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More police added for summer

by Yelena Kibasova
Published July 5, 2006

State troopers will help Minneapolis officers patrol neighborhoods through Labor Day.

Thousands gather for annual Hmong tourney

by Tyler Rushmeyer
Published July 5, 2006

The Hmong sports tournament drew crowds of more than 22,000 during both days.

Forum discusses racial disparities

by Sara Schweid
Published July 5, 2006

Statistics drawn from studies point to a crime gap dividing races.

Special Olympians compete at U

by Sara Schweid
Published June 28, 2006

The annual Minnesota Special Olympics Summer Games were on campus last weekend.

Annual GLBT festival a source of pride for many in the Twin Cities

by Elizabeth Cook
Published June 28, 2006

When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in late August, Joshua James came to the University to finish his last year of college. James, a recent University graduate, arrived on campus not knowing anyone...

Gov. poses free tuition

Published June 28, 2006

The proposal would provide two years of tuition at a state school for students in the top 25 percent of their class.

City leaders declare energy independence

by Marni Ginther
Published June 28, 2006

Local leaders and organizations pledged to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

And the new Miss Minnesota is …

by Elizabeth Cook
Published June 21, 2006

Armed with a bottle of volumizing spray and an arsenal of makeup, Cindy Neseth was ready to start her weekend at 5:30 a.m. Friday. The 21-year-old University graduate was one of 17 women readying to compete...

Local residents go out on patrol

by Sara Schweid
Published June 21, 2006

Armed with two-way radios, clipboards, fliers and watchful eyes, they set out for the day. This isn't something they are paid to do. They don't wear badges, and they don't carry guns. They are the members...