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Groundhog Day celebrates winter outlook for 121st time

Published February 2, 2007

Traditionally, if he sees his shadow, it will lead to six more weeks of winter.

U.S. food terrorism grant up for renewal

Published October 18, 2006

Now in its third year, the University's National Center for Food Protection and Defense has aided the government in fighting agroterrorism, a form of bioterrorism that affects food supplies. Despite the...

Students react to Bush’s re-election as president

by Jason Juno
Published November 4, 2004

Democratic challenger Sen. John Kerry conceded to President George W. Bush on Wednesday, leaving some students to reflect on a long campaign and what might happen in the next four years. "I did what I...

Bush wins again; Kerry concedes

by Kari Petrie
Published November 4, 2004

President George W. Bush received 51 percent of the popular vote nationwide.

Bush wins re-election

by Kari Petrie
Published November 3, 2004

President George W. Bush won his bid for re-election on Wednesday. His Democratic challenger, Sen. John Kerry, conceded Wednesday morning after a long night of waiting to get poll results from Ohio. Bush...

Presidency undecided; all eyes on Ohio

Published November 3, 2004

As of press time, election officials in Ohio were still counting votes

Edwards holds final Minnesota rally

by Than Tibbetts
Published November 2, 2004

Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. John Edwards rallied an estimated crowd of 2,500 Monday in Hamline University's Hutton Arena in St. Paul. Sticking to standard applause points and "get out the...

Candidates face-off in today’s election

Published November 2, 2004

The polls are open in the state of Minnesota from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today.

Bush campaigns for support at the Target Center in Minneapolis

by Stephanie Kudrle
Published November 1, 2004

President George W. Bush spoke to about 20,000 supporters at the rally Saturday.

Higher education a critical election issue for students

by Lacey Crisp
Published November 1, 2004

On a college campus, the presidential candidates' higher-education goals can be a deciding factor in an election. In a Minnesota Daily poll taken in September, 82 percent of students who responded said...