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St. Paul soccer stadium gets early vote next week
The soccer team Minnesota United missed a July deadline to reach a similar deal in Minneapolis.
Mine workers, supporters rally on Iron Range
A thousand-plus mine workers and supporters rallied on the Iron Range Thursday in Virginia, Minn. to show their support for new labor contracts for thousands of taconite mine workers who still have jobs after layoffs have racked the industry.
Copyright law is an inappropriate way to deal with ingrained social antipathy to perceived sexual deviance, or with Ashley Madison’s negligent security practices, or with the company’s failure to actually delete information after taking money to delete it.
In Embarrass, they're proud of their cold and their food
A city known for its negative temperatures is home to some people with pretty positive attitudes.
Confederate battle flag supporters to rally at Minnesota Capitol
BC Johnson, who applied for the rally permit on behalf of "Minnesota 10,000 for Southern Heritage," is an African-American man originally from South Carolina, who said he supports the controversial flag because it represents states' rights.
U president: More complaints against former AD Teague
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler said Wednesday that more women have come forward to report sexual harassment by former Athletic Director Norwood Teague.
The city is investigating the group after a complaint, about which they have not released any details.
As part of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act expected later this year, Congress should require universities with endowments in excess of $100 million to spend at least 8 percent of the endowment each year.