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Minnesota School of Rock musician Sydney Johnson sings “The Boys Are Back in Town” by Thin Lizzie at Bogart’s Place in Apple Valley, Minn. on Saturday.

Student group puts money where the mic is for area youth

by Amanda Bankston
Published January 31, 2011
School of Rock is a national music education program for students ranging from second grade to high school.

Police use decoy cars to bait thieves

by Luke Feuerherm
Published January 31, 2011
The “bait car” program has caught more than 340 carjackers.

U Vice President named finalist for top MnSCU job

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published January 31, 2011
The MnSCU Board of Trustees will announce a final decision Wednesday afternoon.
Man about Dinkytown

Man about Dinkytown

by Jennifer Bissell
Published January 27, 2011
Wally Sakallah owns the Hideaway head shop in Dinkytown as well as four stores he owns around campus.

Tax hike to mean higher rent rates

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published January 27, 2011
Lessors say rent is going up because of property taxes and higher demand for housing.

Restaurant robbed over weekend

by Luke Feuerherm
Published January 26, 2011
Also, a U Fellow was cited for wrongly using a handicap permit.

MSA plans D.C. trip to lobby for federal funding

by Cali Owings
Published January 26, 2011
At least seven University of Minnesota students will take part in “Big Ten on the Hill Day” late this March.
First year computer science student Derek Anderson plays computer games on Monday in his dorm room. The the U.S. army is currently looking to use the research to advance training for soldiers by using the teamwork aspect of MMORPG games to improve communication and work towards a common goal.

From EverQuest to Afghanistan: Army, U teach teamwork

by Frank
Published January 26, 2011
Researchers questioned University grad student Kyong Shim when she said she wanted to study video games — until the U.S. Army came calling.

Dayton reversing Pawlenty’s healthcare policies

by Kyle Potter
Published January 26, 2011
Over Republican objections, Dayton has embraced health care reform.
Executive Director of the Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota Saeed Fahia talks about the recent shooting on Tuesday at the Brian Coyle Community Center. He discussed how the Cedar Riverside community is trying to stay strong and positive after Monday nights shooting outside the community center.

Cedar-Riverside fazed, yet optimistic following shooting

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published January 26, 2011
Neighborhood leaders disagree on how to move forward and prevent future crime.

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