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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

U softball team gains sweep of Drake on road

by Michael Dougherty
Published April 22, 1998

If the Gophers softball team was searching for a title to call its doubleheader sweep Tuesday, perhaps it would be "Mistake After Mistake by Drake." Minnesota (36-14) took advantage of seven Bulldog errors...

Canadian official sees no rift with U.S. over Chretien’s Cuba trip

Published April 22, 1998

OTTAWA (AP) -- Prime Minister Jean Chretien's upcoming visit to Cuba is unlikely to cause any serious friction with the United States, Foreign Minister Lloyd Axworthy said Tuesday. "They understand that...

Program receives award for victim advocacy

by Robin Huiras
Published April 22, 1998

A program at the University will receive the nation's highest honor for victim advocacy in a ceremony today in Washington, D.C., an affirmation of its fight against sexual violence. Attorney General Janet...

WE GOT A COMPLIME…

Published April 22, 1998

WE GOT A COMPLIMENTARY LETTER!!! Net: We're so proud, we had to let it be on top. We bask in the afterglow. From Mr. Hyde: Greetings, O illustrious and wise Network! There is absolutely no reason to...

Swine vet wins prestigious award

Published April 22, 1998

ST. PETER, Minn. (AP) -- Paul Yeske recently received one of the highest honors a pig doctor can obtain. He was named Swine Practitioner of the Year by the American Association of Swine Practitioners,...

Earth Day turns to grass roots to celebrate, save the planet

by Emily Dalnodar
Published April 22, 1998

Earth Day descends upon the University bearing the same message instilled 28 years ago on its inception: Take care of the planet. But a lot has changed in three decades. The depletion of the ozone layer...

Congress must clean environmental act

Published April 22, 1998

Earth Day ironically marks a day of ambivalence. Nationwide, Americans celebrate the day with conscious efforts to clean up wastes and recycle material. In Congress, this is matched by empty rhetoric about...

Congress tinkers with financial aid programs

by Coralie Carlson
Published April 21, 1998

As lawmakers start debating plans to reduce interest rates, students can expect a boost in financial aid from Congress next year. The House and Senate reconvene today after taking a two-week Easter break....

Landslide buries road, killing at least one in northern Italy

Published April 21, 1998

BRESCIA, Italy (AP) -- A huge landslide buried part of a road and railroad in northern Italy on Monday, killing at least one person, Italian news reports said. A woman driving near the town of Darfo di...

Memories ease pain of McCartney’s death

Published April 21, 1998

LONDON (AP) -- Linda McCartney was branded a brash American opportunist when she landed the last bachelor Beatle 30 years ago, wreaking havoc on teen-age hearts and creating legions of instant cynics. But,...

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