New University of Minnesota research shows nearly 1 in 4 young people experience food insecurity
The University of Minnesota School of Public Health’s new study found that nearly one in four people making the transition from adolescence to adulthood lacked enough food to eat.
1 shot in drive-by shooting in Dinkytown near University of Minnesota campus overnight
One person was shot in a drive-by shooting in Dinkytown near the University of Minnesota campus early Monday morning.
U of M in the middle of vaccine research for COVID-19
The University of Minnesota is on the hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine, but its research is unique from many other studies around the globe. Dr. Marc Jenkins joined the Buzz to talk about the important work underway and the timeline of when we can expect a vaccine to be ready to go.
University of Minnesota to conduct majority of fall courses online
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus will conduct a majority of its fall courses online, the university announced this week.
University of Minnesota study looks at how COVID-19 spreads indoors
A new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering shows how the coronavirus moves indoors.
How to add a Raptor Center eagle, hawk or falcon to your next Zoom call
After months of Zoom calls, the University of Minnesota’s Raptor Center wants to help keep your next one from getting stale.
Gopher golfer Angus Flanagan wins Minnesota State Open, sets course record
Spring sports at the collegiate level came to an abrupt halt due to COVID-19, but one University of Minnesota golfer is still playing at a high level.
U of M shows support for lawsuit against ICE directive impacting international students
The University of Minnesota is showing its support for a lawsuit challenging a new rule from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would impact the visas for international students.
Prosecutors seek to put accused sexual predator charged with 32 offenses near U of M behind bars
An accused sexual predator was in court Thursday as prosecutors look to put the man behind bars.
U of M Regents review possible changes to sexual misconduct policies to comply with new Title IX regulations
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents is discussing what policies and processes may need to change in order to comply with the new federal Title IX regulations by August 14, the university announced Wednesday.
University of Minnesota will not require SAT, ACT tests for fall 2021 applicants
Undergraduate applicants to the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and Duluth will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT score starting for fall 2021 applications, the University says on its admissions website.
7 Gophers student athletes test positive for COVID-19
The University of Minnesota announced Tuesday night that seven Gophers student athletes have tested positive for Covid-19 during the month of June.
What the fall semester could look like at the U of M amid COVID-19
U of M President Joan Gabel joined the Buzz to talk about plans to welcome back students to campus this fall.
University of Minnesota to require masks on campus while indoors starting July 1
The University of Minnesota announced Monday that starting July 1, it will require all students, staff and visitors to wear a mask while in any indoor or enclosed space on campus.
Officials investigating robbery Saturday near Dinkytown area
Authorities are investigating after someone was robbed at gunpoint early Saturday morning near Dinkytown in Minneapolis.
Testing for COVID-19 using tears -- new study in the works
The University of Minnesota Medical School is working on another weapon to use against COVID-19. Researchers are looking at the possibility of testing for the coronavirus using your tears. Dr. Hossein Nazari joined the Buzz to talk about how the new test could work.
Police investigating robbery near University of Minnesota Tuesday night
Police are investigating a robbery that happened Tuesday night near the University of Minnesota.
Authorities investigating attempted robbery on University of Minnesota campus
Officials are investigating an attempted robbery that took place Monday night on the University of Minnesota campus.
Board of Regents approve plans for in-person learning at University of Minnesota for fall semester
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved plans that would allow in-person learning for the upcoming fall semester, however, remote learning will still be in play.
University of Minnesota Regents discuss possible changes to allow for in-person learning this fall
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents considered a wide range of changes for the coming fall semester during a meeting Thursday.