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U regents slated to reject name changes at four campus buildings

U regents plan to act on a resolution keeping the names of Coffman Memorial Union and three Twin Cities halls, defying recommendations by President Eric Kaler and a faculty task force.
  • U leaders break into war of words over possible renaming of buildings
  • Proposal to rename U of Minn. buildings faces pushback
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Hwy. 55 in Plymouth reopens after fatal crash involving pedestrian

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The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.2% annual rate in the first three months of the year, though consumer spending slowed, led by a sharp drop in light
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U.S. economy grew at strong 3.2% rate in first quarter

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DNR kills bear that was attracting onlookers in North St. Paul

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Walz reprimands IRRRB chief in wake of DFLer's resignation

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Bike, pedestrian trails to close for Southwest light rail construction
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This courtroom sketch Thursday depicts former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor on the witness stand.
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Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor testified: “It felt like my whole world came crashing down."

Noor breaks silence, recalls making 'split-second decision'

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Former Minneapolis police officer's testimony marked the first time he has spoken publicly about the night Justine Ruszczyk Damond was killed in her south Minneapolis alley.
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Vikings fill big need by drafting center Bradbury

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Randi Cowmeadow, left, and Rev. Jeff Cowmeadow, senior pastor at Calvary Baptist Church since 1988, have opened with their daughters nearby Prodigal P
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Minneapolis pastor opening Irish pub to all comers a couple blocks from his church

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North Loop parking shortage causes luxury clothing retailer to offer rare valet service

North Loop parking shortage causes luxury clothing retailer to offer rare valet service

The parking fee at Martin Patrick 3 is nominal but won't be waived with purchase.
Gordy Moore often commutes on his bike from the Whittier neighborhood to his job in Northeast Minneapolis.
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The union that represents the city’s roughly 900 rank-and-file police officers announced that it is partnering with a national police organization t

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Friendly cop-citizen contacts are the routine. This training simply instills a cautious, resolute mind-set in case the next encounter isn't.

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Majority Leader Ryan Winkler, D-Golden Valley listened as the House slogged through over a hundred amandments to the omnibus education bill on the Hou
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