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U of M regents approve job cuts, alcohol ban

U of M regents approve job cuts, alcohol ban

The University of Minnesota's governing body today approved a budget that will eliminate jobs on campus and hike tuition for students.
by Tom Weber and Elizabeth Baier

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Part of Hiawatha light-rail to shut down this weekend

Part of Hiawatha light-rail to shut down this weekend

Construction work will shut down part of the Hiawatha light-rail line in Minneapolis from 11 p.m. Friday to 3:30 a.m. Monday.

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Professor won't be allowed to represent Warsame

A federal judge in Minneapolis has denied a Twin Cities' law professor's request to represent terror suspect Mohamed Warsame, because the professor hasn't taken Minnesota's bar exam.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Teach For America program expands to Twin Cities

Teach For America program expands to Twin Cities

A national teaching program that targets low-income school districts announced on Tuesday it will expand its program to the Twin Cities.
by Tim Nelson and Elizabeth Baier

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I-394 exit to downtown Minneapolis closed

An exit ramp in downtown Minneapolis has been temporarily closed while crews prepare for additional roadwork in the area later this year.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Police identify driver in fatal ambulance accident

Authorities have identified the driver of an ambulance that struck and killed a 79-year-old woman in St. Paul on Saturday.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Ramsey County kicks off adoption campaign

Ramsey County is kicking off a five-year campaign today aimed at recruiting adoptive parents for children in need of permanent homes.
by Laura Yuen

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Eagan woman named Miss Minnesota

A 20-year old woman from Eagan will represent Minnesota at the Miss America pageant early next year.
by Elizabeth Baier

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St. Paul launches pedestrian safety program

St. Paul launches pedestrian safety program

Local leaders will gather in St. Paul this afternoon to kick off a week-long campaign aimed at encouraging pedestrian safety.
by Elizabeth Baier

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