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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.
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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.
Accenture Awards Scholarships to Eleven Outstanding American Indian Students
Eleven American Indian students from across the United States will continue their post-secondary education with the aid of $125,000 in scholarship funding from Accenture's American Indian Scholarship Fund.
Shakopee Valley News Newspaper and on...
Submitted by Kristin Holtz on October 13, 2009 - 2:01pm. Six candidates are running for four seats on the Shakopee School Board with four-year terms.
A sainting goes out to the ladies in the Highland Neighbors Group who have bi-annually assembled 40 to 70 layettes for participants in Ramsey County's Mothers First Program for several years.
Victims who seek strike force seized property will be told of suit
People who call a new telephone hot line seeking to recover cash and property that may have been improperly seized by the defunct Metro Gang Strike Force will get a letter telling them about a proposed class-action lawsuit and listing the name and phone number of a Minneapolis attorney who is suing the Strike Force.
Putnam drama teacher Quinn remembered
Steve Quinn was born in the small town of Carroll, Iowa, on Oct. 12, 1950, to Eddie H. and Ethel E. Quinn.
Association update: Doing government - different'
NAIOP, Commercial Real Estate Development Association on finding creative solutions to the state's budget problems Ted Kolderie, speaking at the recent annual meeting of the Minnesota Taxpayers Association, said: "The realists tell us the only options are to cut and to tax.
Minnesota Republicans / Today's straw ballot: an unreliable predictor
How about U.S. Sen. Doug McFarland? They are former Republican candidates who ran for governor and senator and were defeated.
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