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Where will the world's first genetic sequencing of a corn dog take place? At the Minnesota State Fair

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University of Minnesota researchers will use a fair staple to drive interest in a real scientific study.

Sunday, Jun 2

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Go to college or deploy? These Minnesota National Guard members didn't have to choose.

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The Minnesota State system of colleges and universities allows some service members to take college classes while they're deployed, speeding up their efforts to earn a degree.

Friday, May 24

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University of Minnesota students find 'eco-friendly' way to kill Japanese beetles

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The students snagged corporate funding to take their experiment on the road.

Wednesday, May 22

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Interim University of Minnesota president, Minneapolis mayor commit to addressing Dinkytown crime

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Interim U President Jeff Ettinger and Mayor Jacob Frey said in a joint email that they 'acknowledge there is frustration' with crime in the area where many students live or spend free time.

Friday, May 17

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Hamline University’s protest encampment ends with 10 students facing discipline

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While relatively small compared to a larger protest effort at the University of Minnesota, Hamline University's tent encampment has been one of the state's longest running.

Wednesday, May 15

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University of Minnesota professor wins $150,000 prize

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University of Minnesota professor V. V. Ganeshananthan won the $150,000 Carol Shields prize for her novel "Brotherless Night."

Friday, May 10

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Debate over whether to divest from Israel dominates University of Minnesota regents meeting

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Pro-Palestinian student activists are urging the U to cut ties with companies in response to the war between Israel and Hamas, while some Jewish organizations have called boycotts discriminatory.

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What's a fair price for University of Minnesota Medical Center?

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U of M, Fairview entering key valuation phase in potential deal to sell the teaching hospital in Minneapolis.

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Pro-Palestinian activists focus on university endowments in Israel-Hamas conflict

Pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses are demanding disclosure and divestment from companies profiting from the Israel-Hamas conflict. The University of Minnesota disclosed a minimal $5 million of endowment investments tied to…

Thursday, May 9

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No funding, no lab, no problem for dogged University of Minnesota student inventors

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Undergrads spent six years building a new medical device from scratch.

Wednesday, May 8

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UTSA basketball transfer to play for Minnesota for his last season

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A University of Texas at San Antonio starting forward has committed to play basketball for the Big 10′s Minnesota Golden Gophers.

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University of Minnesota professor's book investigates shocking medical research abuse

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NONFICTION: Speaking with fellow whistleblowers, bioethicist Carl Elliott learned about the loneliness and frustration of calling attention to wrongdoing.

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University of Minnesota discloses $5 million in investments tied to Israel, defense spending

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The U is among the first colleges to release details on its investments in response to protesters' demands. The investments represent less than 1% of the U's total endowment.

Tuesday, May 7

Why we protested at the University of Minnesota

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The calls from students are clear. The time to divest is now.

Monday, May 6

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University of Minnesota students race to … eat lettuce?

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The University of Minnesota's Lettuce Club enticed over 40 college students to spend their sunny Sunday racing to devour a head of iceberg lettuce.

Saturday, May 4

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Protesters hold dueling Gaza rallies at University of Minnesota

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Said one attendee at the pro-Israel gathering, "We don't want to foster a campus where only one side can speak up."

Friday, May 3

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University of Minnesota president recommends renaming Nicholson Hall

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The building was named after Dean Edward Nicholson in 1945. Faculty say their research raises concerns about his role stoking antisemitism and political repression.

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University of Minnesota considers increasing tuition next school year

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Tuition for Minnesota residents attending the Twin Cities campus would rise by 4.5% to $15,148 per year. The U's Board of Regents could make a decision next month.

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Rutgers and University of Minnesota reach resolutions with Gaza protesters

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Schools join Northwestern and Brown in arriving at agreements with students to dismantle pro-Palestinian encampments

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Protesters pack up pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Minnesota campus

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Interim U President Jeff Ettinger announced the deal to end the encampment in an email to students and faculty Thursday morning.