Forbes Magazine ranked Minnesota as the ninth-best business state in its annual report released Nov. 12, falling one spot from 2013’s eighth-place ranking.
Minn. in top 10 for best business states
News in :90 – Dec. 2, 2014
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News in :90 – Dec. 1, 2014
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Twin Cities ranked high for LGBT friendliness
Both Minneapolis and St. Paul received perfect scores on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2014 Municipal Equality Index, which is used to rate LGBT inclusivity.
St. Paul animal ordinance to change euthanasia policy
The new ordinance starting in 2015 will require St. Paul shelters to only euthanize healthy animals they do not have the resources to care for.
Snowfall delays St. Paul street sweeping
Although there are still environmental concerns about the leaves getting into lakes and rivers, the snow makes it impossible to sweep the streets until spring.
News in :90 – Nov. 26, 2014
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St. Thomas, U of M students protest Ferguson decision
St. Thomas students were among several hundred protesters who gathered Tuesday to protest the grand jury’s decision in Ferguson.
Students react to grand jury decision in Ferguson
The St. Thomas community is feeling the effects and emotions of Monday’s grand jury decision not to indict Darren Wilson, the officer who fatally shot Michael Brown in August in Ferguson, Missouri.
News in :90 – Nov. 25, 2014
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At least 14 injured in Ferguson-related protests
Several Ferguson businesses were damaged or destroyed by fires and others were looted during the protests that erupted after the Monday night announcement.
Thousands rally across US after Ferguson decision
Protestors across the nation led marches, waved signs and shouted chants of “Hands Up! Don’t Shoot,” the slogan that has become a rallying cry in protests over police killings across the country.
Canney to resign in December
Jane Canney, vice president for student affairs, announced Monday morning that she will be resigning effective Dec. 31.
Grand jury won’t indict Ferguson cop in shooting
A grand jury has decided not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown.
Ferguson grand jury has reached decision
The grand jury’s decision about whether to indict Darren Wilson, the police officer who shot Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, will be announced later Monday.