Gov. Arne Carlson might never see the signatures of almost 10,000 students from across the state who signed a petition asking for a higher minimum wage. The Minnesota House passed a bill Thursday to increase...

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...

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...

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...

In response to the acquittal of Dr. John Najarian, University officials said at a press conference Wednesday that they stand by their investigation of the former chief of surgery. "In light of today's...

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...

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...

The University's Academic Health Center might receive more money from the Legislature -- but there's a catch. The University of Minnesota Finance Division of the House Education Committee recommended...

The Dinkytown construction project begins 6 a.m. Thursday with detours that will reroute traffic along University Avenue and Fourth Street. University Avenue between 10th Avenue and Oak Street will be...

Students who find themselves accused of wrongdoing by the University next year may not be able to seek help from the Student Advocate Service. The Student Services Fees Committee recommended that funding...