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minnesota.publicradio.org — by Tom Scheck, Minnesota Public Radio ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders will shift from policy to politics today, now that the 2013 session is over. Dayton will hold a press conference this morning, while Republican lawmakers will travel the state to give their spin on the session.

minnesota.publicradio.org — Supporters of a move to strengthen Minnesota's anti-bullying law say they will push the issue again next session. A bill that would have required schools to track cases of bullying and better train staff to deal with bullying was pulled from consideration early Monday morning, as it faced a filibuster from Republicans who had concerns over the cost of the measure.

minnesota.publicradio.org — Plans got scrapped.

minnesota.publicradio.org — Posted at 1:10 AM on May 21, 2013 by Tim Pugmire ( 0 Comments) Filed under: MN Legislature Minnesota lawmakers worked right up to their midnight deadline to put the final pieces of a two-year, $38 billion state budget into place. They then adjourned for the year.

minnesota.publicradio.org — By BETH J. HARPAZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- It's one thing to say tech geniuses don't need degrees. After all, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg all dropped out of college. But now we've got David Karp, who doesn't even have a high school diploma.

minnesota.publicradio.org — Posted at 7:43 AM on May 21, 2013 by Bob Collins ( 0 Comments) Filed under: Five by 8 1) GETTING IT RIGHT This is astounding time-lapse video of yesterday's tornado near Oklahoma City. Action News 5 - Memphis, Tennessee What's it like to be on the ground?

minnesota.publicradio.org — The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra board today is expected to re-appoint Bruce Coppock as president and CEO. Coppock previously held the spot, but left five years ago due to health issues. Now back and in good health, Coppock is challenged with repairing the damage incurred by a bitter contract dispute.

minnesota.publicradio.org — A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. The storm laid waste to scores of buildings in Moore, a community of 41,000 people south of the city.

minnesota.publicradio.org — by Brett Neely, Minnesota Public Radio WASHINGTON - Investigators with the FBI are expected to interview a former staffer of Rep. Michele Bachmann next week. The FBI joins the Federal Election Commission, congressional investigators, an Iowa Senate panel and an Iowa police department in looking into various aspects of Bachmann's unsuccessful bid for the White House.

minnesota.publicradio.org — Posted at 5:12 AM on May 20, 2013 by Tom Scheck ( 0 Comments) Filed under: MN Legislature, Mark Dayton A bill that would have strengthened efforts to combat bullying in Minnesota's schools will not become law this year. Sen. Scott Dibble, DFL-Minneapolis, says Senate Democrats pulled the bill Sunday night after Republicans planned to debate it for 10 hours.