The Minnesota Daily

Four students robbed at knifepoint on bridge

by Jessica Steeno
Published February 12, 1997

Four University students were mugged in three separate incidents Feb. 4 on or near the 10th Avenue Bridge. Two men are suspected in the crimes. Police arrested one suspect shortly after the robberies...

Israel releases Palestinian women prisoners

Published February 12, 1997

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- Waving clenched fists and "V" for victory signs, 31 Palestinian women prisoners were freed from Israeli prisons Tuesday after the Supreme Court rejected a final petition to...

If you want a good job, try going it alone

by By Daniel
Published February 12, 1997

As the new century approaches, many new concerns exist for our nation. The global market, peace in the Middle East and America's role in the 21st century are of top concern for our nation. However, there...

May enters plea in gun incident

by Kamariea Forcier
Published February 12, 1997

Attorneys agreed to disagree Tuesday in Hennepin County District Court in the case of Jennifer Joan May, the woman charged with firing a handgun last June into University President Nils Hasselmo's office. In...

Abe’s prophylactics

Published February 12, 1997

Elmo doffed his stovepipe hat to the ladies passing by. My, Lincoln's birthday was a grand holiday! "This is a day of the people, by the people, and for the people,"he told the man at the desk in Coffman....

Regent candidates start interview process today

by Joel Sawyer
Published February 12, 1997

The regent selection process enters a new phase today, as candidates begin interviews with legislators from the congressional districts they seek to represent. Six candidates vying for three of the five...

Colorado College takes unfamiliar position in WCHA

by Michael Rand
Published February 12, 1997

Colorado College's third-place position in the WCHA sticks out like a Chicago Bears fan at the Metrodome. After winning the last three league titles, including last year's by a comfortable 12-point margin...

Buggs jury stays silent

Published February 12, 1997

Jurors in the murder trial of Louis Cardona "Butch" Buggs might not be able to rule on whether Buggs killed University student Kami Talley at her workplace in Northeast Minneapolis last Valentine's Day. "We...

U doesn’t have history on its side at Purdue

by Todd Zolecki
Published February 12, 1997

Any attempt this week by the Gophers men's basketball team to avoid the past is pointless. But as it turns out, that might not be such a bad thing after all. In back-to-back road games this week at Purdue...

Williamson aids former teammates

by Allison Younge
Published February 12, 1997

It was only an hour after Kipp Williamson heard the news of Gophers wrestler Brandon Paulson's serious ankle injury when Coach J Robinson was on the phone asking him to rejoin the team and compete at...