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University of Minnesota argues case before United States Supreme Court today
November 26, 2001 - The U.S. Supreme Court hears a case involving the University of Minnesota, the first time ever the "U" will appear there. At issue is whether a federal rule allows two former employees to sue the school for age bias. Minnesota Public Radio's Patty Marsicano reports:
African americans bring a discrimination suit against Cargill
November 15, 2001 -
Council committee supports demolition plan
October 31, 2001 - The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis is one step closer to becoming history. Yesterday, (tues) a city council committee approved a demolition permit to allow the Walker Art Center to expand on the Guthrie site. The issue attracted a standing-room-only audience at the public hearing. Minnesota Public Radio's Patty Marsicano reports:
Twin Cities postal workers want better help to deal with anthrax threats
October 29, 2001 - Postal workers want more help financially and more help physically scanning for anthrax.
Postal workers on mail security
October 25, 2001 - Two postal officials who spoke in Brooklyn Park today say the government is moving quickly to tighten security for the U.S. mail. Minnesota Public Radio's Patty Marsicano reports
University of Minnesota increases security at biological and animal labs, sports events
October 12, 2001 - The University of Minnesota is stepping up its security precautions to deal with the threat of terrorist attacks. The increased concern has touched animal research, sporting events, and energy faciliites on university campuses. Minnesota Public Radio's Patty Marsicano reports:
A lot is left undone during the state workers strike.
October 11, 2001 - As talks resume today (thurs) to try to end the state workers strike, the impact of the walkout is evident. For instance, crime evidence doesn't get analyzed, and health officials can't fully investigate an e-coli outbreak. Minnesota Public Radio's Patty Marsicano reports:
Minnesota's state-run health care facilities are restructuring
October 4, 2001 - Minnesota has more than 100 state-run health care facilities that employ more than 6,000 employees that went on strike this week. National Guard and temporary workers are filling their places.
Managers and other non-union staffers care for animals
October 3, 2001 - Packing food for animals was usually done by union workers. Now that the strike is happening, managers and non-union staff is taking over that job.
State AFSCME and MAPE workers strike
October 1, 2001 - Minnesota Public Radio's Patty Marsicano reports on the thousands of state employees who went on strike after rejecting the state's latest contract offer. A last-minute mediation session produced no agreement between the state's two largest unions and state administration.

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