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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Carlson says U must lead state in education

by Peter Kauffner
Published January 23, 1997

and Jennifer NiemelaAt an Institute of Technology Forum on Wednesday, Gov. Arne Carlson said the University should take a more assertive role in kindergarten through 12th grade education, saying that...

International students get free tax help

by Kamariea Forcier
Published January 23, 1997

Imagine being in a foreign country with an unfamiliar language. Now imagine trying to prepare a tax form from that country, and remember: a return visa depends on it. This is the situation many international...

ar above the madding crowd

Published January 23, 1997

n the corner of 14th Avenue and Fourth Street S.E. in Dinkytown, perched above the street traffic below, is a tiny mall, filled with some little known shops in the area. It is in this building that Bob...

Elmo’s ball

Published January 23, 1997

Elmo looked up impatiently and let fly with a mighty cursing tirade. It had been his ambition to play hockey, but the snowy conditions were making things impossible. Today, the highs are in the low teens...

Shorter Iverson plays large in paint

by Aaron Kirscht
Published January 23, 1997

Gophers center Angie Iverson continues her hold on third in the nation in rebounding, averaging 12.4 through 17 games. One might expect a player as relatively short as Iverson (6-foot) may be out of place...

Woman assaulted after passing out

by Jim Martyka
Published January 23, 1997

University Police officers are investigating a sexual assault that occurred Friday morning in Territorial Hall. Neither the victim nor the suspect, who are acquaintances, is a University student. Also,...

Public meeting to address fires

by Kamariea Forcier
Published January 23, 1997

Attorneys have called for a public meeting with several University-area residents following a second chemical fire in December at Hawkins Chemical Co. in Minneapolis. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m....

Pop quiz: students take on the staff

by Andrew Tellijohn
Published January 22, 1997

The University administration and Radio K will be among teams participating in an annual clash of brains at Coffman Memorial Union today. The tournament, sponsored by the University College Bowl program,...

Huskies create winner in WCHA

by Michael Rand
Published January 22, 1997

The 7,051 fans who packed the National Hockey Center for Friday's game between Minnesota and St. Cloud State symbolized more than just an overwhelming home-ice advantage for the host Huskies. More than...

Kids’ beauty pageantsare an ugly subculture

Published January 22, 1997

Provocative photos of 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey have blanketed the media since she was murdered in her Colorado home and, reportedly, sexually assaulted. The national fury about the story is prompted...

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