Minn. colleges say they already comply with free-speech order
Some local higher education officials voiced skepticism that the order will have much of an impact.
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Were Minneapolis' skyways first created to combat the cold – or something else?
Love them or hate them, the skyways' dual origin stories might surprise you.
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Minnesota Orchestra to play 'Coco' soundtrack, Latin American works for Sommerfest 2019
Conductor Sarah Hicks will lead the world's first live orchestra version of Disney-Pixar's 2017 movie "Coco."
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Editorial counterpoint: We must look beyond police for community safety
It's time to put more emphasis on prevention efforts. A police-first approach isn't effective, has been marred by violence and fails to address underlying causes of crime.
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Gophers react to NCAA tourney win vs. Louisville
Gophers players talk in the locker room after Thursday's NCAA tournament win against Louisville in Des Moines.
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