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Higher-ed institutions find themselves in a financial pinch

Higher-ed institutions find themselves in a financial pinch

Northland College announced earlier this month that it was short on funds, and the school’s future is uncertain. Meanwhile, the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul told its employees that it will lay off 26 staff members and leave 30 open positions unfilled. Minnesota’s largest private university is contending with a $10.5 million budget gap. Higher-ed is struggling. 
by Cathy Wurzer, Matthew Alvarez and Heidi Raschke

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Housing experts say there just aren't enough homes in the U.S.

Housing experts say there just aren't enough homes in the U.S.

The United States is millions of homes short of demand, and lacks enough affordable housing units. And many Americans feel like housing costs are eating up too much of their take-home pay.
by Mary Louise Kelly, Mia Venkat, Kathryn Fink and William Troop

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Timberwolves face the Suns as A-Rod eyes team control

Timberwolves face the Suns as A-Rod eyes team control

A May 1 mediation session is set between current Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor and would-be majority owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore. Two Wall Street Journal reporters spoke to MPR News about what’s at stake.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Teen arrested in connection with Nudieland mass shooting at Minneapolis punk show

Teen arrested in connection with Nudieland mass shooting at Minneapolis punk show

About 30 to 50 people were gathered at the house venue known as Nudieland in south Minneapolis for a show on the evening of Aug. 11 when the suspects walked up to the alley and opened fire after 10 p.m., according to witnesses.
by Feven Gerezgiher and Kaila White

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Justice Department pays $138 million over FBI failures in Larry Nassar case

Justice Department pays $138 million over FBI failures in Larry Nassar case

The DOJ settlement goes to 139 victims of Larry Nassar, the disgraced team doctor of USA Gymnastics who sexually assaulted elite and Olympic gymnasts, after the FBI failed to promptly investigate.
by NPR Staff

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