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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

U plays part in trade links

by Peter Kauffner
Published February 20, 1997

The field of electronic commerce is exploding, and software developed at the University is playing a key role, said Rick Krueger, chairman of the Minnesota High Technology Council. The software, a computer...

Davis’ comments carry no penalty

Published February 20, 1997

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- He may have been angry, but the Big Ten Conference said Wednesday that Iowa coach Tom Davis was not out of line when he talked about the officiating in the Hawkeyes' loss to Michigan...

Shave and a haircut…

Published February 20, 1997

"Just a little off the sides," Elmo suggested. It was his first time in a real French salon "Don't worry, dahling. Aii doo dis fer a Laaaaving!" the stylist said. "Frankly, that's what scares me," Elmo...

U’s mission trumps graduation rate

Published February 20, 1997

A colleague of mine recently wrote a column bashing the University's new four-year graduation guarantee. He argued that a better way to improve the University's graduation rate is to raise admission standards....

Farmers’ injuries: often, it’s the cows

by Jim Martyka
Published February 20, 1997

Modern farmers operate various kinds of heavy equipment. However, of all the dangers farmers face every day, not many people would believe that a large number of farm injuries are caused by the animals...

Women’s swimmers seek revenge

by Ryan Schuster
Published February 20, 1997

Minnesota's women's swimming and diving team will be looking for revenge this weekend at the Big Ten championships in Indianapolis, Ind. A year ago, when the Big Tens were held at the Gophers' home pool,...

Break-in suspect plea bargains; three others await trial

by Andrew Tellijohn
Published February 20, 1997

One of the four suspects in the Oct. 8 robbery of two University students has plea bargained while another has had his trial delayed. Victor M. Porter, 20, pleaded guilty to a first-degree burglary charge...

Wake falls asleep against Tar Heels in 14-point loss

Published February 20, 1997

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- Vince Carter scored 21 of his career-high 26 points in the first half as No. 12 North Carolina remained in contention for the Atlantic Coast Conference title, holding off No....

Genetic link found to some male infertility

by Kelly Wittman
Published February 20, 1997

For two years, Tom Swanson and his wife tried to conceive a child. They were unsuccessful and sought help from Jon Pryor, a University associate professor of urologic surgery. As a result, Swanson learned...

Using a tool for the future

by Joe Carlson
Published February 20, 1997

Digital technology: The University has asked $195 million for it and it's a big part of Gov. Arne Carlson's blueprint for bringing Minnesota into the 21st century. But administrators and politicians have...

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