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Mpls Somali community reacts to sex-ring scandal

Mpls Somali community reacts to sex-ring scandal

by Frank
Published November 10, 2010
Authorities arrested 17 people in Minnesota connected to human trafficking in three states.

U, Mayo to argue med school case before SCOTUS

by Conor Shine
Published November 8, 2010
This will be the second time the University has appeared before the Supreme Court.

Teen interest in gaming on decline

by Jennifer Bissell
Published November 4, 2010
A survey showed the least interest in video games among teens in 10 years.

Public law schools find way to buck state funding woes

by Adam Daniels
Published November 2, 2010
As schools are becoming more self-sufficient, the U’s options are open.
Quidditch: now for muggles

Quidditch: now for muggles

by Laura Sievert
Published November 2, 2010
Players said the only thing missing from the Harry Potter-inspired game is magic.

Plastic surgery shows signs of rate recovery

by Sarah Nienaber
Published October 27, 2010
Middle-aged women contribute the most to the rising popularity.

Survey shows teens’ shopping habits

by Jennifer Bissell
Published October 25, 2010
It concluded that teens prefer to spend on value brands and cheaper items.

U and partners help organic farmers

by Ashley Bray
Published October 21, 2010
A new grant will evaluate the costs of the transition to organic farming.
Earmarked for higher ed.

Earmarked for higher ed.

by Mike Mullen
Published October 21, 2010
Some public universities have received tens of millions of dollars in federal earmarks. With rare exceptions, the University of Minnesota hasn't sought earmarks.
Computer science and engineering graduate student Jesse Vig explains a new application he helped develop for the MovieLens website in the GroupLens lab in Keller Hall Wednesday.  The application generates personalized movie recommendations based on the qualities the viewer likes in movies they have already seen.

Software knows what films you like

by Frank
Published October 21, 2010
MovieLens recommends films based on 1,500 characteristics and online reviews.

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