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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

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January 7, 2015 5:43 PM

School closing decisions a matter of degree(s)

Minnesota school leaders say it's always tough to make the call to close schools due to weather, though technology's made the decision a bit easier.

by Tim Post

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January 7, 2015 5:20 PM

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra begins rehearsals in new hall

The custom-designed, 1,100-seat hall will formally open Feb. 28. Until then, the orchestra will hold rehearsals and practice concerts so its acoustician can fine-tune the sound of the space.

by Euan Kerr