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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Program gives students head start

by Yolanda Sly
Published August 7, 1996

Many incoming freshman spend their last days before school starts working, relaxing, or enjoying time with friends. But at the University's Summer Institute, 100 incoming freshman are beginning their...

U college works on world view

by Michelle Kibiger
Published August 7, 1996

The College of Education and Human Development is one of several University colleges moving toward a more international curriculum. "Knowledge is now public property everyplace," said Dr. Josef Mestenhauser,...

Fairview’sreferral dip might cost U

by Bei Hu
Published August 7, 1996

University Hospital would share the effects of a decline in inpatient admissions at Fairview Riverside Medical Center if a merger between the two hospitals is finalized as planned. HealthPartners, one...

HealthPartners’ decision will not affect U-Fairview’s plans

by Joel Sawyer
Published August 7, 1996

The merger between University Hospital and Fairview Health System will not be jeopardized by HealthPartners' decision Monday to refer fewer patients to Fairview Riverside Medical Center, University officials...

Former Gophers …

by Matthew Cross
Published August 7, 1996

Former Gophers running back Chris Darkins, now with the Green Bay Packers, decided Tuesday that he will undergo shoulder surgery and miss the 1996 NFL season. Darkins dislocated his left shoulder during...

U students scurry in search of housing

by Brian Bakst
Published August 7, 1996

After three months of house hunting and 10 trips to the University's housing service, University student Adam Patterson is still looking for a place to live this fall. The College of Liberal Arts sophomore...

Bicyclist hit by car,assaulted by motorist

by Jessica Steeno
Published August 7, 1996

Last week's full moon coincided with a rash of odd crimes. A motorist hit a bicyclist Aug. 1 in Dinkytown. The driver then got out of his car and physically assaulted the bicyclist, according to a Minneapolis...

Identifying suspect is tricky but justifiable

Published August 5, 1996

His face, name and history have been everywhere in the last week. Security guard Richard Jewell, 33, was hailed as a hero after spotting a suspicious backpack that ultimately exploded early July 27 in...

More detours in store for University area

by Jessica Steeno
Published August 5, 1996

Starting today, University commuters will have to cope with yet another detour. The area between Jones Hall and Fourth Street Southeast, Pleasant Street and 15th Avenue Southeast will be closed. It will...

Country flourishes by lowering taxes

Published August 5, 1996

Here's a trivia question for you. Who said, "It is a paradoxical truth that tax rates are too high today and tax revenues are too low, and the soundest way to raise the revenues in the long run is to cut...

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