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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Limits evident for role of volunteerism

Published May 1, 1997

In the past month, thousands of Minnesotans donated time, supplies and money to victims of the Red River flood. Their efforts significantly helped lessen the damage of this natural disaster. Meanwhile,...

Cops learn nontraditional methods of fighting crime

by Tom Lopez
Published May 1, 1997

University Police attempted to train their intuitive skills in a lesson in alternative crime fighting last night. Using pendulums, divining rods and a Tibetan singing bowl, officers tried to get in touch...

Bill opposing flag burning is debated in U.S. Congress

Published May 1, 1997

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...

Many cheer Ellen, but real-life coming-out is tough

by Kamariea Forcier
Published May 1, 1997

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,...

Kahn, others talk funding for stadium

by Chris Vetter
Published May 1, 1997

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...

Bill mandates work for welfare

by Chris Vetter
Published May 1, 1997

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...

Pohlad doesn’t need our money

Published May 1, 1997

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?...

Conference deals with rowdy airplane passengers

Published May 1, 1997

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...

Mavericks’ five-run inning drops U

by Tim Klobuchar
Published May 1, 1997

When a team hits as poorly as Mankato State did early in Wednesday night's game at Siebert Field, someone usually questions whether it left its bats at home. In this case, it did. The Mavericks actually...

Gophers men’s tennis team to play Purdue in NCAA first round

by Aaron Kirscht
Published May 1, 1997

After the Gophers men's tennis team suffered through a season that coach David Geatz described with variations on the theme of "horrible," the odds of getting the opportunity to defend its regional championship...

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