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Donations to private Minn. colleges rebounding

Donations to private Minnesota colleges have rebounded from the recession, according to the organization that represents many of them.
by Alex Friedrich

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'Fiscal cliff' tumble could affect one-fourth of Minnesota taxpayers

'Fiscal cliff' tumble could affect one-fourth of Minnesota taxpayers

The deadline resolve the budget impasse in Washington is now just days away. Without a deal, the slate of budget cuts and tax hikes known as the fiscal cliff will take effect.
by Annie Baxter

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Number of deportations drops in Minnesota region

Immigrations and Customs Enforcement released numbers Friday reporting a record number of people deported from the U.S. in 2012. However, numbers dropped slightly for the region that includes Minnesota.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Minnesotans respond to NRA's proposal for armed guards in schools

Minnesotans respond to NRA's proposal for armed guards in schools

Members of Minnesota's Congressional delegation respond to the National Rifle Association's proposal today to add armed police officers at all U.S. schools.
by Brandt Williams

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SPCO former director optimistic on labor dispute

Amid a contentious labor dispute, locked-out musicians of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra are bringing their former music director back for a performance of Handel's Messiah on Thursday and Friday.
by Tom Crann and Jon Collins

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School staffer on leave: Gun found in locker

A staff member at a Minneapolis public school has been put on administrative leave after bringing a loaded gun to school Wednesday morning.
by Tim Post

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Opinions vary widely on how to control guns, if at all

Dozens of gun owners responded to an inquiry into what they thought should be the legislative reaction to the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. Some said a ban on "assault weapons" would be ineffective, while others said there should be a ban. Yet others said teachers should be allowed to carry weapons at school.
by Matt Sepic

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