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Conflicts over political speech at University of Minnesota prompt calls for action
Administrators and students are working together to mend divisive political discourse at the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus. Recent controversies have forced dialogue about freedom of expression among students and staff at the school.
Prosecutors: No charges for U wrestlers accused of sex assault
“Conflicting versions” of events made it difficult to prove a case against the wrestlers that would meet a criminal court’s “beyond reasonable doubt” threshold, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Friday.
Holiday bummer: Flu spreads widely in Minnesota just in time for season's gatherings
Winter break is here for schools, but health officials say there will be plenty of other opportunities for the virus to spread at holiday parties and family gatherings.
Nurses urge Fairview Health Services to reveal plans for cuts
Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association fear cuts to two downtown St. Paul hospitals could have implications across the state, as Fairview Health Services considers how to cut costs to deal with an $80 million net loss this year.
‘Work hard to make it look easy’: Winona basketball announcer hits 1,000th game
Ray Felton has been volunteering as the voice of Winona high school sports since the mid-1990s. On Friday, he’s announcing his 1,000th game for the Winona Senior High School Winhawks.