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All content by Michael Geissler

Fairview patient makes bomb threat

by Michael Geissler
Published June 22, 2012
The man was arrested for tresspassing and making terroristic threats, according to University police.

Restaurant owner attacked, bit

by Michael Geissler
Published June 20, 2012
Also, a man attempted to jump off Washington Avenue Bridge.

Social media helps U recruit athletes

by Michael Geissler
Published June 20, 2012
More than half of Gophers athletes are not from Minnesota, which makes recruiting in person difficult.

ESPN: Gophers facilities rank ninth in Big Ten

by Michael Geissler
Published June 14, 2012

The University of Minnesota's football facilities rank ninth in the Big Ten, according to a list made by ESPN.com blogger Adam Rittenberg. Building TCF Bank Stadium was a big success, but its everyday...

Sandusky trial could be complete by Friday

by Michael Geissler
Published June 14, 2012

The prosecution of former Penn State University assistant football coach could conclude by Friday, according to Pennsylvania judge John Cleland. Sandusky, who was charged with 52 counts of child rape,...

Como resident tries to trap burglars, bottles thrown at bikers

by Michael Geissler
Published June 13, 2012
A man also tried to steal from a light-rail construction site but was stopped by police.

Two former Auburn football players killed

by Michael Geissler
Published June 11, 2012

  Two members of the 2011 Auburn football team were shot and killed late Saturday night at an apartment complex near campus, according to ESPN.com. The former Tigers were among the three killed in...

KKK group wants to adopt a highway

by Michael Geissler
Published June 11, 2012

  A Georgian chapter of the Ku Klux Klan has applied to adopt a section of a northern Georgia highway, according to CNN. The group would be recognized by the state to be responsible for cleaning a...

Sandusky motions for dismissing charges denied

by Michael Geissler
Published June 11, 2012

Jerry Sandusky’s motions for dismissing the charges in his child sex-abuse case were denied by the judge Friday, leading to opening statements proceeding on Monday, according to CNN. Sandusky argued...

Va. Tech athletic facility site problematic

by Michael Geissler
Published June 7, 2012

A committee asked Virginia Tech University to not cut down trees to make room for a new indoor athletics facility this week, according to CNN.com. The area known as “stadium woods” is located...

Prospect Park landlord Paul Scheurer discusses his reasoning for implementing subsidized housing for a police officer at one of his properties Monday.

Landlord wants more off-duty cops in apartments

by Michael Geissler
Published June 6, 2012
But new luxury apartment complexes aren’t willing to pay the price.

21st birthday ends with a hospital visit

by Michael Geissler
Published June 6, 2012
Two break-ins and a Dinkytown altercation were also reported.

Al Qaeda No. 2 killed in drone attacks

by Michael Geissler
Published June 5, 2012

A U.S. drone killed al Qaeda’s No. 2 man Abu Yahya al-Libi Monday in Pakistan, according to U.S. officials. The death of al-Libi was “another serious blow to core al Qaeda,” according...

Judge orders Zimmerman back to jail

by Michael Geissler
Published June 2, 2012

  A Florida judge ruled Friday that George Zimmerman must surrender to the county sheriff by Sunday afternoon, according to CNN.com. Zimmerman, who has been charged with second-degree murder in the...

SEC says it wants four best teams in playoff

by Michael Geissler
Published June 2, 2012

The Southeastern Conference officially stated it wants the four highest-rated teams in the NCAA's four-team football playoff, according to ESPN.com. The conference, which has won the last six...

U.S. official criticizes Syrian reports

by Michael Geissler
Published June 1, 2012

  U.S. official Susan Rice called the Syrian Government report blaming terrorists for the massacre in Houla “another blatant lie,” according to CNN.com. The Syrian government has blamed...

Seattle police looking for deadly cafe shooter

by Michael Geissler
Published May 30, 2012

A shooting and carjacking left two men dead and three others injured at a Seattle coffeehouse Wednesday, according to CNN.com. The carjacking took place about four miles away from the shootings near downtown...

Off-duty cops make extra cash in Dinkytown

by Michael Geissler
Published May 30, 2012
Late-night restaurants like Five Guys privately employ police officers for security.

Ex-Penn State president sues school over emails

by Michael Geissler
Published May 29, 2012

Ex-Penn State president Graham Spanier filed a civil suit against Penn State University last Friday in hopes of forcing them to release emails related to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse case, according...

Ham Lake couple tracks down robber through Craigslist

by Michael Geissler
Published May 25, 2012

Sarah Stratton feared for her and her husband’s lives last week when they awoke to a robber pointing a gun in their faces, according to the Star Tribune. “All that was running through my mind...

Caretaking affecting students

by Michael Geissler
Published May 25, 2012

Nickolaus Dent has to take care of his mother who has been battling HIV for as long as he can remember. He sometimes has to help her get dressed and bathe ever since his father died two years ago, according...

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