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Greater Minnesota

Rochester school honors civil rights activist

This weekend, residents of Rochester, Minn., will dedicate a new elementary school which is named in honor of George Gibbs, a civil rights activist, a military veteran, an entrepreneur -- and the first African-American to set foot on Antarctica.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Sheriff: Man shot by deputies fired handgun

Authorities in Sherburne County said the 47-year-old man who was fatally shot last week by two sheriff's deputies fired a handgun during the confrontation.

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2 charges against Rochester officer dismissed

Two of five charges have been dismissed for a Rochester police officer accused of tipping off drug dealers and taking money to deliver narcotics.

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Rural transit to be among hot topics at public hearing

Rural transit to be among hot topics at public hearing

State transportation officials are likely to get an earful at a public hearing Thursday afternoon on transit in greater Minnesota from outstate transit agencies worried about money.
by Dan Olson

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St. John's Abbey gets Upper Midwest's largest solar farm

St. John's Abbey gets Upper Midwest's largest solar farm

The largest experimental solar farm in the upper Midwest will sit on land that belongs to St. John's Abbey of Collegeville.
by Ambar Espinoza

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U.S. Senate approves apology to American Indians

Supporters said the resolution, included in a defense spending bill approved late Tuesday, was a symbolic gesture meant to promote a renewed commitment to tribal communities.

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MnSCU enrollment up nearly 7 percent in recession

MnSCU enrollment up nearly 7 percent in recession

Enrollment increases were particularly high at the system's 25 community and technical colleges. Thirteen of them reported double-digit enrollment growth.
by Tim Post

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Felony charges for Princeton teens in bombs case

Two Princeton High School students have been charged with placing six homemade bombs around their city last week, the same day school was canceled because of an investigation into three suspicious packages.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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St. Cloud is finalist for livable cities award

St. Cloud's mayor leaves for the Czech Republic on Tuesday to promote his central Minnesota city.

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