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MN college cost concerns drive a legislative rush at the Capitol

State lawmakers from both parties have introduced dozens of bills responding to worries over the rising price of college and the struggles of graduates trying to pay off student loans.
by Alex Friedrich

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MnSCU's Rosenstone eagerly awaits Dayton's new budget plan

MnSCU's Rosenstone eagerly awaits Dayton's new budget plan

Dayton's revised budget is expected to include a funding increase for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system -- but likely not as much as MnSCU would like.

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Consumer group wants sanctions against U of M

Consumer group wants sanctions against U of M

The D.C.-based consumer-advocacy group Public Citizen is calling for a federal investigation of the University of Minnesota’s human-subjects protection program — and says the program’s accreditation should be rescinded. The announcement, made today, comes after a strongly worded external review last month said the U was not doing enough to protect the subjects of its…
by Alex Friedrich

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Minneapolis school district plans new education and career center

The center will give students a chance to earn a high school diploma or a GED. It will also offer college credit opportunities, career certification, internships and apprenticeships.
by Tim Post

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6 things I wish I'd known in college

6 things I wish I'd known in college

We invited two recent graduates and a professor to talk about the things they wish they would've known when they were students.
by Emily Kaiser

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In its first year, all-day kindergarten a big hit

In its first year, all-day kindergarten a big hit

Before this year, 54 percent of students had access to all-day kindergarten. In some school districts, parents had to pay as much as $4,000 a year for the option.
by Tim Post

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The teen brain: Spock vs. Captain Kirk

The teen brain: Spock vs. Captain Kirk

Adolescents get a bad rep for being irrational. The bad news is: It's kinda deserved. The good news is: Every teen brain comes equipped with an internal Mr. Spock, trying to keep them safe.
by Cory Turner

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