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U leaders break into war of words over possible renaming of buildings
Rift widens between top officials, regents over handling of report urging changes.
24 Midwesterners win up to $100,000 each from Bush Foundation to pursue big dreams
Each of the 24 people get up to $100,000 to enhance their leadership skills.
Golf isn't all that's on the table as Mpls. Park Board weighs final plans for future of Hiawatha course
An aquatic driving range, a BMX track, an amphitheater and more could be part of the redesigned Hiawatha Golf Club in south Minneapolis, according to concept plans for the property released this month.
March Madness bracket sculpture draws fans on Nicollet Mall
The sculpture will be up through April 8.
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Distracted driving bill clears Minn. House; Senate vote expected soon
If the measure becomes law, Minnesota would join 16 states and the District of Columbia in banning cellphone use by motorists unless they use active hands-free technology while they drive.
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Who spent the most on lobbying in Minnesota last year?
Energy firms, business groups and unions were leaders in spending.
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Minnesota suicides and other 'preventable deaths' reach record levels
Continual uptick is a "worrisome long-term trend," health officials say.
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'Wicked problems' mean 'sustainably' produced food may not always be so, U research finding
U researchers examined environmental standards for producing sugar.
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In class-action settlement, Minnesota prisoners win access to pricey hepatitis C drugs
Class-action suit accused state of withholding the cure for hepatitis C.
Minn. food bank turns shipping container into lettuce farm
Second Harvest Heartland wants to provide more fresh produce, so it stepped up to grow its own in a hydroponic environment in a shipping container.
U.S. Bank Stadium is taking on a new look for the NCAA Final Four
The darkening curtains are nearly all installed, and scaffolding is underway for lower-level seating.
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White Earth tribal chair Terry Tibbetts dies at 60
Tibbetts served on the council for a decade before becoming chairman.
South metro man's stolen '51 Chevy with 'significant sentimental value' found
The classic car showed no damage and "did not appear" to have been driven in the time it was gone, a sheriff's detective said.
Charge: St. Paul gunman killed man who came to defense of shooter's girlfriend
The victim yelled "put the gun down" before being shot inside a home, according to the criminal complaint.
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