After leading Minnesota through another winter, a University office is helping the community with another challenge -- the spring thaw. The Minnesota Extension Service, a University outreach agency, put...

With Elma washing her hair so much these days, Elmo was in serious need of new companionship. He contemplated this predicament as he pedaled to class noticing that today will be partly sunny with highs...

HEBRON, West Bank (AP) -- Jewish seminary students shot and killed a Palestinian on Tuesday, sparking fierce riots in which Israeli troops killed two Palestinians and injured dozens. It was the West Bank's...

Despite rumors that the complex federal ALG lawsuit might come to a settlement soon, University officials say a resolution could be a long way off. The $100 million lawsuit, which was filed by the U.S....

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A federal appeals court upheld California's voter-approved ban on affirmative action, opening the way for the state to dismantle programs that favor women and minorities in hiring...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- The gentle hill behind the 12th tee was one of Bobby Jones' favorite spots on Augusta, a place from which he could observe hole Nos. 11, 12 and 13 of the Masters -- the dangerous stretch...

The Vice Presidents Executive Council has postponed today's scheduled discussion about the potential for a private food partnership. Members of the council continue to wait for more information about...

Stereotypes make for bad evidence In Tuesday's opinions piece "Fraternities, gangs share some ground," Sara Goo makes several broad comparisons between these two very different groups. There is some truth...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Increasingly, the business of American women is business. Some 18.5 percent of employer businesses that were started between 1991 and 1994 are owned by women, the Census Bureau reported...

With spring's arrival, the 1996-97 snowmobile season is ending. Across the Midwest, this was the sport's deadliest winter in 25 years. In response to the fatalities, state legislators in Minnesota, Wisconsin...