As the Gophers wrestling team prepares for its final weekend of competition at home, two-time All-American Jason Davids has a definite idea about how he'd like to exit center stage at the Sports Pavilion. "I'd...

Is the U Card a "smart card?" Not yet. But with the evolution toward a cashless society through the use of smart cards, the U Card will serve as an identification card and allow the owner to purchase goods...

Board of Regents briefs Leaders might get class credit Officials unveiled on Thursday plans for a new undergraduate minor in leadership studies. Offered by the College of Education and Human Development,...

Male humans, fruit flies and worms have something in common. No, not that. According to a recent report from University biologists, all three share a common gene that makes them male. A three-year collaborative...

Alleged rapist Antonio Burton's defense team might have suffered its first major setback Thursday when Judge Andrew Danielson source and decided to allow DNA evidence in the case. Despite efforts by the...

Goldy Gopher left the sports arena for the political arena Thursday afternoon to join University students in a rally at the Capitol. Students wanted to persuade legislators to approve the largest bonding...

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) -- A plane carrying military and political leaders crashed in rebellious southern Sudan on Thursday, killing the country's vice president and at least eight others, the government...

After flutes, singing and a drum circle, Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton gave the annual State of the City address Thursday at the Sheridan Global Arts and Communications School. "The state of...

The 1984 Summer Olympics can best be remembered for Mary Slaney's crash with Zola Budd, which caused Slaney, the overwhelming favorite in the 3000 meters, her chance at a gold medal. Slaney, who is now...

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- No matter whose money they're spending, the Minnesota Vikings appear intent on spending plenty of it this offseason. With their ownership situation at least a week from resolution,...