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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

All content by Greta Kaul
Sen. Amy Klobuchar talks and answers questions regarding the H1N1 Flu vaccine on Nov. 13, 2009. Klobuchar was on campus again Wednesday to talk about student loan debt.

Klobuchar talks federal financial aid

by Greta Kaul
Published May 3, 2012

Temporary protection to extend for some Somali immigrants

by Greta Kaul
Published May 2, 2012

Gingrich to end presidential campaign

by Greta Kaul
Published May 2, 2012

Buses to replace part of light-rail service this weekend

by Greta Kaul
Published May 2, 2012

U professor pleads guilty to lying about employment

by Greta Kaul
Published May 1, 2012

Dayton vetoes abortion bill

by Greta Kaul
Published April 30, 2012

Twin Cities air may be dangerously dirty

by Greta Kaul
Published April 25, 2012

Wisconsin loses more jobs than any other state in past year

by Greta Kaul
Published April 25, 2012

Jimmy John’s franchise owners will appeal ruling

by Greta Kaul
Published April 25, 2012

Obama and Romney talk student loan debt

by Greta Kaul
Published April 25, 2012

Government starts filing charges in BP spill case

by Greta Kaul
Published April 24, 2012

Daily Digest: Romney turns toward general election, MN House approves more fireworks, Facebook reports earnings

by Greta Kaul
Published April 24, 2012

MN Senate passes bill to increase hunting, fishing fees

by Greta Kaul
Published April 24, 2012

Fired Jimmy John’s workers to work again, judge rules

by Greta Kaul
Published April 24, 2012
Jensen Airfield occupied land owned by the University from 1982 to 2010, when its lease ended. Ten pilots are appealing their case for relocation benefits from the University at the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

Jensen Airfield says U owes them money for moving off UMore Park

by Greta Kaul
Published April 19, 2012

Santorum to drop out of presidential race

by Greta Kaul
Published April 10, 2012
Senator Franken thanks junior Sophie Wallerstedt for sharing her story about the struggle she is having with student debt and assures her that she made a sound investment.

Lawmakers talk college affordability at U event

by Greta Kaul
Published April 10, 2012

Two hospitalized in Santa Monica College

by Greta Kaul
Published April 4, 2012
Minnesota Student Association member Colin Burke speaks with Tom Devine, a candidate for the Board of Regents, about the importance of the University of Minnesota to the state on Friday at the Capitol. Students pushed legislators during “Support the U Day” to give more financial support to the University.

Students rally at the Capitol for ‘Support the U Day’

by Greta Kaul
Published April 2, 2012

Students rally at the Capitol for ‘Support the U Day’

by Greta Kaul
Published March 30, 2012
Chuck Schlichtmann transports recycling from the Centennial Hall's loading dock into his recycling truck on March 21.

Raking in recyclables

by Greta Kaul
Published March 29, 2012

Twins to debut “It Gets Better” video in May

by Greta Kaul
Published March 7, 2012

Vikings stadium may have to pass as combination of two proposals

by Greta Kaul
Published March 7, 2012
Brittany Turnis and Tyler Joing, both majoring in recreation, park and leisure studies, spent their weekend at Afton State Park for a class teaching winter camping skills. Turnis wants to be a law enforcement ranger at a national park after graduating.

Top U fields have a future in the workforce

by Greta Kaul
Published March 5, 2012

City workers logged 1,369 hours on stadium plans

by Greta Kaul
Published March 2, 2012

Legal opinions call for Sviggum to choose between dual roles

by Greta Kaul
Published March 1, 2012

Site powered by U research may help keep drivers safe

by Greta Kaul
Published February 29, 2012

Dayton may veto performance-based teacher layoff bill

by Greta Kaul
Published February 29, 2012

North Korea agrees to suspend nuclear weapons tests

by Greta Kaul
Published February 29, 2012
Timothy Bakdash

Witnesses testify in second day of hit-and-run case

by Greta Kaul
Published February 29, 2012

Under new law, teachers must pass basic skills test

by Greta Kaul
Published February 22, 2012
Tom Sullivan listens to a presentation during a Board of Regents meeting Dec. 9 2011 at McNamara Alumni Center.

Sullivan named University of Vermont president

by Greta Kaul
Published February 22, 2012

Post-Christmas mall melee likely random

by Greta Kaul
Published February 15, 2012
Kathleen O’Brien, here in her Morrill Hall office, will retire from the University of Minnesota this summer. She has been the vice president of University Services since 2002.

O’Brien to retire after 10 years as VP at University

by Greta Kaul
Published February 14, 2012

U announces Alumni Association’s new VP of outreach

by Greta Kaul
Published February 13, 2012

Obama unveils new budget

by Greta Kaul
Published February 13, 2012

Labor group to investigate Apple supplier working conditions

by Greta Kaul
Published February 13, 2012

Stuck in the middle with U

by Greta Kaul
Published February 9, 2012

Family of Minnesota cruise ship couple will plan memorial

by Greta Kaul
Published February 1, 2012

Second Carlson dean candidate announced

by Greta Kaul
Published January 31, 2012

Ellison to co-sponsor legislation capping Stafford loan rates

by Greta Kaul
Published January 26, 2012

Bachmann says she’ll run for Congress again

by Greta Kaul
Published January 25, 2012

Washington likely seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage

by Greta Kaul
Published January 24, 2012

WikiLeaks’ Assange says he’ll host talk show

by Greta Kaul
Published January 24, 2012

Disagreement over whether Sviggum vetted Regents policy

by Greta Kaul
Published January 20, 2012

Etta James dies at 73

by Greta Kaul
Published January 20, 2012

Presidential race 2012: Perry drops out

by Greta Kaul
Published January 19, 2012
Left to right: Matthew Antonio Bosch, E. Frederic MacDonald-Dennis

New directors seek to collaborate to meet diverse student needs

by Greta Kaul
Published January 19, 2012

Board will examine Sviggum’s Senate role for conflict of interest

by Greta Kaul
Published January 18, 2012

MCAE, GLBTA office heads picked

by Greta Kaul
Published January 18, 2012

U drops one lib ed theme

by Greta Kaul
Published December 19, 2011

Kaler talks Vikings, Kill, surcharges

by Greta Kaul
Published December 13, 2011
Assistant vice president for the Office of University Relations and director of the Office of Government Relations Donna Peterson poses for a portrait Thursday in Morrill Hall. Peterson, the chief lobbyist for the University, is retiring in January after more than 20 years managing the school’s government relations department.

Chief lobbyist ends 20 years of telling the University’s story at the Capitol

by Greta Kaul
Published December 12, 2011
Tom Sullivan speaks Friday morning at the Board of Regents meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center, as President Kaler and Regent Board Chair Linda Cohen look on from behind. Sullivan stepped down from his position as senior Vice President and Provost and was officially recognized by the Board during Friday's meeting, where the Regents discussed topics like finance and research.

U unveils an easier approach to sponsored research

by Greta Kaul
Published December 12, 2011

U moves toward looser lib ed requirements

by Greta Kaul
Published December 7, 2011

Carlson School considers $2,000 raise in tuition

by Greta Kaul
Published December 5, 2011

Carlson considering charging students more

by Greta Kaul
Published December 2, 2011

U announces school’s new head of government relations office

by Greta Kaul
Published December 1, 2011
Three candidates vie to fill VPCIO position

Three candidates vie to fill VPCIO position

by Greta Kaul
Published December 1, 2011

U announces new government relations head

by Greta Kaul
Published November 30, 2011

Kaler talks Legislature, admin changes, safety

by Greta Kaul
Published November 28, 2011

U announces CIO candidates and forums

by Greta Kaul
Published November 23, 2011

Report: Shutdown wasn’t so bad, fiscally speaking

by Greta Kaul
Published November 23, 2011

Supercommittee failure means cuts to higher ed

by Greta Kaul
Published November 22, 2011
The Eastcliff estate sits along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. President Eric Kaler and his wife reside on the second floor, while the first floor is used to host University functions.

In Eastcliff mansion, Kalers share space with public

by Greta Kaul
Published November 21, 2011

Kaler: search for equity and diversity VP is on

by Greta Kaul
Published November 17, 2011

U lawyers bring history of success to Williams case

by Greta Kaul
Published November 17, 2011
7-year-old Isabella Konat looks at a Driven to Discover advertisement that caught her eye Tuesday in the baggage claim area at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in St. Paul.

With budget trimmed, U stays Driven to Discover

by Greta Kaul
Published November 16, 2011
Retired Staff Sergeant Tom Murray discusses difficult past experiences at the University of Minnesota Student Veterans Appreciation Day Thursday held in the McNamara Alumni Center. Murray is currently a network analyst for the University.

Student veterans recognized during ceremony at McNamara

by Greta Kaul
Published November 10, 2011
Williamson Hall is on the list of buildings that will eventually be demolished on the University of Minnesota campus within the next few years.

U buildings on the blacklist

by Greta Kaul
Published November 9, 2011
University President Eric Kaler and his wife Karen pose for a photo during their Halloween open house Monday evening at Eastcliff, the president's residence.

Halloween at Eastcliff

by Greta Kaul
Published November 1, 2011

Pogemiller to leave state Senate, head Office of Higher Ed

by Greta Kaul
Published October 31, 2011

Pogemiller to leave Senate, head Office of Higher Ed

by Greta Kaul
Published October 28, 2011

Government discontent at an all-time high

by Greta Kaul
Published October 26, 2011

MnSCU and U seek to collaborate

by Greta Kaul
Published October 26, 2011

Kaler talks CLA, growth, business and athletics

by Greta Kaul
Published October 24, 2011

Ex-Libyan leader Gadhafi killed

by Greta Kaul
Published October 20, 2011

New provost knows what returning to U will take

by Greta Kaul
Published October 20, 2011
The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents finalized its capital request at its meeting in McNamara Alumni Center Friday.

Board passes next capital request, new clinic absent

by Greta Kaul
Published October 17, 2011
The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents finalized its capital request at its meeting in McNamara Alumni Center Friday.

Board finishes capital request, ambulatory clinic absent

by Greta Kaul
Published October 14, 2011

Business needs U — and vice versa

by Greta Kaul
Published October 12, 2011
Executive vice president of Indiana University Karen Hanson speaks about her candidacy for the position of Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Tuesday at Keller Hall.

Kaler selects Karen Hanson for provost spot

by Greta Kaul
Published October 11, 2011
Wheelock Whitney spoke at a press conference Thursday for the Minnesotans United for All Families Coalition. Whitney was joined by other members of the Republican party to oppose the upcoming Minnesota marriage amendment.

Republicans join in against marriage ban

by Greta Kaul
Published October 10, 2011

U.S. gains jobs in September, but unemployment stagnant

by Greta Kaul
Published October 7, 2011

Four Loko to disclose alcohol content

by Greta Kaul
Published October 3, 2011

Does Bachmann have other options?

by Greta Kaul
Published October 3, 2011

U marks 100th aniversary of medical building

by Greta Kaul
Published October 3, 2011

Congressional Republicans out-tweet Democrats

by Greta Kaul
Published September 29, 2011

Students push for debt forgiveness

by Greta Kaul
Published September 29, 2011

Kaler talks budget, provost, next steps

by Greta Kaul
Published September 26, 2011
After unveiling his portrait Friday afternoon outside Coffman Union, President Kaler joked about the appearance of gray hair in the photo.

Kaler wraps up week of inaugural celebration

by Greta Kaul
Published September 26, 2011
University President Eric Kaler signs buttons while visiting the second floor cultural centers Thursday in Coffman Union.

Kaler inaugurated as University’s 16th president

by Greta Kaul
Published September 23, 2011
After unveiling his portrait Friday afternoon outside Coffman Union, President Kaler joked about the appearance of gray hair in the photo.

Kaler’s portrait unveiled in front of Coffman

by Greta Kaul
Published September 23, 2011
Robert Stine, Michael Schmitt, Mel Baughman, Ann Hill Duin, Abel Ponce de Leon, Allen Levine, Lori Engstrom

Fate of provost candidates now rests in Kaler’s hands

by Greta Kaul
Published September 21, 2011

Planetarium joins with Bell Museum

by Greta Kaul
Published September 19, 2011

Netflix loses subscribers to rate hike

by Greta Kaul
Published September 16, 2011

Higher standards mean lower math scores for Minnesota kids

by Greta Kaul
Published September 15, 2011

Construction shortcuts contributed to BP oil spill

by Greta Kaul
Published September 15, 2011

Regents craft a bonding bill for 2012

by Greta Kaul
Published September 12, 2011

Board starts building a bonding bill

by Greta Kaul
Published September 9, 2011
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