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All content by Michael Zittlow

Melanoma Monday offers free cancer screening

by Michael Zittlow
Published May 3, 2011
About half of those screened are expected to need further testing.

Dayton: security on alert after bin Laden death

by Michael Zittlow
Published May 2, 2011
Gov. Mark Dayton also congratulated President Obama and American troops.

Student brings President Bush effigy to Mall for ‘public art’

by Michael Zittlow
Published May 2, 2011
The inflatable statue’s creator says it was not a political statement.

Marriage amendment passes Senate committee

by Michael Zittlow
Published May 2, 2011
Sponsors say the public has a right to define marriage in the state Constitution.

‘Whose U’ event draws hundreds

by Michael Zittlow
Published April 21, 2011
The event drew attention to the U’s policies on diversity.

In session’s final weeks, a break, then back to work

by Michael Zittlow
Published April 20, 2011
Lawmakers are preparing for the last budget battles of the soon-to-end session.

Former U student continues lawsuit over alleged bad advising

by Michael Zittlow
Published April 13, 2011

A former University of Minnesota student will appeal her case today, claiming that she was ill-advised in her graduate program and deserves tuition damages. Linda Zinter first sued the University in 2007...

Abortion bills advance on party lines in state Senate

by Michael Zittlow
Published April 13, 2011
Critics say the proposed legislation violates the Minnesota Constitution.

Abortion bills advance in Senate

by Michael Zittlow
Published April 12, 2011
Critics say two bills restricting abortions go against the Minnesota Constitution.

Dayton aims to level minority gap

by Michael Zittlow
Published April 11, 2011
Minneapolis has the worst economic disparity in the nation.

Bill could open door for liquor sales at stadium

by Michael Zittlow
Published April 7, 2011
The regents would likely allow alcohol only in premium seating areas.

Committee passes bill giving U the power over stadium alcohol sales

by Michael Zittlow
Published April 6, 2011
The bill would allow the school to decide where in the stadium they would sell alcohol.

Freshman reps shape state’s budget battle

by Michael Zittlow
Published April 6, 2011
The newcomers will be key in hashing out Republican budget bills to give to the governor.

Vikings stadium at the center of campus debate

by Michael Zittlow
Published March 30, 2011
The event was held on the West Bank by the University’s debate team.

Leg. begins passing budget bills

by Michael Zittlow
Published March 29, 2011
Gov. Mark Dayton has threatened to veto individual GOP budget bills.

Bill aims to cut cities’ gov’t aid

by Michael Zittlow
Published March 22, 2011
The bill eliminates local government aid to Mpls., St. Paul and Duluth.

Lawmakers battle over corporate tax cut

by Michael Zittlow
Published March 10, 2011
A Senate bill looks to cut corporate income tax in half by 2017.

Bill aims to reduce gambling pitfalls

by Michael Zittlow
Published March 9, 2011

While many legislators at the Minnesota Capitol are expected to push for non-tribal casinos, a bill that will be introduced in the state Senate tomorrow would increase awareness on the pitfalls of gambling. The...

Bill would limit ex-lawmakers on the Board of Regents

by Michael Zittlow
Published March 8, 2011
Some legislators say former lawmakers have too much influence on the board.
A high school student sells four Gopher men’s hockey tickets for ten dollars apiece to scalpers on Saturday outside Mariucci Arena.

Sports, concert venues call foul on tickets bill

by Michael Zittlow
Published March 3, 2011
The bill would prevent online sellers from restricting buyers from re-selling tickets.

Minnesota ‘right to work’ bill stalls in Legislature

by Michael Zittlow
Published February 28, 2011
A bill for a constitutional amendment prohibiting unions from requiring prospective employees to join or pay dues, making Minnesota a “right to work” state, was proposed in the House in early January but has yet to come before a committee.

Health care exemption advances in Senate

by Michael Zittlow
Published February 23, 2011
The bill would strike federal provisions requiring citizens to buy insurance.

Dayton proposes work study, financial aid cuts

by Michael Zittlow
Published February 22, 2011
Dayton’s proposed budget would trim 2,600 work study positions.

Dayton wants $171M higher ed cut

by Michael Zittlow
Published February 16, 2011
The budget would cut the state’s $6.2 billion deficit in half.

Dayton calls for tax increase in speech

by Michael Zittlow
Published February 10, 2011
Gov. Mark Dayton repeated his tax-the-rich pledge during his first State of the State.

English-only bill proposed in Minn.

by Michael Zittlow
Published February 8, 2011
Some feel making English the official language of Minnesota would be discriminatory.
Training Monitor Dan Hassoun patrols Tuesday at the basement of the Walter Library. The UMPD Security Monitor program tries to keep the homeless off the buildings after hours.

Winter cold drives homeless into U buildings

by Michael Zittlow
Published February 2, 2011
Three to four times a week, police escort the homeless off campus.
Senator Michelle Fischbach, chair of the Higher Education Committee, listens to UMN President Bob Bruininks testify about upcoming budget cuts Wednesday at the capitol.

Fischbach new head of Higher Ed

by Michael Zittlow
Published January 26, 2011
The new chairwoman expects to see no tuition increases.

U budget cuts advance in House

by Michael Zittlow
Published January 25, 2011
The bill cuts $89.2 million from the University’s two-year budget.
Congressman Keith Ellison, D-Minn., speaks with citizens while holding a “Congress on Your Corner” event on Friday at the Midtown Global Market.

After Tucson shooting, U confident in its policies

by Michael Zittlow
Published January 18, 2011
In the past two years, the University’s Behavioral Consultation Team evaluated 111 reports of troubling student behavior.

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