -- starting with the grocery store

A $20 intervention caused a big boost in conversations between parents and kids. Researchers say there are lots of untapped opportunities like these to help kids learn out of school.