The University might find out by the end of next week how much money it will receive from the Legislature for the school's 1998-99 biennial budget. The Higher Education Conference Committee held its first...

Elmo carried a plate of carrots and celery and into Elma's room. "What's this?" she asked. "I thought we could celebrate," Elmo said. "May is National Mastication Month. I thought these would be good foods...

Gophers senior Troy Stein was pulling on his batting gloves Wednesday afternoon in front of the first base dugout at Siebert Field. He was preparing for batting practice when Gophers assistant coach Rob...

Beginning Wednesday, 14th Avenue Southeast, between University Avenue Southeast and Pillsbury Drive, will be closed for two and a half weeks for road construction. The construction, which is part of the...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- That old "Don't tread on me" feeling is back on Capitol Hill, where Republicans are hoping the 105th Congress will pass a flag-burning amendment after years of failures. "This issue...

When Ellen came out of the closet Wednesday evening, more than 100 University students waited to greet her with cheers and applause. Many of the students, who gathered in the Willey Hall fireside lounge,...

Minnesota lawmakers might gamble on keeping the Twins in town, especially since several bills that would fund a new ballpark came before a legislative committee Wednesday. Legislators in a joint meeting...

While legislators cheered Gov. Arne Carlson inside the State Capitol, several protestors lined up outside his office, shouting "No justice, no peace." They were objecting to the Governor's signing of...

Every time you pick up a newspaper these days there's a story about the proposal for a new Twins stadium. Should it be paid for with cigarette tax revenue, gambling revenue or from taxes on sports paraphernalia?...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Some think they are big shots. Some are afraid. Many are drunk. But aboard an airplane high in the sky, any of them can cause serious danger if they become unruly. "Poor behavior should...