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Fire, gas leak fear force evacuations from U Twin Cities buildings; no injuries

Fire, gas leak fear force evacuations from U Twin Cities buildings; no injuries

A fire and reports of gas leaks forced the evacuation of several buildings Thursday afternoon on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. There were no reports of injuries. University officials reported later Thursday night that the buildings had been reopened.
by MPR News Staff

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Troubling stories surface as U probes its history with Native people

Troubling stories surface as U probes its history with Native people

A University of Minnesota panel is broadly reviewing the institution’s treatment of Native people since its 1851 founding. While a report is expected later this summer, researchers and journalists have already uncovered some hard facts.
by Melissa Olson

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MnDOT puts name of new bike route up to public vote

MnDOT puts name of new bike route up to public vote

Minnesotans have had the chance to weigh in on names for state snowplows — twice. Now the Minnesota Department of Transportation is giving the public the chance to pick from among five finalists for the name of a newly designated bike route across the state.
by Andrew Krueger

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Minn. tribal leaders seek flexibility in tapping federal infrastructure aid

Minn. tribal leaders seek flexibility in tapping federal infrastructure aid

Eight leaders of American Indian bands in Minnesota pressed federal officials Tuesday about how they can best access a trove of funding for roads, sanitation, high-speed internet and more. Congress earmarked billions in the infrastructure law for tribal projects around the country, but some fear they’ll lack the wherewithal to put the money to use.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota economic development agency adds new outreach office

Minnesota economic development agency adds new outreach office

A new unit at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development plans to work with populations that face more difficulty finding work or creating businesses.
by Brian Bakst

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Did the historic flooding on Rainy Lake this summer have to be so bad? 

Did the historic flooding on Rainy Lake this summer have to be so bad? 

The historic flooding on Rainy Lake this summer has been driven by record-setting spring rains that fell on top of a late-melting winter snowpack. But many residents believe that more could have been done to prevent the worst impacts of the flooding. 
by Dan Kraker

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