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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.

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.

Special Olympians compete at U

by Sara Schweid
Published June 28, 2006

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

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...

Some fear possible library closure

by Jim Hammerand
Published June 21, 2006

The Southeast Community Library in Dinkytown has faced troubled times before.

Sculptors remind us Minnesota Rocks

Published June 21, 2006

Nestled between the Cathedral of Saint Paul and the Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota-mined stones litter the Saint Paul College lawn. Amid construction equipment and rubble, sculptures have begun to take...