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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Debate over tenure reform puts state lawmakers at odds

by Brian Bakst
Published July 18, 1996

Tenure code changes have been a source of conflict between University officials and faculty members for many months. But now debate has intensified among Minnesota state legislators. A University Faculty...

Kempainen says he’s ready to run

Published July 18, 1996

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- Bob Kempainen has been on a physical roller coaster since mid-April. On Tuesday he declared himself ready for the final descent -- into the heat and humidity of the Olympic marathon. Dr....

Home health care worker may be imposter

by Jessica Steeno
Published July 18, 1996

A University Hospital employee dispensed a prescription for 40 syringes of Demerol, a painkiller similar to morphine, to a man who claimed to be a home health care worker, according to a police report. The...

Clinton compromise on Cuba sanctions draws muted praise

Published July 18, 1996

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Clinton's attempt to occupy the middle ground on Cuba sanctions legislation is drawing muted praise from some NATO allies and an influential Cuban-American leader. But Republican...

Hearings sought on misuse of UMD funds

Published July 18, 1996

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) -- Several lawmakers want the Legislature to hold hearings on the University of Minnesota's alleged misuse of money earmarked for women's athletics. They are reacting to a report Monday...

Gender gap issues polarize politics

Published July 18, 1996

The fundamental differences in political preferences that distinguish many men and women voters are hardly unique to late 20th century politics. Disputes over Prohibition fostered a pronounced ideological...

Regents respond to Carlson’s request

by Brian Bakst
Published July 18, 1996

In a formal response to Gov. Arne Carlson's request that the University reinstate former surgeon John Najarian, Board of Regents Chairman Tom Reagan said the University's decisions must be made without...

Dole proposes changes for education system

by Chris Vetter
Published July 18, 1996

Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole spoke Wednesday at De La Salle High School in Minneapolis about the need to improve education standards. Dole said overhaulling U.S. education programs is a...

U relations with state are strained

by Kelly Wittman
Published July 18, 1996

Tensions between the University and the state government are causing concern on campus and at the Capitol, creating uncertainty about the future of state funding and the University's independence from...

Ex Purdue hoops coach files dismissal grievance

Published July 18, 1996

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) -- Lin Dunn has filed a formal grievance to learn why she was dismissed as Purdue's women's basketball coach after nine seasons. Dunn began the grievance procedure in mid-April,...

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