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A different Tom Emmer emerges in Congress

A different Tom Emmer emerges in Congress

Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer has struck a more low-key note during his first term than during his run for governor or on his radio show. Some allies worry he has lost his way.
by Brett Neely

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DFL trims plan for free two-year college

DFL trims plan for free two-year college

After criticism that the initial cost was too high, Sen. LeRoy Stumpf, DFL-Plummer, announced a revised proposal to make community and technical colleges free for selected Minnesota students.
by Alex Friedrich

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MN Girl Scout troop sees college visit as important milestone

MN Girl Scout troop sees college visit as important milestone

A Minnesota Girl Scout troop is trying to working to address the achievement gap between white students and students of color.

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Craft show could make hand-made business fly

Craft show could make hand-made business fly

When the prestigious American Craft Council Show comes to St Paul's RiverCentre this weekend, its Hip Pop project aims to help emerging artists create successful businesses.
by Euan Kerr

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Should Minnesota colleges ditch remedial classes?

Should Minnesota colleges ditch remedial classes?

Weaker students would do better taking classes with the rest of the student body while getting extra help on the side, some lawmakers say.
by Alex Friedrich

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Hodges: Minneapolis must do more to help all

Hodges: Minneapolis must do more to help all

Downtown is booming, but Mayor Betsy Hodges says many residents aren't benefitting. She outlined her plans for change Thursday in her State of the City speech.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Plan to curb runoff too costly, unworkable, farmers tell Dayton

Plan to curb runoff too costly, unworkable, farmers tell Dayton

Gov. Dayton wants all Minnesota farmers to keep a 50-foot buffer along streams and lakes. Some farmers say that will take money out of their pockets.
by Mark Steil

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Despite improving market, many Twin Cities homeowners still under water

Many Twin Cities homeowners still owe more on their properties than they are worth. By one measure, more than 15 percent of mortgages are under water.
by Matt Sepic

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Art Hounds: 'Uncreativity,' pop art and collaboration

Art Hounds: 'Uncreativity,' pop art and collaboration

This week art hounds enjoy some pop art humor in St. Peter, take in a music-dance-art collaboration at Public Functionary, and attend an "Uncreativity Festival" at Bryant Lake Bowl.
by Marianne Combs

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New services coming for low-income Minnesota kids with autism

The state will soon provide early help for children and young adults on the autism spectrum who are on Medical Assistance.
by Peter Cox

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