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Johnson talks about leading Minneapolis schools

Bernadeia Johnson has been tapped to lead the Minneapolis public schools. Johnson, who is the district's deputy superintendent, was named the only finalist for the job at Tuesday night's school board meeting. Johnson talked with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Former Medtronic CEO says health reform will hinge on 'low-tech' solutions

Former Medtronic CEO says health reform will hinge on 'low-tech' solutions

Former Medtronic CEO Bill George spoke in Minneapolis Tuesday to a group of business and civic leaders about the health care bill and the future of medical technology.
by Tim Nelson

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Legislative auditor plans follow-up investigation on data breach

At the capitol Tuesday, legislative auditor Jim Nobles testified about a special review he's begun into the state's dealings with a Texas company hired to do employment verification.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Rondo area activists sue over Central Corridor

Rondo area activists sue over Central Corridor

A group of civil rights activists, business owners and residents in St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood are suing the Central Corridor light rail project, claiming project authorities have failed to address the impact of the train on their community.
by Madeleine Baran

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U of M's Bruininks diagnosed with prostate cancer

U of M's Bruininks diagnosed with prostate cancer

The President of the University of Minnesota has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
by Tim Post

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Minn. high court sets budget-cuts case for March

The Minnesota Supreme Court has agreed to take quick action on a ruling that undercuts Gov. Pawlenty's authority to balance the budget by himself.
by Tom Scheck

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Lawmakers want to combat obesity in Minn. schools

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers wants to combat obesity in Minnesota by improving physical activity and nutrition in public schools.
by Tim Pugmire

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Lawmakers holding hearing on state's verification problems

At the state Capitol Tuesday, lawmakers will have their first chance to ask questions about the state's employment verification problems and Lookout Services, a Texas contractor hired by the state to check the immigration status of new hires.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Teamsters union backs Dayton for governor

Democrat Mark Dayton secured the backing of a second labor union in the race for governor.
by Tom Scheck

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Civil rights leader honors King at annual breakfast

Civil rights leader honors King at annual breakfast

Two thousand people marked the annual Martin Luther King Day holiday at a breakfast at the Minneapolis Convention Center Monday morning. It was the 20th anniversary of the event, and it featured the Reverend Joseph Lowery, a civil rights pioneer and successor to King.
by Tim Nelson

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