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New edible cannabis law catches some Minnesota regulators, lawmakers by surprise
Questions remain of how legislation made it through Republican-controlled Senate.
Edibles, beverages infused with cannabis ingredient THC become legal today
Edibles and beverages may contain 5 milligrams of cannabis ingredient THC per serving and 50 milligrams per package.
Walz, GOP leaders cool on idea of state gas tax holiday
They say tax rebates and tax cuts would have more impact.
GOP governor candidate Scott Jensen calls for eliminating Minnesota's state income tax
Jensen's plan to fight inflation includes phasing out the state's income tax and vetoing "wasteful spending."
Rebate checks, tax cuts: Walz, Republicans continue fight over surplus
The DFL governor is pitching $2,000 rebate checks for couples and $1,000 for individuals.
Minnesota State colleges and universities to hike tuition 3.5%
The college system's board of trustees approved the increase Wednesday amid student opposition.
Ellison vows to legally defend travelers who come to state for abortions
Ellison said he is prepared to defend travelers who get abortions here if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
University of Northwestern in St. Paul appoints new president
Corbin Hoornbeek will assume the role in August.
GOP governor candidate Scott Jensen seeks to reshape board that investigated his medical license
The family physician from Chaska took aim at the state Board of Medical Practice.
University of Minnesota regent resigns from board to seek Duluth campus chancellor job
David McMillan resigned Tuesday from the U's Board of Regents.
U regents OK tuition hike for Minnesota students at Twin Cities campus
The 3.5% tuition increase for resident students at the Twin Cities campus is the largest in a decade.
University of Minnesota seeks control of housing co-op where recent shootings, assaults occurred
Administrators say "problem property" was the site of several criminal incidents.
From homebuying to building savings, the student loan payment pause changed these Minnesotans' lives
Minnesotans share how the pause on federal student loan payments helped them.
70-year-old Cambridge man dead after crash in Isanti
The man's vehicle was broadsided and rolled into a median.
73-year-old dead, two others hurt in western Minnesota crash
The two-vehicle crash happened Saturday evening.
Get a job or go to college? Strong economy makes choice harder
A growing number of jobs are opening up for Minnesotans without four-year degrees.
Failed search for UMD chancellor cost more than $160,000
U President Joan Gabel declined to say why none of the three finalists got the job.
Minnesota State colleges poised to increase tuition as enrollment slide continues
State colleges and universities seek 3.5% tuition increase.
University of Minnesota regents express caution about raising tuition, dorm prices
U President Joan Gabel has proposed a 3.5% tuition hike for Twin Cities campus students.
U president proposes 3.5% tuition hike for Twin Cities students
Minnesota residents attending the U's Twin Cities campus would pay almost $500 more in tuition next year.
Bob Latz, former assistant attorney general with a 'commitment to democracy,' dies at 91
Bob Latz was a lifelong public servant and community leader with a "sense of justice."
Ellison joins attorneys general to call on Biden to cancel student loan debt
Their request comes just a week after the president announced he is "taking a hard look" at canceling some federal student loan debt.
In Minnesota and U.S., colleges fight to recruit shrinking pool of students
Colleges look to recover enrollment as dropoff in young adult population looms.
St. Olaf professor says he lost leadership post for inviting controversial speaker to campus
The college said the backlash was not a factor in its decision to remove Edmund Santurri as director of the Institute for Freedom and Community.
Hamline University to permanently ditch ACT/SAT test requirement
Prospective students will be judged on grades and extracurricular activities instead.
Hennepin Technical College gets interim president as students call for more oversight
Joy Bodin replaces former President Merrill Irving Jr., who resigned amid accusations of harassment and discrimination.
Fewer people going to college in Minnesota could reshape higher education, workforce
Colleges in Minnesota and nationwide are at a crossroads with declining enrollment.
Minnesota could face 'alarming' health care worker shortage
About 1 in 5 rural health providers said they plan to leave their profession in the next five years, with the largest projected losses to come among physicians, according to a report released Tuesday.
Minnesota House Democrats propose free community college for state residents
Community college grant program would cover tuition for Minnesotans of certain income levels.
Minnesota surpasses goal of recruiting 1,000 new certified nursing assistants
Gov. Tim Walz wants to make tuition-free nursing assistant training program permanent.
Minneapolis schools, teachers reach tentative deal to end strike
Students may return to class as soon as Monday, the district said. In a news release, the union noted "major gains" on pay for education support professionals, class size caps and mental health supports.
University of Minnesota proposes up to $11,000 in new scholarships for residents who enroll at regional campuses
Resident students who enroll as freshmen could get thousands in new scholarship aid.
Minnesota State college system to review harassment policy, presidential contracts
The reviews come after the system was criticized for its handling of complaints about a former Hennepin Technical College president.
Two new presidents named to lead colleges in Bemidji, St. Cloud
University of Minnesota Crookston vice chancellor to lead Bemidji State University.
College of St. Benedict and St. John's University name first joint president
Brian Bruess will lead both private colleges starting July 1.
Minneapolis classes canceled indefinitely as teachers strike
With staffers heading to picket lines Tuesday, families of the 28,700 students scrambled for fallback options. St. Paul schools averted a strike with a tentative agreement.
Embattled college presidents who step down get jobs in Minnesota State system
The practice is raising questions about how the state college system handles presidential misconduct.
University of St. Thomas president leaving to lead California university
After nine years, President Julie Sullivan will depart for Santa Clara University.
Hennepin Technical College president resigns after harassment allegations
Merrill Irving Jr. will be transferred to an administrative post within the Minnesota State system.
Republicans demand resignation of Hennepin Technical College president after harassment allegations
Employees accused Merrill Irving of harassment and discrimination last year, but he remains on the job.
Hennepin Tech president still on job after being accused of harassment
Officials of the Minnesota State system found his behavior violated respectful workplace procedures but not its harassment policy.
Minnesota's COVID-19 positivity rate falls below benchmark 10%
The positivity rate fell below the high-risk mark for the first time since Christmas, a sign the omicron variant wave of the pandemic continues to ease here.
Senate Republicans question U decision to cut men's sports teams
Supporters of eliminated teams voiced their frustrations to lawmakers.
U panel wants campus cops to stop aiding other police at protests
The committee also wants U leaders to evaluate the campus police department's weaponry and emphasize the use of less-lethal alternatives.
U buildings may be renamed after 75 years under new policy
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents also approved criteria for renaming structures honoring controversial figures.
University of Minnesota's pandemic budget struggles continue with projected $39 million deficit
The U has lost more than $200 million since pandemic started.
University of Minnesota keeps ACT/SAT test scores optional through 2023
U still mulling whether change will be permanent.
Walz budget proposal cuts fees, expands aid for students
The plan would establish a college application fee waiver program, expand some state grant programs, fund new scholarships at the U and freeze tuition at the Minnesota State system.
Student leaders call on Minnesota State system to require vaccines
Minnesota State campuses have reported more than 2,000 new infections in January.
Hundreds of Minnesotans take advantage of state's tuition-free nursing assistant training
The state covers tuition of aspiring nursing assistants to alleviate staff shortages.
Minn. colleges report COVID-19 spikes as spring semester begins
Nearly 1 in 4 University of Minnesota students who tested for COVID-19 at the Twin Cities campus' clinic between Jan. 6-13 were positive, according to data published Friday.
A 17% tuition cut? Student group asks Minnesota leaders to make community college more affordable
Student group calls for ongoing $125 million investment.
Colleges start semester with caution amid omicron spike
Winona State University is implementing a "lay low" period for two weeks starting Monday. Macalester College is also implementing a quiet period from now until at least Feb. 1.
University of Minnesota seeks nearly $1 billion in state funding
It's an unusually large ask that is already being met with skepticism by some state lawmakers.
University of Minnesota leaders discuss new policy for renaming campus buildings
Proposed policy comes after heated 2019 debate on topic.
U regents OK pay increases for President Gabel amid criticism
With increases to her supplemental retirement contribution, a new annual performance bonus and other allowances, Joan Gabel's compensation will total about $1 million next year.
U's Humphrey School ordered to better prevent sex harassment
The University of Minnesota public affairs school must take specific actions to prevent sexual harassment and pay a graduate student who was harassed by her professor $75,000, part of a settlement reached with the state Department of Human Rights.
Repeat offenders could serve less time under Minnesota sentencing guidelines proposal
Critics argue it would give repeat offenders a pass
Proposed pay raise for University of Minnesota president draws scrutiny
Joan Gabel's combined salary and benefits would total $1 million next fiscal year.
Carleton, St. Olaf colleges to require COVID-19 booster shot for students and employees
Colleges cite waning immunity, risk of new variants.
University of Northwestern-St. Paul president to step down
Alan Cureton has led the school for two decades.
Minnesota student athletes cash in on their brand under new NCAA rules
Gophers athletes have signed at least 150 name, image and likeness deals since July.
U of Minn. business school dean apologizes for 'insensitive' pandemic remarks
Staff felt she downplayed risks, quality of remote work.
More than 1,200 U students benefit from new tuition-free program
The University of Minnesota's "Promise Plus" tuition program covers any leftover costs for Minnesota resident students whose families make $50,000 or less annually.
University of St. Thomas to launch nursing school focused on health equity
Students will embed in community, learn cultural competence.
Shakopee cancels classes as Minn. schools navigate COVID surge
Rising infection rates could push students back into distance learning; more call for mandates at Minnesota state.
Minnesota State colleges seek state funding to pay for tuition freeze
College system seeks $25 million from state to support tuition freeze.
Districts to scramble to feed students after supplier pulls out
Fifty-seven school districts that get their food through Lakes Country Service Cooperative were affected when food distributor Cash-Wa ended its contract with the cooperative earlier this month.
Minnesota Republicans call on state school board association to cut ties with national group
Republicans take issue with national association's letter to Biden.
Minnesota college, community come together to help local students attend tuition-free
Locally funded scholarships boost enrollment at Pine Technical and Community College.
Minneapolis voters reject plan to replace Police Department
The final votes came at the end of a contentious election cycle that drew intense scrutiny as people across the country waited to see how far the city would go to reinvent policing.
U to offer free or reduced tuition to Native American students
The tuition waiver program will start in fall 2022.
Ex-U gymnast sues school for eliminating his sport, wants team reinstated
The University of Minnesota cut men's gymnastics, tennis and indoor track programs last year.
Minnesota sets goal of having 75% of high school seniors complete the FAFSA
By 2025, the state hopes 3 in 4 high school seniors will complete the form.
