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Mario Foncea holds out a glass to collect fresh grape juice from University grapes, Oct. 1.

Jenny Thull holds out freshly harvested grapes, displaying the seeds from the a single grape, Oct. 1.

Mario Foncea, a former grape research assistant with the program, transfers recently-pressed grape juice from one bottle to another, Oct. 1.

Jenny Thull, and her dog Lucky drive through the vineyard in Excelsior, Oct. 1. The Thulls bring their dog to work on a regular basis.

Jenny Thull picks grapes rich in color at the University's vineyard in Excelsior, Oct. 1. Jenny and her husband, John Thull, manage the school's grape breeding program's 11 acres of research vineyards.

John Thull carries recently harvested grapes at the research vineyard in Excelsior, Oct. 1., to the research winery for juicing.

Jenny Thull, University of Minnesota Horticulture Research Center vineyard manager, picks grapes rich in color at the University's vineyard in Excelsior, Oct. 1. Jenny and her husband, John Thull, also a vineyard manager, oversee the school's grape breeding program's 11 acres of research vineyards.

[Photo] UMN takes lead in breeding nation's wine grapes

Published December 4, 2015
Freshman forward guard Jordan Murphy watches the Gophers play against South Dakota State in Williams Arena on Tuesday night.

[Photo] Murphy providing a spark as a freshman

Published December 10, 2015
Jenny Thull, University of Minnesota Horticulture Research Center vineyard manager, picks grapes rich in color at the University's vineyard in Excelsior, Oct. 1. Jenny and her husband, John Thull, also a vineyard manager, oversee the school's grape breeding program's 11 acres of research vineyards.

[Photo] Between the vines

Published December 3, 2015
Head coach Tracy Claeys watches the Gophers play their last game of the 2015 season against the University of Wisconsin Madison where they lost 31-21 Saturday evening at the TCF Bank Stadium.

[Photo] Reports: Tracy Claeys extension likely

Published November 28, 2016
Gophers forward Jordan Murphy handles the ball around the Clemson Tigers in William's Arena on Monday night.

[Photo] Star Jordan Murphy Arrives

Published December 1, 2015
Sarah Awad stands united with a mix of University of Minnesota students and Minneapolis residents outside of Walter F Mondale Hall Tuesday evening. The protest was organized by Organized by the Anti-War Committee regarding the U of M hosting Moshe Halbertal in his talk “Protecting Civilians: Moral Challenges of Asymmetric Warfare.”

[Photo] Law speaker spurs protest

Published November 4, 2015
A tribute for recently retired Head Coach, Jerry Kill was displayed at TCF Bank Stadium during Saturday's game. Fans in a crowd of 50,709 chanted Jerry's name in his honor. Tracy Claeys, Minnesota Interim Head Coach, coached his first game Saturday where the Gophers were defeated by the Wolverines 29-26.

[Photo] Jerry Kill’s presence resonated Saturday

Published November 3, 2015
Sophomore Thiago Heilman stands outside of Murphy Hall Wednesday afternoon. Heilman is an immigrant from Brazil who came to the U.S. as an undocumented child and was unable to attend university until President Obama passed the law Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in 2012.

[Photo] Project helps immigrants share stories

Published October 1, 2015
Freshman Hugrun Friedriksdottir, midfielder from Iceland, stands in Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium Sunday morning. Friedriksdottir traveled about 3,000 miles from Iceland to play for the Gophers, however she's having to adjust to the U.S. while recuperating from a recent ACL injury.

[Photo] Long-distance recruiting brings in Icelandic player

Published September 22, 2015
DeLaSalle High School senior Jarvis Johnson announces his commitment to play basketball for Minnesota on Sept. 12, 2014 at DeLaSalle.

[Photo] Gophers to have young, talented guards

Published April 22, 2015
Senior forward Rachael Bona controls the puck at Ridder Arena on Saturday evening.

[Photo] Minnesota trounces Mavericks twice

Published November 24, 2014
Shae Kelley, forward, jumps to make a basket at the Williams Arena Friday evening. The University of Minnesota women's basketball team defeated Southeastern Louisiana 109-60.

[Photo] Minnesota overcomes adversity in road victory

Published November 24, 2014
Afro Deli owner Abdirahman Kahin takes orders at the restaurant Wednesday night. A proposed ordinance change would allow businesses to stay open for longer than normal 35 days a year. The change is geared toward Muslim-owned businesses who weren't able to stay open as late as they wanted during Ramadan.

[Photo] Minneapolis may allow later hours for businesses

Published November 24, 2014
Junior JD Braun stands in his fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon, Monday afternoon. IFC elections were held last week and Braun will take over as president.

[Photo] New IFC leader set to build a stronger greek community

Published November 20, 2014
Steve Danko, founder of Jean Stephens Gallery, looks at current Dr. Suess artwork Monday afternoon at the Jean Stephens Gallery. The New York Public Library estate created an exhibit to commemorate the works of Dr. Seuss and the 75th anniversary of Seuss's second book, the 500 hats of Bartholemew Cubbin. The exhibit opens Nov. 21st.

[Photo] Illustrator by day, surrealist by night

Published November 20, 2014
Nate Stevensen and Alysia Urbina tests different e-cigarette flavors at Smokeless Smoking Vapor Shop on Tuesday evening.

[Photo] Motion to ban e-cigs in public spaces pushes forward

Published November 19, 2014
Senior Rachel Banham prepares to shoot at Williams Arena on Friday evening. Banham scored her 2,000th point Friday evening, becoming the fourth Gopher in program history to score 2,000 career points at the University of Minnesota.

[Photo] Stollings begins Gophers coaching career with a victory

Published November 17, 2014
Larry Jacob, left, moderates a discussion with Joel Ario, Julie Brunner, Scott Lentz and Chris Snowbeck on the triumphs and failures of the first year of MNsure and any necessary changes on Friday afternoon at the Humphrey School of Business.

[Photo] MNsure asking for another try

Published November 17, 2014
Minnesota defense Mike Reilly holds on to the puck Saturday at Mariucci Arena.

[Photo] Gophers’ defense picking up on offense

Published November 13, 2014
Roey Gilad, Israel's Consul General to the Midwest, speaks to Univeristy students about current affairs in the Middle East in Coffman Union Tuesday afternoon.

[Photo] Eventful week brings campus discussion of Israel and Palestine into focus

Published November 12, 2014
Erika Bailey-Johnson, Sustainability Director, speaks on behalf of Bemidji State University for the Building Minnesota's Capacity for Climate Adaption conference at the Hyatt Regency, Thursday afternoon. This is the second conference for climate adaptation hosted by the University of Mn and McAlester College.

[Photo] Colleges tackle climate change

Published November 10, 2014
Mike Mulrooney, new Dinkytown Business Alliance president, completes paperwork inside Blarney Pub and Grill Tuesday afternoon. He assumed his position in August.

[Photo] New name, leader for Dinky biz group

Published November 6, 2014
Rep. Phyllis Kahn, DFL-Minneapolis, mingling at the Minneapolis Hilton Wednesday, Nov. 5. Kahn will serve her 22nd term next legislative session as she was re-elected Tuesday.

[Photo] Kahn will represent University area again

Published November 5, 2014
City of Minneapolis volunteer Dave Paulson tallies bicycle and pedestrian traffic on West Bank Tuesday. Counting occurs annually to monitor safety, traffic and infrastructure.

[Photo] Bike count informs city planning

Published September 11, 2014
Kimberly Jurek founder of Kjurek works on a piece for the upcoming fashion show Envision 2014 at Showroom in Minneapolis.

[Photo] Minneapolis-St. Paul Fashion Week lives on

Published September 9, 2014
Quick and spicy guacamole from scratch.

[Photo] College kitchen: DIY Tacos

Published September 4, 2014
Students and parents bring belongings to their apartments on move-in day at The Venue on Friday, Aug. 29, 2014. The Venue is a new luxury apartment complex on campus.

[Photo] Dinkytown hopes for commercial boost with new apartments

Published September 4, 2014
Minnesota running back David Cobb celebrates Donovahn Jones's touchdown Thursday evening at TCF Bank Stadium.

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