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October 15, 2015 6:47 PM

Reading, writing, resilience? A new way to shrink the achievement gap

A Twin Cities coalition of civic and education leaders says that measuring and nurturing social and emotional skills will also help Minnesota solve one of the worst achievement gaps in the nation between white kids and students of color.

by Laura Yuen

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October 15, 2015 4:56 PM

Meet Delacroix: The painter's painter

A new exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art argues that 19th century French artist Eugene Delacroix was an innovator who had a huge influence on some of the biggest names in painting.

by Euan Kerr

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October 15, 2015 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Double-header at Icehouse and an Instameet

This week on Art Hounds we check out a double-header at Icehouse, partake of an "Instameet" in Albert Lea and visit a show of abstract paintings in Duluth.

by Marianne Combs

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October 15, 2015 4:00 AM

Turmoil swirls around U's Kaler, but he's looking ahead

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler has faced withering criticism this year, including one prominent call for him to resign. But Kaler's boss backs him, and U donors do, too.

by Peter Cox

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October 14, 2015 4:16 PM

Riding bikes, telling stories in Minneapolis

Brian Fanelli rides around the Twin Cities on his reliable Hardrock bike, leading events called "Spinning Stories." Participants ride to different locations, take breaks and listen to stories.

by Doualy Xaykaothao

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October 14, 2015 2:57 PM

Appetites: 5 things to know about beer made with fresh hops

Fresh hops have gone from a niche experiment to a staple. Almost half of the breweries in Minnesota are experimenting with fresh hops in some way this season.

by Tom Crann

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October 14, 2015 1:11 PM

Hodges retreats on 'fair scheduling' rules for Mpls. businesses

Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges on Wednesday pulled back on her controversial proposal to require city businesses compensate workers for any unexpected scheduling changes.

by Curtis Gilbert

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October 13, 2015 3:44 PM

As Democratic debate nears, DFL leader says MN may aid insurgent

As the Democratic presidential candidates take the stage tonight in Las Vegas for their first 2016 campaign debate, some say Minnesota may help a dark horse candidate make a run this spring.

by Tom Scheck

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October 12, 2015 3:59 PM

Dang beetles: Warm weather triggers Asian ladybug breakout

The Asian lady beetle descended on homes across Minnesota and Wisconsin over the weekend. Introduced to the U.S. to control pests, they've become quite the pests themselves. Yes, they bite.

by Dan Kraker