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GOP renews push to end Minnesota tax on Social Security

GOP renews push to end Minnesota tax on Social Security

GOP leaders say ending the state's taxation of Social Security income would make Minnesota retiree-friendly. Legislative Democrats warn the state can't afford the revenue cut.
by Tim Pugmire

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Consumer protection trial underway between state, for-profit schools

Consumer protection trial underway between state, for-profit schools

Minnesota's attorney general says Globe University duped students into thinking they would have jobs in law enforcement when they graduated and misled them on how their credits would transfer.
by Peter Cox

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Does Minneapolis schools' mentor program work? Data cast doubt

Does Minneapolis schools' mentor program work? Data cast doubt

A student support program designed in part to curb dropout rates that began in Minneapolis and spread around the country is under new scrutiny in its home district. Officials are preparing to cut its budget.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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NAACP demands new probe of Jamar Clark police shooting

NAACP demands new probe of Jamar Clark police shooting

The Minneapolis NAACP head wants a special prosecutor. The woman who was injured the night Clark was shot disputed the prosecutor's narrative justifying the shooting.
by MPR News Staff

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As Nye's nears last call, patrons come to sing its praises

As Nye's nears last call, patrons come to sing its praises

After more than 60 years as a cultural landmark, an establishment that was all about singing and drinking is closing its doors.
by Marianne Combs

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Hallberg's Picture of Health: On happiness

Dr. Jon Hallberg discusses a Harvard health study on happiness that's now back in the public eye.
by Tom Crann

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Scientists worry massive Chinese lake a global bird flu cauldron

Scientists worry massive Chinese lake a global bird flu cauldron

Poyang Lake, home to as many as 1 million wild geese, ducks and other waterfowl in southeastern China, may be an international breeding ground for avian influenza. Here's why.
by Rob Schmitz

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Harteau: 'We will not tolerate acts of violence' following Clark decision

Harteau: 'We will not tolerate acts of violence' following Clark decision

The Minneapolis police chief said the department will respect peaceful protests but not allow people to occupy city buildings or light fires on the streets. Activists, however, took it as a threat.
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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