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Tax credits aim to help ease sting of student debt, encourage saving

Tax credits aim to help ease sting of student debt, encourage saving

Minnesotans carry the fifth-highest student debt burden in the country. But a provision in the tax bill awaiting action by Gov. Mark Dayton is aimed at giving debt-laden grads some help.
by Peter Cox

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Art Hounds: A boxer, a sculptor and hope

Art Hounds: A boxer, a sculptor and hope

This week on Art Hounds: "Queens," sculpture inspired by dance and nature, and the power of hope.
by Marianne Combs

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The Mamas and the Papas hated their only No. 1 song

The Mamas and the Papas hated their only No. 1 song

Denny Doherty, who sings lead, called "Monday, Monday" a "dumb song about a day of the week."

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U president says lack of bonding bill is a step backwards

U president says lack of bonding bill is a step backwards

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler has a list of spending priorities that need approval from the Legislature. He assess what state lawmakers and the governor have done -- and not done -- so far this year.

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Sex abuse victims say Minn. law brought hope, chance for justice

Sex abuse victims say Minn. law brought hope, chance for justice

The 2013 Minnesota Child Victims Act opened a legal door to hundreds of victims and shook the Catholic church and other institutions to their core. Today is the last day victims can file claims.
by Todd Melby

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In battle to keep lead from water, St. Paul digs deep

In battle to keep lead from water, St. Paul digs deep

The city's ambitious plan to get rid of thousands of lead service lines isn't a perfect solution to removing lead from drinking water, but it's progress.
by Lorna Benson

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A birthday celebration at Duluth Dylan Fest

A birthday celebration at Duluth Dylan Fest

Producers Dave Engen and Robert Jersak traveled to the festival over the weekend to talk to people about what the musician means to them.

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Dayton sees 'serious defects' in body camera bill

Dayton sees 'serious defects' in body camera bill

Some critics say the final legislation is biased in favor of law enforcement.
by Jon Collins

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Community weighs in on Mpls. superintendent finalists ahead of vote

Community weighs in on Mpls. superintendent finalists ahead of vote

Parents and community members were divided between a desire for change and a preference for experience in the Minneapolis district. The school board plans to choose a superintendent tonight.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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