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200 remember double homicide in Hudson

by Rocky Thompson
Published February 6, 2003

Approximately 200 people gathered in Hudson, Wis., to recognize the one-year anniversary of a double homicide involving a University student. Family, friends and community members met at the O'Connell...

Police evidence room houses more than a few odds ‘n’ ends

by Rocky Thompson
Published February 5, 2003

Drugs, money, guns and light fixtures have one thing in common: They've done time in the University police evidence room. Behind three locked doors, a small room holds every piece of evidence in limbo...

New Fairview breast center offers advanced technology

by Dylan Thomas
Published February 4, 2003

From its new digital mammography to surgery consultation, the newly opened Fairview-University Breast Center offers patients comprehensive care under one roof. Lisa Hurt, Breast Center manager, said it...

Homeless people, advocates gather to protest ordinances

by Emily Johns
Published February 3, 2003

With a blanket wrapped around his shoulders and a steaming cup of hot chocolate in his hands, Buddy Gail Horton Jr. discussed his life as a homeless man in Minneapolis. Horton, who has been homeless for...

Legislature to pick four new regents from 12 finalists

by Paul Sand
Published January 31, 2003

A state advisory committee recommended 12 finalists to the Legislature to fill four open seats on the University's Board of Regents. The Regents Candidate Advisory Council interviewed 18 applicants - including...

Xcel responds to local groups’ coal-burning plant concerns

by Emily Johns
Published January 30, 2003
Some groups said they have worried about the coal- burning Riverside plant's emissions for a long time.

Conference committeenow holds reins forcurrent state budget

by Libby George
Published January 29, 2003

The state budget for fiscal year 2003 is now in the hands of a joint conference committee after the Senate and House rejected their respective budget proposals Tuesday. The House bill - passed Monday after...

Police to meet, brainstorm on Jenkins, other missing men

by Rocky Thompson
Published January 27, 2003

Police from across Minnesota and Wisconsin will meet in Stearns County on Thursday to pool information on four missing persons cases involving young men. Chris Jenkins, a 21-year-old Carlson School of...

U chapter completes first Habitat for Humanity home

by Emily Johns
Published January 27, 2003

The University's Habitat for Humanity chapter celebrated the completion of its first sponsored home at a dedication ceremony Saturday morning. Peggy White and her family, the new homeowners, attended the...

Attorney General: Anti-smoking group’s reforms aren’t adequate

Published January 24, 2003

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A district judge should appoint a new entity to run stop-smoking programs that are funded by Minnesota's 1998 settlement with tobacco companies, the state said Thursday in a court filing. The...

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