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Records: University of Minnesota tried to obtain Bob Dylan’s archives
Documents show that the school was interested in knowing whether one of its most famous students would want to deposit his personal papers at the university, but Dylan would look elsewhere. ... Continue Reading
In Ramsey County, a glimpse at the confusion surrounding Trump’s new immigration stance
New documents show how one Minnesota governmental entity – the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office – found itself caught in a confusing conflict over immigration that pitted the White House against local officials after Trump took office. ... Continue Reading
Looking at the University of Minnesota’s “Row the Boat” agreement
A look at the unusual agreement between the school, head football coach PJ Fleck and a Chicago-based sports marketing company over Fleck’s trademarked “Row the Boat” slogan. ... Continue Reading
The University of Minnesota courts the military
In the spring of 2018, the State of Minnesota submitted a high-profile bid to have the United States Army build a Futures Command Center in the state. The bid – while ultimately unsuccessful – provided a revealing look at how the University of Minnesota tried to market itself to the military. ... Continue Reading
A Republican operative’s death in Rochester
Documents found in Peter Smith’s Minnesota motel room hinted at his role as a Republican operative who specialized in political opposition research on Bill and Hillary Clinton. ... Continue Reading
Tracking A Data Request Regarding The Dakota Access Pipeline
Instead of producing documents that might have provided insight into Hennepin County’s decision-making process, the sheriff’s office let more than a year lapse before turning over data. ... Continue Reading