In Saturday's game against No. 8 Wisconsin in Madison, the Gophers will again get a chance to put their money where their mouths have been. Under criticism for a pass defense that gives up more than 300...

Last Friday, Mumia Abu-Jamal's 17-year struggle to gain a new trial was denied by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. In 1982, Mumia was convicted of murdering Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner....

Money-wise parents with a little foresight might do well to seriously consider expanding the back-to-school list to include a new house. Not surprisingly, this doesn't happen much. Purchasing a home isn't...

In an election where credentials and campaign expenditures topped most debates, Democratic-Farmer-Labor-endorsed Amy Klobuchar defeated her opponent and was elected Hennepin County attorney on Tuesday. At...

The Big Ten women's soccer second season begins Thursday with the opening of the Big Ten Tournament. At stake is a free ticket to the first round of next weekend's NCAA championships. But the top seeds...

When University Police officer Josh Betts pulled over a car on Oct. 28 the driver told him he had just been robbed -- and that one of the two male suspects might have a gun. After taking a description...

The Minnesota Student Association's biweekly forum erupted in fiery debate Tuesday when speaker Ben Bowman stated that attendance for the association's retreat this weekend would be mandatory. Although...

Religious intolerance is the major factor oppressing people around the world, said Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel in a speech Tuesday. Wiesel spoke to a sold-out crowd at Northrop...

Once again, Phyllis Kahn, a 26-year incumbent, ran away with the state House of Representatives seat for District 59B. Kahn, a Democrat and former University research staff member, has consistently won...

Four University projects in plant genetics received the largest grant from the National Science Foundation ever awarded to the departments. The $3 million grant will help unlock the mysteries of plant...