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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

Groups opposed to coal plant permit

by Bei Hu
Published July 19, 1996

A draft permit that would allow the University to proceed with its steam plant renovation plan drew opposition during its 30-day public notice period. Seven responses were received from groups and individuals...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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