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Vikings stadium talks now involve Goodell

by Nickalas Tabbert
Published April 20, 2012

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will meet with state leaders Friday to discuss the Vikings stadium deal. The meeting with Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders from both parties follows a Thursday telephone...

Two University undergraduates receive awards for human rights work

by Nickalas Tabbert
Published April 20, 2012
The scholarship was established last year by a University of Minnesota alumna who went on a 25-day hunger strike in the '80s.

Veterans Affairs to increase staff by 1,900

by Aaron DuBois
Published April 19, 2012

The Department of Veteran Affairs announced Thursday it will be increasing its staff by roughly 1,900, according to the Associated Press. The effort will be taking place in order to anticipate the needs...

Earth Day clean up opportunities with Student Neighborhood Liaisons

by Aaron DuBois
Published April 19, 2012

The Student Neighborhood Liaisons will be busy this Earth Day weekend. Several events are planned to clean up the Mississippi River area as well as the Marcy-Holmes and South East Como neighborhoods. Everyone...

Man charged with $20K in damages to St. Paul light rail project

by Aaron DuBois
Published April 19, 2012

A 60-year-old man was charged with causing $20K in damages to the St. Paul light rail project according to the Star Tribune. Brian J. Peterson was charged with four counts of criminal damage to property...

Abortion bills pass Minn. House, Senate

by Molly Novak
Published April 19, 2012

  Two unrelated abortion bills passed the Minn. House and Senate on Wednesday. The house passed a bill requiring a woman to take an abortion pill, like RU-486, in the presence of a doctor, reported...

Spring Jam update: The Head and the Heart, philanthropy

by Nickalas Tabbert
Published April 19, 2012

A cool, cloudy day at the University of Minnesota didn't dampen the spirits of those who watched The Head and the Heart perform at Coffman Front Plaza. The Seattle-based band entertained for about...

Daily Digest: Secret Service investigation continues

by Matt Herbert
Published April 19, 2012

Daily Digest: Thursday, April 19 --The U.S. Secret Service is investigating allegations involving several agents within the department who allegedly bought prostitutes prior to President Obama’s...

Upcoming road closures near the U

by Matt Herbert
Published April 19, 2012

During the next two weeks, two road closures will be taking place near the University. The Department of Transportation announced the Huron Boulevard Ramp from westbound I-94 will be closed from Sunday,...

U study says young adults who frequently weigh themselves have poorer self images

by Rebecca Harrington
Published April 19, 2012

Teens who frequently weigh themselves are more likely to develop health problems like depression, steroid use or binge eating, according to a study conducted by the University of Minnesota's School...

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