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Union endorsements: how big a factor?
Declining membership and changing values complicate the equation Do political endorsements by labor unions carry the same weight in the 21st century as they did several generations ago? Union leaders believe they do.
After 17 days in federal court, attorneys will present closing arguments in the Tom Petters Fraud Trial Monday morning.
Where hope meets help: A story of agencies helping people in need
Barb Taylor and her son, Sam, 11, have found a temporary home at Union Gospel Mission's Naomi Family Residence in St.
Parviz Tanavoli and Abbas Kiarostami Exhibition in Dubai
Meem Gallery is pleased to present the opening of a joint exhibition displaying the work of two of the Middle East's most significant artists, Parviz Tanavoli and Abbas Kiarostami on 9 November.
Pass or fail? Minnesota experts handicap health care bill in Senate
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, second from left, has to balance the interests of many senators, including, from left to right, Amy Klobuchar, Olympia Snowe, Joe Lieberman and Al Franken.
Archaeological dig happening in the middle of Saint Paul
Built in 1900, an old church once stood here at the corner of Englewood and Asbury in Saint Paul, but burned down Christmas night in 1925.
Complaint about St. Paul IRV vote moves forward in courts
Opponents of the plan to implement Instant Runoff Voting, or Ranked Choice Voting, in St.
Is per diem a backdoor pay raise for state lawmakers?
State lawmakers have received nearly $3.4 million in compensation on top of their annual salaries in just the first eight months of this year.
Minnesota expatriate writer Kelby couldn't wait to get back home
Move over, Minnesota writers: N.M. Kelby is back in town. Or at least, she's on her way back.
College servers move to Google
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 4:45 a.m. Vote 0 Votes The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities began switching its e-mail servers over to Google this week - a change announced last spring that will allow increased savings and technological advantages for students.
The Kept-Up Academic Librarian
IHEs Switching To Google E-Mail To Save Bucks
It takes manpower and money to run an e-mail system, and colleges and universities have less of both these days.
Student takes a seat in the UN
Sarah Gengler, left, poses in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York before heading inside to the General Assembly room, pictured above.
Cash-strapped colleges outsource their e-mail
It takes manpower and money to run an e-mail system, and colleges and universities have less of both these days.
Almost a principal, always putting RC students first
By Kelli Baxter Rush City High School administrator Kim Erdman said he was ready for a move from Polly Pockets and Pokemon.
Caribou Corporate Team Promotes One, Adds One
Caribou Coffee announced the promotion of Daniel E. Lee to secretary, senior vice president, and general counsel of Caribou Coffee, and the appointment of Dan Hurdle to the role of senior vice president of retail operations and product management of Caribou Coffee.
Musical Offering chamber group beginning 39th season
The Musical Offering is not only one of the great works of Western music. It's also the name of one of the oldest chamber groups in the Twin Cities, now poised to begin its 39th season on Sunday.
'Competing' chamber program see-worthy, too
Ia ve already recommended the season-opening concert by the venerable Musical Offering that takes place Sunday at Hamline University - but here I am, recommending a competing chamber-music concert at the other end of the metro area.
Top five candidates for Town Administrator to meet and greet residents
By Sandy Barnes Berthoud Recorder Berthoud residents will have an opportunity for an up-close look at the five finalists for the Town Administrator position during a meet-and-greet event on Friday, Oct.
What a difference a few years have made for Rybak
In his rookie run for mayor, R.T. Rybak promoted a four-point agenda for campaign finance reform, saying he wanted to restore trust in Minneapolis city government.
Soon-to-be lawyers face the ultimate test - finding a job
William Mitchell law grad Emily Swann proudly displays the letter informing her that she passed the Minnesota bar exam.
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