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.
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.
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 South's head coach.
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.
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.
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.
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin competes in a final round of 100-yard backstroke in USA Swimming's Minneapolis Grand Prix on Saturday at the University Aquatic Center.
Eleven-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte competes in a final round of 100-yard backstroke in USA Swimming's Mnneapolis Grand Prix on Saturday at the University Aquatic Center.
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 Minnesota's School of...
Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan supporters cheer while waiting for Ryan's appearance Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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....
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.
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...
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...
Minnesota alumnus John Carter Holmes enters his home Saturday in South Minneapolis. More modifications to Holmes's home will be completed by Freedom by Design members to make his house more accessible.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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....
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.
Minnesota John Simons outsprints Iowa state Mohamed Hrezi at the finish of Men's Division I Roy Griak Invitational Saturday at Les Bolstad Golf Course in St. Paul, Minn.
Minnesota junior Laura Docherty runs at the Jack Johnson Women's Gold - Division I on Saturday at Les Bolstad Golf Course in St. Paul, Minn. Docherty took fourth place at the Roy Griak Invitational.
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.
Washburn senior Ben Simpson dribbles through De La Salle's defense Saturday evening at Washburn High School in Minneapolis. Simpson said eating healthy is challenging, but he still tries his best to do...
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.
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.
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 Minnesota's 30-27 victory over...
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.
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...
Da'Jon McKnight participates in the broad jump at Minnesota's Pro Day. McKnight worked out in front of a number of NFL scouts Monday at Gibson-Nagurski Football Complex.
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.
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...
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.
Gopher men's 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.
