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Accused Americans could be stuck in Brazil for months
Three U.S. graduate students arrested last month for suspected poaching and visa violations could be stranded in a remote corner of Brazil for months as their case goes through the courts, their lawyer says.
Call it a monument to excess, call it a wonderland of architectural marvels. Whatever you call it, Duluth is the place to vacation if you're into learning how the other half lived during the turn of the century.
He's our man in Washington on health care
You don't get a telephone call inviting you to the White House every day -- or ever -- even if you're a nine-term DFL state representative from Duluth.
Ramsey County Bar has new leadership
Assistant Ramsey County Attorney Juan Hoyos will begin a one-year term as president of the Ramsey County Bar Association on Wednesday.
Renee Hinn married Marc Pasewald at a ceremony held on May 29, 2009, at the Pasewald residence in Beaver Dam.
More students than ever before enrolled at RCTC this summer
Rochester Community and Technical College is reporting a historic summer enrollment, with 26 percent more students attending class this summer compared to last year.
Elyse Claiborne of Des Moines was named to the dean's list at Northwestern College in St.
UMR, RCTC tuition likely to bump 3 percent
The first class of University of Minnesota Rochester freshmen should expect to be greeted not only by fanfare, but also a 3-percent tuition bump.
University of Minnesota officials see layoffs, no tuition increases
Reduced state funding is driving $95 million in cuts - including the elimination of more than 1,200 staff positions - at the University of Minnesota next year, according to the budget proposal for 2009-10. While most of those job cuts will be through attrition or positions left vacant, as many as 400 employees are expected to be laid off.
Names in the news: June 11 edition
Have a name in the news you would like to share with the community? Send the who, what, when and where to editor@moraminn.com Kim Brown former Mora resident, graduated from Bemidji State on May 8 with a Bachelora s of Science degree with a major in elementary education - licensure K-6, 5-8 social studies.
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Study Shows Mining's Economic Impact Could Nearly Triple
The global demands for ferrous and nona "ferrous metals has significantly decreased, cutting a number of mining jobs and slowing production here in Northland, but a recent study conducted by the University of Minnesota Duluth shows the industry's statewide economic impact could almost triple by 20a "13.
In business: Mille Lacs Band picks commissioner
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has named Dennis W. Olson Jr. as the new commissioner of education.
William "Bill" Minelli, age 81, passed away suddenly at his home in Grand Junction on May 22, 2009.
In Business: Engineer named manager of year
Times staff report Jodi Teich, assistant county engineer for Stearns County, was named the 2008 Project/Program Manager of the Year by the National Association of County Engineers at its annual management and technical conference April 23 in Peoria, Ill.
Apollo High School St. Cloud Apollo High School has identified its top students.
Comment on This Story / Send This Article to a Friend NewsMakers June NewsMakers 6/3/2009 ALLETE At the May 12 annual meeting shareholders of the Duluth-based energy firm elected Len Rodman to its board of directors.
Red Plan would have $442 million impact, study says
Comment on This Story / Send This Article to a Friend Business North - The Daily Briefing - Business Newspaper Online Red Plan would have $442 million impact, study says 6/2/2009 by Beth Bily An economic impact research study unveiled today, June 1, at a Duluth Chamber of Commerce luncheon estimates huge impact from the implementation of ...
Duluth / Lake Superior's temps to be studied
A group of researchers will embark on a voyage next week to place measurement equipment in Lake Superior.
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Hays Companies Hires Ben Graves as Associate Director of Research and Compliance
Hays Companies, a Minneapolis-based insurance broker, is pleased to announce the addition of Ben C. Graves as associate director of research and compliance in the employee benefits division of Hays Benefits Group, LLC.
Gallery: Miss Wisconsin contestants
Miss Arcadia Sarah Kulig: Miss Arcadia Sarah Kulig School: University of Minnesota-Duluth; sophomore majoring in vocal music education.