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Wrestling head coach J Robinson will be inducted into the M Club Hall of Fame on Thursday. Robinson has been coaching the team for 26 years.

Following drug probe, University fires J Robinson as wrestling coach

by Emily Polglaze
Published September 7, 2016
Robinson, the team's coach of nearly 30 years, came under fire in May after allegations surfaced that he tried to internally handle prescription drug abuse and selling by members of his team.
Protesters lie down in the middle of Kellogg Boulevard on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016 in St. Paul for a  "die in" in part of the "If We Don't Get It" rally, which was organized to raise awareness in advance of the announcement on whether Officer Jeronimo Yanez will be indicted.

Protesters at St. Paul City Hall call for indictment in fatal Philando Castile shooting

by Tiffany Lukk
Published September 7, 2016
At least one was detained Tuesday night when protesters gathered to demand jail time for Jeronimo Yanez, the officer who shot Castile in July.

Canadian doughnut chain Tim Hortons set to open in Dinkytown

by Layna Darling
Published September 6, 2016
The Dinkytown shop would be the first in the Twin Cities

Minneapolis Police Department to partner with mental health professionals in new pilot program

by Layna Darling
Published September 6, 2016
The program is set to launch early next year
University President Eric Kaler answers questions for the Minnesota Daily in his office on Mar. 3, 2016.

Kickin’ It: President Kaler visits the State Fair, talks upcoming school year

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 6, 2016
Amid tours of U of M exhibits, Kaler talked about his hopes for this year.
A student scans a special sticker using the "Cupanion" app to earn points for refilling a reusable water bottle during Welcome Week on St. Paul Campus on Friday, Sept. 2.

New University of Minnesota campaign aims to curb campus plastic waste

by Rilyn Eischens
Published September 6, 2016
Using an app called Cupanion, students can accrue points by filling reusable water bottles.
General Counsel leader Bill Donohue thanks his colleagues while enjoying a dilly bar at his going away party at McNamara Alumni Center on Aug. 31. Donahue is retiring after serving for 34 years and is being replaced by Doug Peterson.

U’s General Counsel retires after storied career, picks replacement

by Olivia Johnson
Published September 5, 2016
In his 34 year tenure, Bill Donohue helped the University navigate many high-profile lawsuits.

Police liability insurance measure won’t be on ballot in November

by Kristina Busch
Published September 5, 2016
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled against Minneapolis residents voting on the amendment.
University of Minnesota Bee Lab apicultural technician Gary Reuter shakes bees onto Bee Squad Team Leader Jenny Warner to create a bee “beard” on Wednesday Aug. 31 at the Agriculture Horticulture Building at the Minnesota State Fair. On Aug. 25, Governor Mark Dayton issued an executive order to limit the use of pesticides that are harmful to bees and other pollinating insects in Minnesota.

At State Fair ‘Bee Beard’ show, pollinator awareness abuzz

by Melissa Steinken
Published September 5, 2016
A 17-year-old tradition, this year's show spotlighted awareness around endangered pollinators.

University releases proposed $122 million biennial budget request

by Brian Edwards
Published September 3, 2016
If approved by the Board of Regents, the request of state lawmakers would include funds for research, for Bell Museum operations and for a new, multi-campus student success center, among others.

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