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January 12, 2015 4:58 PM

Democrats' $800 million transportation plan relies on new taxes

The Democrats' plan call for more than four times the amount of transportation spending proposed by House Republicans last week.

by Catharine Richert

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January 12, 2015 4:31 PM

St. Paul homeless shelter expected to get key grant for expansion

Ramsey County has earmarked $1.7 million for a new service center that will be part of the Dorothy Day Center's new downtown homeless shelter.

by Tim Nelson

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January 12, 2015 1:48 PM

At U, is 'no' enough to ensure sex isn't forced?

University of Minnesota student leaders are looking into a potential rule that would require their peers to give some form of "yes" before having sex.

by Alex Friedrich

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January 9, 2015 3:24 PM

Health reporter goes viral, but not in a good way

MPR News' Lorna Benson has been telling us all winter how to stay healthy. Then the norovirus came for her.

by Lorna Benson

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January 8, 2015 5:40 PM

As clergy abuse suits near trial, archdiocese weighs financial options

All three trials are scheduled to begin Jan. 26 in Ramsey County District Court. However, a bankruptcy filing would likely halt the trials.

by Madeleine Baran

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January 8, 2015 5:13 PM

First bills: DFLers want free education, Republicans want business tax breaks

House Republicans and Senate Democrats have different approaches to Minnesota's future. Democrats want to make investments in several areas but Republicans are wary of spending money.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 8, 2015 4:00 PM

New Mpls. school effort sees young black males as assets

The Minneapolis school district can better serve students if it focuses on their ability, says Michael Walker, head of its Office of Black Male Student Achievement.

by Tom Crann

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January 8, 2015 3:59 PM

Shaver and Rapp on the first week of the legislative session

Maureen Shaver and Todd Rapp look at the possibility of a one-year session, and yet another Sunday liquor sales debate.

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January 8, 2015 8:30 AM

Art Hounds: '2 Sugars,' and Brian Beatty in Duluth

This week on Art Hounds: A two-woman show starring a real-life friendship, Brian Beatty's plaid shirts head to Duluth and a wide-ranging art exhibit at Banfill-Locke.

by Marianne Combs