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Evergreen trees on St. Paul campus on Sunday. To reduce tree theft, the University sprayed the needles of evergreen trees on campus with skunk scent.

U sprays evergreen trees to deter thieves

by Julia Marshall
Published December 9, 2013
Facilities Management has helped reduce wintertime tree thefts by spraying evergreens on campus with a skunk scent.

Medical amnesty used little

by Julia Marshall
Published November 26, 2013
Police haven’t seen a significant rise in calls for care since the law took effect.
Interpretive Naturalist Adam Barnett lets a bald eagle sit on his arm at the Raptor Center on Tuesday afternoon. The Raptor Center, located on the St. Paul campus, is in the midst of designing a renovation to update its facilities and better use the space available.

Raptor Center plans facelift

by Julia Marshall
Published November 21, 2013
The center wants to fix its aging facility to expand its outreach efforts.

U buildings brace for winter chill

by Julia Marshall
Published November 12, 2013
Limited funding puts some older buildings on the waiting list for renovation.

For orchards, apple season lasts all year

by Julia Marshall
Published November 7, 2013
Pepin Heights Orchard works year-round to grow University-developed apples.

Minnesota schools waive application fees

by Julia Marshall
Published October 29, 2013
Schools are encouraging high schoolers to apply this month.

MPD launches anonymous tip program

by Julia Marshall
Published October 28, 2013

The Minneapolis Police Department has introduced two new systems allowing people to send in tips through texting or through an app, news sources reported.  The program allows the tipster and MPD to...

Firm buys U’s new energy technology

by Julia Marshall
Published October 22, 2013
The technology makes geothermal power using carbon dioxide instead of water.
Students put together breakfasts at Real Food Rising, a national summit of student leaders, on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium. At the summit, they engaged in strategizing, training, and discussion about the current food movement.

Students push for sustainable food

by Julia Marshall
Published October 14, 2013
At a conference over the weekend, students called for the University to make 20 percent of its food sustainable.
Sami Pfeffer and Martha Brummitt paddle on the Mississippi River into Boom Island Park on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. Pfeffer and Brummit, part of the Paddle Forward team, will be paddling down the Mississippi River from Itasca, Minn. to New Orleans, La. while creating a documentary about watershed communities.

For film, alumnae travel the river

by Julia Marshall
Published October 7, 2013
A group of 11 is canoeing down the Mississippi, looking for stories.

Sierra Club: Power plant must clean up

by Julia Marshall
Published October 2, 2013
The Sierra Club says Xcel’s Sherco plant must turn to cleaner energy.

Student group pushes U to divest

by Julia Marshall
Published September 24, 2013
Fossil Free Minnesota is in talks with President Kaler to end investment in fossil fuel companies.
St. Paul residents Pa, right, and David Otterness talk about building their dream home at the the new University Challenge Home on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013. The couple says they are looking at houses for inspiration for their dream home and agree sustainability is an important aspect for them.

U faculty help build sustainable home

by Julia Marshall
Published September 17, 2013
Five faculty members worked on a home focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability.

Report: Xcel power plant is state’s top global warming polluter

by Julia Marshall
Published September 16, 2013

An Xcel Energy power plant was named Minnesota's top contributor to global warming pollution, according to a Sept. 10 report by the Environment Minnesota Research and Policy Center. The report, called...

Students, city partner for sustainability

by Julia Marshall
Published September 9, 2013
University students and faculty will work on development projects with North St. Paul.

University energy saving efforts cut consumption

by Julia Marshall
Published September 4, 2013
Emails warned students, faculty of high use in warm months.

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