Using
\begin{minipage}{0.35\textwidth} %left column
...
\end{minipage}
\hfill\vline\hfill
\begin{minipage}{0.55\textwidth} %right column
...
\end{minipage}
Works without needing to change to parbox and staying with minipage.
Using
\begin{minipage}{0.35\textwidth} %left column
...
\end{minipage}
\hfill\vline\hfill
\begin{minipage}{0.55\textwidth} %right column
...
\end{minipage}
Works without needing to change to parbox and staying with minipage.