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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Ethicists challenge foreign AIDS experiments

Published April 23, 1997

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States is paying for experiments in poor countries that could allow 1,000 babies to die of AIDS unnecessarily by withholding a protective drug from HIV-infected pregnant women,...

Businesses, neighbors strengthen community

by Kamariea Forcier
Published April 23, 1997

Como neighborhood residents used to have to walk eight blocks into Dinkytown to buy clothing or a cup of coffee, or rent a video. But with new shops and services in the area, many people now head in the...

CorrectionIn the…

Published April 23, 1997

CorrectionIn the story in Monday's Daily, "As students move in, community moves out," the relationship between Dinnaken Properties and Cargill was misstated. Dinnaken is directly owned by Cargill.

Researcher reveals the truth about grizzly bear populations

Published April 23, 1997

Despite a century of wild folklore and beastly tales, the grizzly bears located in Western Montana could be described as gentle giants. The 300- to 500-pound animals might have large, powerful claws and...

U study connects activity, longevity

by Bei Hu
Published April 23, 1997

Regular exercise reduces mortality rates in postmenopausal women, according to a study published today by University researchers. The study, published in The Journal of the American Medical Association,...

With an Elmo Yell

Published April 23, 1997

Elmo rocked his fingers over the bridge, holding the chord in tremolo dissipation as long as he could. "Hey little Elma, what have you done?" he sang as the metal feedback whined out. "Hey little Elma,...

GLBT’s Pride Week events begin Thursday

by Michelle Kibiger
Published April 23, 1997

From hate crimes to pop culture's portrayal of coming out, Spring Pride Week organizers strive to shed light on various issues in the University gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual communities. Spring...

Buckeyes’ football coach gets $100,000 pay increase

Published April 23, 1997

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Buckeyes football coach John Cooper, in charge of the biggest athletic money-maker at Ohio State, now makes more money than any other coach at the school. Cooper, who is paid a base...

U to take hitting woes out on Iowa

by Michael Rand
Published April 23, 1997

Gophers softball coaches and players pride themselves on being able to stay loose and focused at the same time, no matter if the club is playing well or not. The juxtaposition that defines the team was...

U plans for Take Our Daughters to Work Day

by Chris Vetter
Published April 23, 1997

The University campus will be flooded with girls and young women on Thursday as the fifth annual Take Our Daughters to Work Day is celebrated. All students, staff and faculty members are invited to bring...

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