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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...

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...

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...

MPIRG starts BWCA petition

by Lynne Kozarek
Published February 20, 1997

The Minnesota Public Interest Research Group began gathering on Monday what members hope will total 5,000 signatures on a petition they plan to take to Washington, D.C. in April. The group, which receives...

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...

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...

Students urge legislators to keep tuition rates down

by Chris Vetter
Published February 20, 1997

University students from around the state hit the Capitol on Wednesday morning, urging legislators to help ease their financial woes. "Right now, we feel you are the only ones who can help us," said Sean...

Men’s athletics should add world’s favorite sport

by By Victor
Published February 20, 1997

Marshall Morehead led his Stillwater High School Ponies to two straight high school soccer championships, an undefeated 1996 season and received the 1996 Mr. Soccer award honoring the top boys high school...

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...

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,...

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