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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Wanted: a vacation from innovation

Published February 22, 1996

I woke up this morning to the sound of an electric alarm. The first thing I did was turn on my radio. After shaving with an electric shaver, I quickly got dressed and checked my personal organizer. Minutes...

Wrestlers try to salvage season

by Scott Bradley
Published February 22, 1996

At the beginning of the wrestling season, Gophers coach J Robinson strongly believed his young team could claim fame at the NCAA tournament, in March at Target Center. Then the team lost juniors Brandon...

Swimmers abuzz for Big Ten meet at Aquatic Center

by Kristian Pope
Published February 22, 1996

Some sported their team logo neatly carved into a haircut, others wore T-shirts painted with inspiring slogans. Nearly 300 Big Ten swimmers practiced Wednesday morning in preparation for the 15th annual...

Judge discusses validity of case against Najarian

Published February 22, 1996

At the conclusion of University surgeon John Najarian's trial, U.S District Court Judge Richard Kyle commented on several aspects of the case. He discussed the trial, the ALG program and the validity of...

Najarian acquitted on all counts

by Jodi Compton
Published February 22, 1996

Nearly a year after his indictment, Dr. John Najarian was acquitted Wednesday morning of all criminal charges against him. In the wake of the jury's decision, Najarian made ambitious plans for his future,...

Abrasive Balkan peacemaker exits his post

Published February 22, 1996

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Known for his ego and abrasive style, Richard Holbrooke was the picture of grace Wednesday as he stepped down from government service, his Balkan peacemaker role still unfinished. He...

The Impish Boy

Published February 22, 1996

This morning Elmo knew that today and Friday would have a high in the 40s, with a chance of rain or snow. He thought back to a day in elementary school when the teacher asked, "What do you want to be when...

Disagreements result in Daily resignations

by Chad Thomas
Published February 22, 1996

The Minnesota Daily's business manager resigned Wednesday, citing disagreements with the paper's board of directors. Amy Rynerson Markus said she had "differences in opinion ... in how the Daily should...

Forum passes blood-screening resolution

Published February 21, 1996

The next meeting of the Minnesota Student Association Forum will not begin with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Forum reversed a Feb. 9 decision to recite the pledge, which mentions God. MSA President Matt...

Tennis, hockey facilityinvestment justifiable

Published February 21, 1996

In the governor's 1996 capital bonding request, he included a $10 million allocation for a new women's hockey arena and a permanent indoor home for the men's and women's tennis teams. The proposed Mariucci...

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