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...