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To: Robert Bruininks, University of Minnesota President For those of us who have lived within sight of the University of Minnesota, or who crossed the bridge between West and
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To: Senator Norm Coleman, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Congressman Jim Ramstad Once again, it is income tax time. This time of year brings to mind two dilemmas: our profligate
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