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Lawmakers urged to keep passenger rail on track

A small investment by state lawmakers today could move passenger rail between the Twin Cities and Duluth closer to reality – and strengthen Minnesota’s entire transportation system, unions and other supporters say.

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U faculty, administration disagree over bargaining unit

University of Minnesota faculty who support a union expressed their disappointment that the University’s Office of Human Resources is objecting to the steps being taken by the state Bureau of Mediation Services.