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Cellar Kickboxing owners and brothers, Christopher, left, and Jon Cichon spar during a practice on Monday. The Center is moving locations near the University in the fall.

[Photo] Cellar Kickboxing returns to campus

Published August 4, 2009
Interim Director of the U of M Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies Ellen Kennedy won the Anne Frank Outstanding Citizen Award by raising awareness and enabling advocacy about recent genocides.

[Photo] University director raises awareness on genocides

Published August 4, 2009
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[Photo] Three All-Americans lead volleyball team in 2009

Published August 4, 2009
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[Photo] Wilco wows Northern Minnesota

Published July 28, 2009
Tunisian English literature student Ashref, 23, has been a part of a group of 20 North African students who are getting a realistic perception of America. The students in the program hail from Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia have been living in Minnesota for the last month.

[Photo] Tunisian visitor shares philosophies, views of the U.S.

Published July 28, 2009
Bass Zanjani, the Youth Violence Prevention coordinator for Minneapolis, leads a meeting Thursday at the Humphrey Institute. The meeting was to discuss what to do with money from a grant for Violence Protection.

[Photo] Minneapolis to work on reducing Somali youth violence

Published July 21, 2009
Aman Obsiye, a former candidate for Ward 6 Councilmember, spoke on behalf of Somali Voices, a coalition of eight organizations claiming to represent the Somali community at a press conference Tuesday.

[Photo] Somali community members applaud indictments

Published July 21, 2009
Lucy Stark co owns the Twin Cities Granicrete store with her boyfriend Patrick McGillvrey. Although Stark said she had originally expected business to be slow due to the economy, business has been booming since opening their doors three months ago.

[Photo] Past U students open environmentally friendly home improvement shop

Published July 21, 2009
The three points of The Antlers.

[Photo] Up-and-comers at Pitchfork Music Fest: The Antlers

Published July 21, 2009
Cymbals Eat Guitars hittin’ the trees.

[Photo] Up-and-comers at Pitchfork Music Fest: Cymbals Eat Guitars

Published July 21, 2009
Canadian rockers Plants and Animals enjoying a beer after their Sat. afternoon set.

[Photo] Up-and-comers at Pitchfork Music Fest: Plants and Animals.

Published July 21, 2009
Ponytail was formed in art class. Yeah, they got an A.

[Photo] Up-and-comers at Pitchfork Music Fest: Ponytail

Published July 21, 2009
University of Minnesota economics instructor Lei Guo lays on the ground after being hit by a car at approximately 8:40 a.m. Thursday morning while riding his bicycle at the intersection of 19th Avenue SE and 2nd Street S.

[Photo] U professor hit by car while riding his bicycle

Published July 20, 2009

Pitchfork Festival: Day One

by Jules Ameel
Published July 18, 2009
Samantha Nelson, incoming first-year marketing student

[Photo] Twin Cities models try to be 'on top'

Published July 14, 2009
A METI iStan mannequin lies in the SimPORTAL ward of the mayo building on Friday. The METI iStan acts like a real patient with real sounds, bleeding, and even tear ducts for medical students to practice on in a less stressful situation.

[Photo] Simulators prepare medical students

Published July 14, 2009
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[Photo] Gopher coaches stay in-house to staff teams

Published July 7, 2009
Community Program Specialist Adine Stokes of the University of Minnesota helped the authenticity of the play’s depiction of Alzheimer’s disease.

[Photo] U memory experts provide advice for Guthrie play

Published June 30, 2009
Hopefully this Savoy is in a less motorcycle-unfriendly location.

[Photo] Red’s Savoy takes on Uptown

Published June 30, 2009
Mill City enters the music scene, leaving behind a cloud of flour.

[Photo] Your Mill City Live guide

Published June 30, 2009
Danimal in his studio, with his inspiration wall behind him.

[Photo] Danimal Grafffixxx: More than yogurt

Published June 23, 2009
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[Photo] Minneapolis looks to develop historic site

Published June 23, 2009
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[Photo] Decker still sees football as best option

Published June 16, 2009
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[Photo] Producer profile: New Tectonics

Published June 9, 2009
Animal scientist Dennis Johnson inspects a field of organic transitioning dairy cows at the West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris, Minn. Dennis is leading the program to transition dairy cows to organic at the center.

[Photo] U researches transition to organic dairy farming

Published June 9, 2009
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[Photo] Former Gophers driving the Hooters Tour

Published June 9, 2009
A crane carries trash into an incinerator at the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center on Monday. The center wants the city to allow them to increase burning by 200 tons per day.

[Photo] Downtown facility seeks to increase garbage burning

Published June 9, 2009
Lance Keck, left, battles Kyle Semstad during a Frozen North foam fighting meet on Sunday. The student group is made up of university students as well as people around the area.

[Photo] Getting Medieval

Published June 5, 2009
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[Photo] Pawlenty proposes constitutional amendment to cap spending

Published November 5, 2009
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[Photo] Pawlenty will not run in 2010

Published June 2, 2009
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[Photo] Pawlenty will not seek third term

Published June 2, 2009
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[Photo] “Flower Drum Song” enters the new millennium

Published June 2, 2009
Republican Norm Coleman watches lawyers debate during the Senate Appeal hearing on Monday in the Minnesota Judicial Center in St.Paul. The hearing was held before the Minnesota Supreme Court in order to overrule Democrat Al Franken’s senate victory.

[Photo] Supreme Court hears Coleman’s appeal

Published June 2, 2009
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[Photo] Gophers seasons ends at hands of host LSU

Published June 2, 2009
Lucy Michelle of Lucy Michelle and The Velvet Lapelles in the Terrarium Recording Studio

[Photo] Invasion of the lady singers

Published May 26, 2009
Stadium Donor T. Denny Sanford and Athletics Director Joel Maturi stand in front of the unfinished TCF Bank Stadium before a tour last Tuesday. Sanford donated 6 million dollars which is the largest personal gift towards the stadium.

[Photo] $6 million donor to TCF Bank Stadium announced

Published May 21, 2009
Stadium Donor T. Denny Sanford and Athletics Director Joel Maturi stand in front of the unfinished TCF Bank Stadium before a tour last Tuesday. Sanford donated 6 million dollars which is the largest personal gift towards the stadium.

[Photo] Stadium donor has a history of philanthropy

Published May 26, 2009
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[Photo] Gophers back on track in 2009

Published May 26, 2009
Kaposia employee and St. Paul College student Kari Sheldon speaks at a rally in St. Paul on Tuesday. The group wants construction employment goals to be created for those with disabilities.

[Photo] Protest addresses lack of construction jobs for the disabled

Published May 20, 2009
The Rivalry between the Minnesota and Duluth men’s hockey teams is set to be named the best intrastate showdown in the next issue of Sporting News magazine.

[Photo] Former defenseman vying for women’s job at MSU

Published May 6, 2009
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[Photo] After .500 year, Gophers confident heading into offseason

Published May 5, 2009
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[Photo] Senior hurlers bounce back after rough 2008

Published May 4, 2009
Catcher Shannon Stemper calls off a throw to the plate during Minnesota’s loss to Illinois on Saturday as an Illini runner slides safely into home.

[Photo] Minnesota swept as Hassett eclipses 400 strikeouts

Published May 3, 2009
A group of protestors march down Lake Street on Friday during a demonstration. The march was organized by the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Coalition and had over 300 people in attendance.

[Photo] Hundreds march for immigrant workers' rights

Published May 3, 2009
Jim Picard, owner of Fast Eddie’s Shoe Repair, fixes a heel Friday at his shop. The store opened in 1971 and has been owned by Jim since 1985.

[Photo] A store with sole

Published May 3, 2009
Sophomore Michael Kvasnicka puts a swing on the ball during Minnesota’s monstrous 26-9 thrashing of Iowa at Siebert Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Kvasnicka went 3-for-6 with five RBIs in the game.

[Photo] Explosive Gophers bats sink Hawkeyes

Published May 3, 2009
The Varsity was built in 1915 and was one of the last vaudeville houses in Minneapolis.

[Photo] No fine tuning necessary: local theater unchanged by economy

Published April 28, 2009
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[Photo] Gophers sticking close to home to prepare for Big Tens

Published April 30, 2009
Protesters face off near a recruiting office on Washington Avenue Thursday. Two different groups were protesting each other.

[Photo] Fight breaks out amid Stadium Village protest

Published April 23, 2009
Store co-owner Sarah Dorman left, applies henna Monday to customer and Plymouth resident Christina Gholson, right, at her store.

[Photo] Future unclear for mystical Dinkytown shop

Published April 21, 2009
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman gives his State of the City address Monday at St. Josephs Hospital. The Mayor’s speech touched on the current economic hardships, but was positive about the city’s future.

[Photo] St. Paul mayor: Housing, rail lines important in future

Published April 20, 2009
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[Photo] Gophers have chance to clinch a 3-seed in Big Ten tournament

Published April 17, 2009
Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak gives a speech to the Minnesota International Center in the IDS Tower on Tuesday. Sergey discussed the current state of international trade between the United States and Russia.

[Photo] Russian ambassador talks future of U.S.-Russian relations

Published April 14, 2009
Civil Engineering Senior Nick Johnson, right, and Wildlife Junior Aaron Claus run toward a bunker Saturday during a University of Minnesota Paintball practice in Jordan, Minn. The team is heading to the National Collegiate Paintball Association tournament in Florida.

[Photo] U Paintball Club takes a shot at nationals

Published April 13, 2009
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[Photo] Contaminated tap water closes clinics

Published April 8, 2009
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[Photo] Minnesota right back to the grind as they head to Michigan

Published April 9, 2009
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[Photo] Gophers rally for game two win over Northwestern

Published April 8, 2009
Local hip-hoppers Big Quarters eagerly anticipated sophomore LP is set to drop May 5

[Photo] Doing big things

Published April 9, 2009
Genetics and cell biology sophomore Sanyu Janardan attends the Survivor Series conference on Saturday at the McNamara Alumni Center. Sanyu was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma during her junior year of high school.

[Photo] Clinic helps keep cancer survivors healthy post-cancer

Published April 5, 2009
University of Minnesota Duluth students protest outside the Soulja Boy concert at Romano Gym on Friday. The students said they were upset because their student service fees were paying for acts that have controversial lyrics.

[Photo] UMD students protest Soulja Boy

Published April 5, 2009
People leave the Basilica of St. Mary after service on Sunday. The percent of Americans who claim “no religion” has almost doubled, jumping from just over eight percent of the population to 15 percent.

[Photo] Religion in decline across America

Published April 5, 2009
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[Photo] Minnesota drops first matchup at home this season

Published April 5, 2009
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[Photo] Men and women's track packing up and heading for warmer weather

Published April 2, 2009
David Metzen was recently appointed as the Director of the Minnesota Office of Higher Education by Governor Tim Pawlenty. Metzen’s goal is to enable more Minnesotans to achieve higher education and enhance the performance of the schools.

[Photo] New head of higher ed won’t favor U

Published April 2, 2009
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[Photo] Global Village closes after 38 years

Published March 30, 2009
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[Photo] Bell Museum left out of House spending bill

Published March 30, 2009
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[Photo] I-35W lawsuits increase in number

Published March 30, 2009
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[Photo] Minnesota set to head outdoors today

Published April 13, 2009
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[Photo] Short weekend leads to Big Ten split

Published March 29, 2009
Assistant Professor of Neuropathology Karen Santa Cruz stands in front of more than 600 brains in Diehl Hall.

[Photo] Nun brains assist in dementia research

Published March 25, 2009
University of Minnesota President Bob Bruininks answered questions ranging from budget issues to sports in an interview on Monday.

[Photo] Bruininks talks budget, bills and b-ball

Published March 24, 2009
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[Photo] Second round task a tall one for Minnesota

Published March 24, 2009
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[Photo] Final meet for seniors will be bittersweet for coaches

Published March 12, 2009
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[Photo] Gophers lit up by Abrams, lose first-round game to Texas, 76-62

Published March 19, 2009
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[Photo] Westbrook, Johnson and Abu-Shamala all receive Big Ten honors

Published March 10, 2009
Crescent Moon Pizza opened at 15th and Como avenues across from Muddsuckers Coffee on Monday.

[Photo] Pizza restaurant opens in Como

Published March 9, 2009
Head Librarian Eric Heideman works at his computer at the Southeast Library Thursday afternoon. The library currently has funding until January 2011 and Heideman said the library will eventually be renovated or moved to another location in Southeast Minneapolis.

[Photo] Southeast library looks to attract students

Published March 5, 2009
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[Photo] Gophers take series lead with 4-2 win in Game One

Published March 13, 2009
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[Photo] Gophers clinch home-ice with 2-0 win at Michigan Tech

Published March 8, 2009
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[Photo] Gophers sneak into fifth place with Saturday win

Published March 1, 2009
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[Photo] Gophers head to Indiana for Big Ten championships

Published February 26, 2009
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[Photo] Research roundup: Prof. seeks new epilepsy answers

Published February 25, 2009
A line of people waiting to get their cars goes out the door at the Minneapolis Impound Lot on Monday.

[Photo] 2,500 cars towed during snow emergency

Published February 23, 2009
Juniors Devron Bostick (right) and Paul Carter both go up for the ball during Sunday’s 72-45 win over Northwestern.

[Photo] Gophers in different situation for Round two with the Badgers

Published March 3, 2009
Juniors Devron Bostick (right) and Paul Carter both go up for the ball during Sunday’s 72-45 win over Northwestern.

[Photo] Minnesota wins in decisive fashion

Published February 22, 2009
Associate to the President Lynn Holleran sits in her office with the symbolic pair of scissors that was delivered to her by a group of protesters Friday who wanted to cut the University’s contact with Russell Athletics.

[Photo] Students march against Russell Athletic

Published February 22, 2009
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[Photo] Men and women face toughest competition yet

Published February 19, 2009
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[Photo] Gophers drop fourth game in five tries to Michigan, 74-62

Published February 19, 2009
More than 2,000 small farms, on less than 180 acres, have opened between 2002 and 2007 — a nearly 5 percent increase.

[Photo] U students get hands-on farming experience

Published February 16, 2009
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[Photo] Back from Iraq with a new perspective

Published February 11, 2009
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[Photo] Gophers bounce back from Friday loss to beat Northwestern

Published February 8, 2009
MN Daily, File Photo Brian McClung, director of communications in Pawlenty’s office, said the proclamation to name Tuesday Bob Bruininks Day was requested by the Mineapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, and is typically given along with the executive of the year award. The Business Journal announced that Bruininks would be executive of the year in early January.

[Photo] Gov. names Feb. 3 'Bob Bruininks Day'

Published February 3, 2009
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[Photo] Walk-ons acting as a motor for Gophers

Published February 2, 2009
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