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October 27, 2014 3:03 PM

Curiosity: It helps us learn, but why?

New research suggests that curiosity triggers chemical changes in the brain that help us better understand and retain information.

by Maanvi Singh

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October 27, 2014 5:45 AM

U of M regent David Larson dies at 70

The retired Cargill executive from Wayzata was in his second six-year term, having first been named regent in 2005.

by Alex Friedrich

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October 23, 2014 7:56 PM

Faculty unions pull out of MnSCU overhaul plan

The two faculty unions at Minnesota's state colleges and universities say they won’t take part anymore in a proposed overhaul of the system.

by Alex Friedrich

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October 23, 2014 12:35 PM

MnSCU chancellor: Faculty might walk

The long-running grumbling by faculty at state-run universities over how Chancellor Steven Rosenstone is carrying out his plan to revamp the system is coming to a head tonight.

by Alex Friedrich

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October 23, 2014 11:36 AM

MnSCU faculty leader: What profs want out of revamp

"We want a process that builds unity, not one that creates division," says the leader of the union for instructors at Minnesota's two-year state colleges.

by Alex Friedrich

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October 23, 2014 10:22 AM

MnSCU board may bring new scrutiny on contracts

Trustees of Minnesota's state-run campuses could soon approve all contracts above $1 million, instead of the current level of $3 million.

by Alex Friedrich

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October 23, 2014 6:49 AM

Read the Leg. Auditor’s report on Hoffner firing

Here's the document behind the story.

by Alex Friedrich

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October 23, 2014 6:30 AM

Report: Bungled coach firing shows MnSCU inquiry flaws

The state legislative auditor says the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system should rethink how it conducts and documents investigations following its firing of Mankato football coach Todd Hoffner.

by Alex Friedrich

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October 21, 2014 12:20 PM

Winona State faculty unhappy with MnSCU leadership

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities' chancellor says he has not been contacted by Winona State faculty leaders about any concerns that would have led to their vote of no confidence.

by The Associated Press