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Northland College says it will remain open, with reduced number of majors

After weeks of uncertainty amid a financial crisis, officials at northern Wisconsin’s Northland College announced Wednesday that the school will remain open — but with a greatly reduced number of majors.
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Indiana will have its first competitive primary election in two decades

Indiana will have its first competitive primary election in two decades

Indiana has its first competitive primary for governor in two decades, as six Republicans vie for their party's nomination. Current Governor Eric Holcomb is term-limited after eight years in office.
by Brandon Smith

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Six charged with copper wire theft from streetlights in St. Paul

Six charged with copper wire theft from streetlights in St. Paul

Six people were charged last week in Ramsey County for allegedly stealing copper wire from street lights in St. Paul — an ongoing problem that officials say has cost the city millions of dollars to repair in recent years.
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Minneapolis schools, support staff reach deal to avoid strike

Minneapolis schools, support staff reach deal to avoid strike

Hours after unionized education support professionals in the Minneapolis Public Schools filed a notice of intent to strike, leaders from both the union and district announced they’d reached a deal. District teachers settled a contract last month.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Activists in Duluth ramp up pro-Palestinian demonstrations, set up encampment

Activists in Duluth ramp up pro-Palestinian demonstrations, set up encampment

A group calling itself the Duluth Palestine Solidarity Camp set up a tent encampment Wednesday night in Duluth’s Leif Erikson Park. Protesters are calling on the city and state to divest from Israel in the wake of its war in Gaza.
by Dan Kraker

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St. Cloud State’s president Wacker stepping down early amid expected budget cuts

St. Cloud State’s president Wacker stepping down early amid expected budget cuts

In a letter sent Wednesday to faculty and staff, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Chancellor Scott Olson said St. Cloud State is “facing financial pressures that will need to be addressed in the coming weeks.”
by Kirsti Marohn

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Time to join the pack: How to watch the Timberwolves in the NBA playoffs

Time to join the pack: How to watch the Timberwolves in the NBA playoffs

This is the first time in 20 years that the Timberwolves have made it to round 2 of the playoffs. Just catching up to the excitement? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what you need to know before tip-off.
by Nicole Johnson and Matt Mikus

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In ‘The Unexpected,’ Emily Oster tackles the emotional toll of difficult pregnancies

In ‘The Unexpected,’ Emily Oster tackles the emotional toll of difficult pregnancies

The economist made a name for herself using data to challenge the accepted rules of pregnancy. Now, she’s returning to the topic with a book on how to navigate its complications.
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Drought eases in parts of Minnesota thanks to another wet week

Drought eases in parts of Minnesota thanks to another wet week

Areas of moderate and severe drought shrank some in the last week, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report. The drought continues to persist in north-central and northwestern Minnesota particularly.
by Sven Sundgaard

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