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May 19, 2010 5:56 PM

American Federation of Teachers President on Race to the Top

The war of words between Gov. Tim Pawlenty and the state's teachers union over "Race to the Top" funding has been fierce.

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May 19, 2010 10:40 AM

Pawlenty says no to possible $175M in federal education grants

Gov. Tim Pawlenty confirmed Tuesday that Minnesota will not re-apply for federal education funding under the Race to the Top program.

by Tom Weber

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May 19, 2010 6:10 AM

Pawlenty holds cards on federal education grant

Gov. Tim Pawlenty holds a news conference Wednesday on a federal education grant program after policy changes he wanted didn't make it through the Legislature.

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May 18, 2010 6:53 AM

Pawlenty: Race to the Top application 'highly unlikely'

Gov. Tim Pawlenty says it's "highly unlikely" that Minnesota will apply for a second round of federal "Race to the Top" funding, after lawmakers failed to pass any of his education policy changes during the session that ended Monday.

by Tom Weber

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May 18, 2010 6:34 AM

Minn. students sample 24 languages at U of Minn.

More than 1,000 Minnesota high schools are expected sample more than 20 languages at the University of Minnesota for the seventh annual World Languages Day on Tuesday.

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May 14, 2010 2:50 PM

Bruininks: Stadium alcohol proposal 'bad legislation'

The president of the University of Minnesota doesn't like a Minnesota House proposal allowing the U to serve beer in its TCF Bank football stadium only if alcohol is available in one-third of general seats.

by Tim Post

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May 14, 2010 2:13 PM

U of M regents approve temporary pays cuts, unpaid leaves

The University of Minnesota's board of regents Friday passed a resolution that temporarily cuts the salaries of some U of M employees, and forces others to take unpaid leave.

by Tim Post

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May 14, 2010 2:05 PM

The unemployable man

Though more Americans are finding jobs, one economist says that a specific group of men will never find work again. Midmorning discusses the waning demand for men with little education.