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Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill congratulates Texas Tech interim head coach Chris Thomsen on their win.

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Gophers run onto the field at Reliant Stadium on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 in Houston, Texas.

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Minnesota quarterback Philip Nelson rushes through Texas Techs defense.

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Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill complains to official about a call.

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Minnesota running back Rodrick Williams Jr. scores a touchdown.

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Minnesota running back Rodrick Williams Jr. celebrates after a touchdown.

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Minnesota defensive back Antonio Johnson tackles Texas Tech running back Eric Stephens Jr.

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Minnesota quarterback MarQueis Grayson rushes the ball.

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Minnesota defensive back Michael Carter tackles Texas Tech wide receiver Darrin Moore.

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Texas Techs Tre Porter and Blake Dees tackle Minnesota wide receiver Derrick Engel.

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Minnesota linebacker Keanon Cooper tackles Texas Tech wide receiver Tyson Williams.

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Minnesota defensive back Michael Carter intercepts a pass.

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Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill walks out off the field at Reliant Stadium with players after losing the Meineke Car Care Bowl on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas.

[Photo] Gophers blow late lead, lose bowl game

Published December 28, 2012
Natalie Darwitz discusses strategy with the Lakeville South High School girls hockey team during a game against Burnsville High School on Nov. 6 at Hasse Arena in Lakeville, Minn.

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Natalie Darwitz coaches Lakeville South players during a game against Burnsville High School on Nov. 6 at Hasse Arena in Lakeville, Minn. Darwitz is in her second season as Lakeville Souths head coach.

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Former Gophers hockey star Natalie Darwitz instructs her Lakeville South High School players during a game against Burnsville High School on Nov. 6 at Hasse Arena in Lakeville, Minn.

[Photo] The Transition: Natalie Darwitz

Published December 12, 2012
Minnesota outside hitter Ashley Wittman spikes through Creightons block Dec. 1 at the Sports Pavilion.

[Photo] Gophers’ season ends in Elite 8 loss to PSU

Published December 10, 2012
State Sen. John Marty goes through boxes of archives Tuesday after moving into his new office at the state Capitol in St. Paul.

[Photo] DFL senators move in to the state Capitol

Published December 6, 2012
Minnesota outside hitter Katherine Harms serves against Creighton on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at the Sports Pavilion.

[Photo] Harms’ improved play leads Gophers to NCAA Sweet 16

Published December 5, 2012
Minnesota outside hitter Ashley Wittman digs the ball during a match against Liberty on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at the Sports Pavilion.

[Photo] Gophers march into Sweet 16 again

Published December 3, 2012
on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at William Arena.

[Photo] Slow start fires up Gophers in rout

Published December 3, 2012
Minnesota wide receiver A.J. Barker scores a touchdown against Western Michigan on Sept. 19 at TCF Bank Stadium. Barker announced Sunday that he would leave the team and transfer to another school.

[Photo] Top player quits, alleges mistreatment from Kill

Published November 19, 2012
Minnesota guard Joe Coleman makes a jump shot during a game against Toledo Monday at Williams Arena.

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From left, Minnesota forward Maurice Walker, Minnesota forward Andre Ingram, back, and Toledo Rian Pearson fight for the ball after a rebound during a game Monday at Williams Arena.

[Photo] Big 1st half pushes Gophers to 2-0

Published November 13, 2012
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin competes in a final round of 100-yard backstroke in USA Swimmings Minneapolis Grand Prix on Saturday at the University Aquatic Center.

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Eleven-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte competes in a final round of 100-yard backstroke in USA Swimmings Mnneapolis Grand Prix on Saturday at the University Aquatic Center.

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Olympian Melissa Franklin signs autographs after USA Swimmings Minneapolis Grand Prix on Sunday at the University Aquatic Center.

[Photo] Lochte, Franklin grace Gophers in Grand Prix

Published November 12, 2012
Associate principal second violin for the Minnesota Orchestra Jonathan Magness at his home Saturday in Eden Prairie, Minn. Magness studied violin performance at the University of Minnesotas School of Music.

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Minnesota wide receiver Derrick Engel scores a touchdown against Purdue on Oct. 27 at TCF Bank Stadium.

[Photo] Engel works way up with Gophers

Published November 7, 2012
Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan supporters cheer while waiting for Ryans appearance Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

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Republican Michele Bachmann speaks at a rally supporting Mitt Romney for President on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

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Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan and his wife Janna Little arrive at a rally Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

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Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan speaks at a rally Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

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Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan speaks at a rally Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

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Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan supporters cheer for Ryan on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

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Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan shakes hand with his supporters after a rally Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

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Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan and his wife Janna Little wave at supporters before their departure after a rally Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

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Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan speaks at a rally Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger in Minneapolis.

[Photo] Ryan rallies thousands at airport

Published November 5, 2012
Circus students walk on balls during a balance practice Friday at Circus Juventas in St. Paul.

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Students sit on trapezes waiting for class to start Friday at Circus Juventas in St. Paul.

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Seventeen-year-old Libby Ulm, center, of White Bear Lake, practices on a hoop Oct. 26 at Circus Juventas in St. Paul. Ulm has been practicing in the circus for 12 years.

[Photo] Kids under the big top

Published November 1, 2012
Minnesota outside hitter Daly Santana spikes during a match against Wisconsin on Wednesday at Sports Pavilion. The Gophers won 3-0.

[Photo] Minnesota checks Wisconsin off list

Published October 18, 2012
Minnesota redshirt freshman Kayla Hirt grabs a rebound during a practice Tuesday at Williams Arena.

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Minnesota redshirt freshman Kayla Hirt makes a layup during a practice Tuesday at Williams Arena.

[Photo] Hirt is healthy after two ACL tears

Published October 17, 2012
Minnesota welterweight state champion Jamal James warms up with a double end striking bag Tuesday at Circle of Discipline in Minneapolis. “Everybody who does this sport has a pretty big heart and has a warrior mentality,” he said.

[Photo] University studies sway, concussions in boxers

Published October 17, 2012
A collection of medals John Carter Holmes won throughout his running career lies on display in his home.

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Minnesota alumnus John Carter Holmes uses the grab bar that was installed by Freedom by Design members to make his house more accessible. Holmes suffered a heart attack in 2008 and now uses a walker to get around his home.

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Minnesota alumnus John Carter Holmes enters his home Saturday in South Minneapolis. More modifications to Holmess home will be completed by Freedom by Design members to make his house more accessible.

[Photo] Student architects help U alum

Published October 16, 2012
University of Minnesota police officers inspect the Ford Tempo that hit six pedestrians Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Oak Street Southeast. All six victims were taken to Hennepin County Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

[Photo] Driver in Stadium Village crash was drunk

Published October 16, 2012
University of Minnesota Police officers inspect the Ford Tempo that hit four pedestrians Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Oak Street and Washington Avenue. All four victims were taken to Hennepin County Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

[Photo] Four people hit by a car in Stadium Village

Published October 15, 2012
Minnesota middle blocker Tori Dixon spikes during a match against North Dakota State on Sept. 10 at the Sports Pavilion. (Anthony Kwan, file photo)

[Photo] Minnesota splits a pair on the road

Published October 15, 2012
A group of Minnesota defensive players sacks Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium. The Gophers lost to the Wildcats 21-13.

[Photo] Blunders produce ugly homecoming loss

Published October 15, 2012
Glen Perkins pitches during the last inning against Detroit Tiger on Sept. 30 at Target Field. Perkins has been playing 7 years for Twins after playing 2 years for Minnesota.

[Photo] Perkins finds success amid struggles

Published October 10, 2012
Social science graduate student Daniel Perez acquires his personal record for applying a temporary reprieve from deportation that the Obama administration is offering Tuesday at the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis.

[Photo] Undocumented students get deportation deferrals

Published October 10, 2012
Women Against Military Madness protester Mary Beaudoin, center, demonstrates Sunday at Loring Park in Minneapolis.

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Occupy supporters march through downtown Minneapolis on Sunday after a rally at Loring Park.

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Anti-war supporter Roger Cuthbertson watches a rally Sunday at Loring Park in Minneapolis.

[Photo] A year in, Occupy Minneapolis is smaller but strong

Published October 8, 2012
Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., speaks Wednesday at a presidential debate watch party. Students for Obama hosted the party at the Bell Museum of Natural History.

[Photo] Poli-sci researcher weighs in on debate

Published October 8, 2012
Minnesota outside hitter Katherine Harms spikes against Michigan on Wednesday at the Sports Pavilion. Harms had a match-high 20 kills as the Gophers won 3-1.

[Photo] Harms’ new serve, hitting powers Gophers past Wolverines

Published October 4, 2012
Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., speaks Wednesday at a presidential debate watch party. Students for Obama hosted the party at the Bell Museum of Natural History.

[Photo] Students, Franken gather for debate watch party

Published October 4, 2012
Former Gophers football player Tyrone Carter is honored during the first quarter of the game against Syracuse on Sept. 22 at TCF Bank Stadium. Carter was inducted into the M Club Hall of Fame in September.

[Photo] Carter tackled adversity in college, NFL

Published October 2, 2012
The Big Gay Race 5K Saturday drew approximately 6,000 participants in one of many campaign events put on in the last year by Minnesotans United for All Families.

[Photo] Campaigns ramp up as Nov. 6 nears

Published October 1, 2012
Minnesota John Simons outsprints Iowa state Mohamed Hrezi at the finish of Mens Division I Roy Griak Invitational Saturday at Les Bolstad Golf Course in St. Paul, Minn.

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Minnesota junior Laura Docherty runs at the Jack Johnson Womens Gold - Division I on Saturday at Les Bolstad Golf Course in St. Paul, Minn. Docherty took fourth place at the Roy Griak Invitational.

[Photo] For Gophers men, 27th time is the charm at Griak

Published October 1, 2012
Minnesota forward Taylor Uhl attempts to score a goal against Wisconsin Thursday at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

[Photo] Gophers beat Wisconsin at home, fall to PSU on the road

Published October 1, 2012
Fans celebrate Saturday night at TCF Bank Stadium after the Gophers’ fourth-straight win. Minnesota’s 17-10 win over Syracuse moved the team to 4-0 for the first time since 2008.

[Photo] Gophers’ fast start has fans thinking bowl game

Published September 25, 2012
Minnesota running back Donnell Kirkwood escapes Orange line backer Siriki Diabate on Saturday at TCF Banks Stadium.

[Photo] Fans boost Gophers to 4-0

Published September 24, 2012
Minnesota running back Donnell Kirkwood escapes Orange line backer Siriki Diabate on Saturday at TCF Banks Stadium.

[Photo] Gophers prep for Texas Bowl against Syracuse

Published December 27, 2013
Washburn senior Ben Simpson dribbles through De La Salles defense Saturday evening at Washburn High School in Minneapolis. Simpson said eating healthy is challenging, but he still tries his best to do so.

[Photo] U prof. studies young-athlete eating habits

Published September 20, 2012
Minnesota middle blocker Tori Dixon spikes during a game against North Dakota State Monday at the Sports Pavilion. Dixon had 15 kills with two aces and threes block assists.

[Photo] Aces aid Gophers’ attack in routine home win

Published September 11, 2012
Minnesota quarterback MarQueis Gray dashes into the Wildcats’ end zone for a touchdown during Saturday’s game against New Hampshire at TCF Bank Stadium. Gray ran for 109 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

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Dance team members perform during Saturdays game against New Hampshire at TCF Bank Stadium.

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Minnesota defensive back Derrick Wells disrupts a pass intended for New Hampshire wide receiver Joey Orlando on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.

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Minnesota wide receiver A.J. Baker runs into the New Hampshire end zone for a touchdown Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.

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Minnesota wide receiver A.J. Barker totes the pigskin during practice Tuesday at Gibson-Nagurski Football Complex. The walk-on junior had three receptions for 101 yards in Minnesotas 30-27 victory over UNLV last Thursday.

[Photo] Walk-on receiver Barker shines after years of struggle

Published September 5, 2012
Minnesota outside hitter Ashley Wittman tips a ball over the net against Miami on Saturday at the Sports Pavilion.

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Minnesota linebacker Gary Tinsley plays in a game against Wisconsin Nov. 12, 2011 at TCF Bank Stadium.

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From left, Principal of Athenaeum Group David Ly consults with Pre-Med American Medical Student Association President Holly Bui along with TEDxUMN director Dustin Huibregtse on Thursday at Coffman Union.

[Photo] Athenaeum aids student group legacies

Published March 21, 2012
Wine buyer Michael Hennessy performs a proper wine tasting method Friday at McDonalds Liquor and Wine in Minneapolis.

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Wine buyer Michael Hennessy talks about how to pick wine Friday at McDonalds Liquor and Wine in Minneapolis.

[Photo] College Kitchen: Red and White and Warm All Over

Published March 8, 2012
Ann Van Handel, center, mother of Ben Van Handel, tears up at a press conference after a jury convicted Timothy Bakdash of second-degree murder Tuesday at the Hennepin County Government Center. Bakdash hit Ben Van Handel on April 15, 2011 as he drove drunk down Fifth Street Southeast. Van Handel died six days later from the injuries sustained in the hit-and-run.

[Photo] Verdict: Bakdash guilty of 2nd degree murder for hit-and-run

Published March 7, 2012
DaJon McKnight participates in the broad jump at Minnesotas Pro Day. McKnight worked out in front of a number of NFL scouts Monday at Gibson-Nagurski Football Complex.

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DaJon McKnight hauls in a pass Monday at Minnesotas Pro Day. McKnight had a team-high 51 receptions in his senior season with the Gophers.

[Photo] McKnight works out at Pro Day, eyes next level

Published March 6, 2012
A brown bear seems unwilling to enter the frigid water. Brown bears are not the most graceful of swimmers.

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A polar bear prepares to pounce on his prey Saturday at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul. Zookeepers fill barrel such as these with fish and animal scents to simulate real creatures.

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Anna Rose Steger, 2, wonders at the size of a male polar bear at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Saturday in St. Paul. The bears are engaging in the natural behavior, undisturbed by humans behind the glass.

[Photo] Going' Goldilocks

Published February 16, 2012
The Stadium Village Arby

[Photo] With lease ending in 2014, Arby’s has uncertain future

Published February 15, 2012
Backup goalie Jake Kremer practices Monday at Mariucci Arena. “Basically I just make practice a game for me,” said Kremer, who has yet to play in a Minnesota uniform.

[Photo] Third-string netminder knows value of patience, hard work

Published February 14, 2012
Gopher mens hockey coach Don Lucia cited a new scoreboard and sound system among multiple improvements he wishes to see in the nearly 20-year-old Mariucci Arena.

[Photo] Lucia: Mariucci needs upgrades

Published February 9, 2012
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Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, signs a dollar bill at a caucus site Tuesday night in Coon Rapids, Minn.

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