Three vehicles caught fire at about noon Tuesday in the upper level of the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, Patient/Visitor parking ramp. No injuries were reported. The ramp on Delaware...

Four vehicles were damaged in a fire Tuesday around 12:15 p.m. in the upper level of the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview Patient/Visitor parking ramp. No injuries were reported. The ramp...

When Chisom Esele walks around the University of Minnesota campus at night, people sometimes get nervous, walk faster or cross the street when they see him coming. “I feel like when you’re...

With the recent string of crime alerts emailed to the University of Minnesota student body, the black community has an additional safety concern: racial profiling. Six groups sent a letter to President...

In an age of Internet lists, all things hipster provide ample fuel for everything from hipster baby names to how to tell if you're dating one. A couple years ago, Buzzfeed even named Minnesota...

A 19-year-old University of Minnesota student was sexually assaulted early Sunday morning near Van Cleve Park, according to a Minneapolis police report. The incident took place between 2:40 and 3:10 a.m....

A group of prominent economics professors were known as the “four horsemen” during their time at the University of Minnesota, and all except one have gone on to win Nobel Prizes for economics. This...

Twenty-two financial institutions have responded to Minnesota Management and Budget's request for help underwriting the $498 million taxpayer share of the new Minnesota Vikings stadium, the Associated...

Target Corp. laid off 150 corporate employees on Wednesday from positions of overlap or duplication in the company. Target spokeswoman Amy Reilly said the eliminations occurred "as part of a number...

As the 2013 legislative session approaches, some Democratic-Farmer-Labor legislators are talking about forming a progressive caucus. Though still in the early stages, the caucus would be part of a broader...

  Minnesota sent a blueprint for its health insurance exchange to the federal government Friday, signaling its plans to create its own system tailored to the state. Under the Patient Protection and...

After winning back control of both the Minnesota House and Senate, the DFL has spent the last two weeks organizing its caucus and choosing leaders. Last week, House and Senate DFLers elected previous minority...

With three U.S. Supreme Court justices nearing 80 years old — the age at which many decide to step down — President Barack Obama’s re-election could signal a shift in the court’s...

Gallup polls found the widest gender gap between presidential candidates since 1952 this election with President Barack Obama drawing more women and Republican challenger Mitt Romney drawing more men. Obama...

Aided by outspoken Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, Minnesotans United for All Families made a final push Tuesday to get voters to the polls to defeat the marriage amendment that would constitutionally define...

One day before Election Day, more than 30 million people have already voted across the country, according to data complied by George Mason University's United States Elections Project. The votes have...

Both presidential candidates cited the final jobs report before Election Day to bolster their campaigns, one pointing to progress, another to stagnation, CNN reported. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported...

Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan will be campaigning in Minnesota Sunday with only days left before the election. The rally will take place at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport at 3:30 p.m;...

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorsed President Barack Obama Thursday following a destructive storm that "brought the stakes of Tuesday’s presidential election into sharp relief,"...

With only days left to the election, both sides of the marriage amendment fight continue to draw millions of dollars in contributions, surpassing $13 million overall. While the voter ID amendment still...

Former President Bill Clinton will visit McNamara Alumni Center at the University of Minnesota on Tuesday to campaign for President Barack Obama. A recent poll found a narrower than expected margin between...

In the final week before the election, Minnesota is drawing new interest from the presidential race between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, with both campaigns...

What is the most pressing issue to the University and how do you plan to deal with it? I don’t know, I guess I’d have to talk to the University and find out. I’m not going to be presumptuous...

  As tuition costs rise, what, if anything, would you do to make college more affordable? We need to keep college affordable. That’s why I worked to prevent interest rates on federally subsidized...

What is the most pressing issue for the University and how do you plan to deal with it? I think the biggest thing for the University is the budget. I agree with President Kaler’s, his strategy of...

As tuition costs rise, what, if anything, would you do to make college more affordable? There are two related issues here: the cost of a college education itself and its affordability. No college education...

Despite President Barack Obama's poorly-rated performance in the first debate, viewers determined he bounced back for two "wins" over Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in the...

The Star Tribune Editorial Board endorsed Sen. Amy Klobuchar for re-election Sunday, calling her a "political marvel" and saying she has "represented Minnesota very well." Her opponent,...

A poll conducted for the Star Tribune shows DFL Congressional candidate Rick Nolan outpacing Republican incumbent Chip Cravaack by seven percentage points in the Eighth Congressional District, the Star...

As the Congressional race draws on between Republican U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann and Democratic challenger Jim Graves, the most pressing issue facing the 6th District may be the candidates themselves. Although...

Five University of Minnesota political science professors will discuss various aspects of the 2012 election Tuesday night. The panel aims to present attendees with a research-based perspective —...

Two national wildlife groups served notice Monday that they will sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to put Great Lakes wolves back on the endangered species list and are requesting that Wisconsin and...

A probable cause hearing Friday addressed allegations that Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie has abused his office by campaigning against the voter ID amendment. Sens. Mike Parry, R-Waseca, and...

Students and staff gathered Tuesday on Northrop Plaza to raise awareness about student parenting and convey to teen parents that college is still an option. The annual Visibility Day is organized by the...

Congressional candidate Jim Graves conceded Monday to incorrectly listing on an online biography that he served on the board of United Way of Central Minnesota, the Star Tribune reported. Graves, who is...

Both sides of the voter ID amendment squared off face-to-face Thursday night at Metropolitan State University in a debate where they struggled to vet out the specific impacts of the proposed amendment. Dan...

As Election Day draws near, campaigns face their final five weeks of spending as they strive to sway voters on the proposed constitutional amendment that would define marriage as between one man and one...

Minnesota for Marriage, the lead group supporting the marriage amendment, launched its first TV ads this week, according to a press release. The two ads, "Threat to Marriage" and "Good of...

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) launched her first television ads Sunday with five weeks left before Election Day, according to Minnesota Public Radio. The two 30-second spots, titled "Saved" and...

So far in 2012, foes and backers of the measure that would constitutionally ban same-sex marriage have raised more than $7 million, according to campaign finance reports filed Tuesday and released Wednesday. The...

Think your presidential choice is just between President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney? Think again. Gary Johnson, governor of New Mexico from 1994-2003, is running under the libertarian...

In the last 100 years, presidential campaigning has evolved from radio to TV to the Internet. Social media platforms now allow candidates and voters to interact more directly and broadly than ever before. Twitter...

With “vote no” signs and buttons plastering walls and backpacks, the University of Minnesota campus has become a poster board of opposition to the proposed amendment that would constitutionally...

Two conservation groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday to prevent the hunting and trapping of wolves, claiming that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources did not provide sufficient opportunity for public...

As students prepare to elect a national leader this November — many voting for the first time — the economy and health care are determining their decisions. In an informal survey of 100 University...

The Republican-controlled state Legislature enjoyed two major victories last week as the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled to keep the Legislature’s titles and questions on the ballot for the voter ID...

Minnesota is asking the federal government to allow Medicaid reform that Gov. Mark Dayton says would save the state about $151 million over the next five years, according to the Star Tribune. The reform...

When the Minnesota Legislature approved the two amendment questions to be on this year’s ballot, it also dictated how the questions should appear to voters. But in recent months, a series of lawsuits...

Two Duluth bicyclists returned home Sunday, completing a 5,300 mile journey around the Great Lakes, according to the Duluth News Tribune. Kris McNeal and Zach Chase, ages 26 and 25, respectively, completed...

The University Hotel on campus will soon become "industrial schoolhouse chic" as it launches as the Commons Hotel in October, according to a press release from Noble House Hotels & Resorts. The...

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Supreme Court heard two cases on the same issue: Who has the final authority to write the titles of amendment ballot questions? Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, a Democrat, changed...

With Central Corridor light-rail construction more than halfway complete, officials are examining how it will impact the Stadium Village area over the next 20 years. The 137-page plan – compiled...

Minnesota Supreme Court justices examined the voter ID ballot question Tuesday in the first in a series of hearings surrounding the November ballot. In rapid-fire questioning, justices attempted to establish...

A fight in Dinkytown early Saturday morning ended with a University of Minnesota student bleeding from his head and a broken windshield, police said. While walking home from Blarney Pub and Grill around...

Faculty and staff from colleges and universities throughout the Twin Cities area have rallied to oppose the marriage amendment, contributing funds to Minnesotans United for All Families. More than $64,000...

Most University of Minnesota parking rates will stay the same this year, but University parking meters and reserved parking contracts will increase slightly. On July 1, University parking meters increased...

Hennepin County broke ground Monday afternoon on a transportation hub in downtown Minneapolis called the Interchange, to open in spring of 2014. Located next to Target Field, the Interchange will connect...

Supporters of the marriage amendment are suing over a change to the amendment's title, according to a press release from Minnesota for Marriage on Monday. In late June, Secretary of State Mark Ritchie...

Two years after Wisconsin banned smoking in workplaces, restaurant sales remain largely unaffected, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. State tax-collection data showed that overall restaurant...

Congress passed legislation Friday to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling, giving students another year before the scheduled increase. The legislation will keep the interest rate for subsidized...

Anticipating increases in ozone pollution, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued an air pollution health advisory for the metro area from noon until midnight on Monday, July 2, according to a news...

The Minneapolis City Council approved an agreement Friday for the installation of additional pathway lights along the Midtown Greenway, from Hennepin Avenue to James Avenue South. The East Isles Neighborhood...

The Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council approved a strategic action plan for the remainder of 2012 last Wednesday, laying out goals and ideas for the coming months. The council formed in January with the...

Lawyer Jacob Frey is planning to run against Diane Hofstede for Minneapolis City Council this fall in the third ward, the Star Tribune reported. The third ward includes the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood and...

The Metropolitan Council is now using a smartphone app to track cyclists' behavior to aid in bike-friendly planning, according to a release by the Metropolitan Council. The council will be using CycleTracks,...

Surly Brewing Co. has narrowed potential sites for its brewery to three locations: one in Brooklyn Center, one in an unnamed "innersuburban" location and one near the University of Minnesota...

While most University of Minnesota students know that being drunk behind the wheel can get them in trouble, few are aware there is nothing illegal about a common alternative — being drunk behind...

  Instead of separating office paper from newspaper and plastic bottles from glass, Minneapolis residents will be able to dump all recyclables into the same bin with the city’s switch to single-sort...

The balance of power in Egypt waivered Monday as the military expanded power, Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood claimed victory in the presidential race and the military council pledged to hand over...

Rain, hail, and strong winds have descended on the Twin Cities area with a severe thunderstorm issued Thursday morning, according to the Star Tribune. Beyond making for a damp commute, the storms are slowing...

Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court ordered Thursday that the Islamist-led Parliament must be immediately dissolved, saying its election about six months ago was unconstitutional, according to The...

In a span of two weeks, more than 12,000 motorists got tickets for not buckling up as officers cracked down on seat-belt enforcement, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The campaign,...

A portion of the Hiawatha light-rail line will be closed this weekend due to construction and maintenance, according to a press release by Metro Transit. Route 55 buses will take over for the stretch from...

A federal appeals court ruled unanimously Thursday that the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutionally denies federal benefits to married gay couples, the Associated Press reported. The act is a federal...

Amidst storms Sunday night, the Walker Community United Methodist Church in Minneapolis perished in flames. Close to 40 firefighters battled the three-alarm fire, and five of them were injured, KSTP reported. Yet,...