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Student holding FAFSA document
Learning Curve

Minneapolis' 'FAFSA February' helps families perform act of 'bravery'

By Beth Hawkins | 02/11/13

Students who don’t fill out the intimidating financial aid form are 70 percent less likely to go to college.

Burton Hall, University of Minnesota
Braublog

Karma's knife-twist: I have to take freshman comp

Return to the U
By David Brauer | 02/11/13

How does an aging student go about going back to school? With shamelessness and a rueful appreciation of fate.

Keystone pipeline demonstration
Community Voices

Obama should approve Keystone XL pipeline

By Mankato Free Press | 02/11/13

The U.S. needs to diversify its source of crude oil and buying from a friendly country will be a way to make us more energy independent.

brand lab
Business

BrandLab ‘experiment’ proves a marketing success for students and business

By John Reinan | 02/11/13

The program offers more than 400 students from diverse backgrounds an introduction to marketing careers.

Rybak with Hashim Yonis
Learning Curve

STEP-UP youth program returns the love to 'chief cheerleader' Mayor Rybak

By Beth Hawkins | 02/08/13

Several students whose lives were transformed by their participation honored the mayor, recognizing his role as one of the program's founders.

Lessons to learn from U research on disadvantaged children
Community Sketchbook

Lessons to learn from U research on disadvantaged children

By Cynthia Boyd | 02/08/13

The findings take on more weight than ever this year as legislators consider Gov. Mark Dayton’s early childhood development proposals.

Minnesota’s law schools feel the pain as student applications decline
Learning Curve

Minnesota’s law schools feel the pain as student applications decline

By Beth Hawkins | 02/01/13

Several schools scramble to develop new programs and make other radical changes.

student art from higher ground
Learning Curve

Culture-conscious Higher Ground Academy serves largely East African student body

By Beth Hawkins | 01/31/13

The K-12 academy in St. Paul has twice been named one of the best high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

Budget primer
Data & Maps

Budget 101: A graphic primer to Dayton's budget proposal

By Tom Nehil, Kaeti Hinck and Alan Palazzolo | 01/31/13

Explore a visual explainer of Gov. Dayton's new budget plan.

pflag panel
Learning Curve

You Can Play project seeks to end bullying in sports

By Beth Hawkins | 01/30/13

The effort has gained the support of the major pro leagues, and players have recorded videos. Its Minnesota voice is Wild forward Cal Clutterbuck.