University of Minnesota home to world's largest Sherlock Holmes collection
Buried 90 feet below the West Bank of the University of Minnesota, there's a treasure trove of items inspired by one of the most popular literary characters of all time. The U's Anderson Library has more than 60,000 pieces of Sherlock Holmes history, making it the largest collection devoted to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective in the world.
Buried 90 feet below the West Bank of the University of Minnesota, there's a treasure trove of items inspired by one of the most popular literary characters of all time. The U's Anderson Library has more than 60,000 pieces of Sherlock Holmes history, making it the largest collection devoted to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective in the world.
University of Minnesota Regent Sviggum resigns as vice chair after 'too diverse' comments
University of Minnesota Regent Steve Sviggum has resigned his position as vice chair of the Board of Regents, effective immediately.
University of Minnesota Regent Steve Sviggum has resigned his position as vice chair of the Board of Regents, effective immediately.
University of Minnesota reaches tentative agreement with service workers
A tentative agreement is in place between the University of Minnesota and a union representing hundreds of service workers at the university, who were set to go on strike this week.
A tentative agreement is in place between the University of Minnesota and a union representing hundreds of service workers at the university, who were set to go on strike this week.
University of Minnesota service workers union sets strike date
A strike date has now been set for thousands of University of Minnesota service workers fighting for a new contract.
A strike date has now been set for thousands of University of Minnesota service workers fighting for a new contract.
People with food insecurities likely to binge eat when there's food: U of M study
Feast-or-famine cycle is a real thing for people with food insecurities, a new University of Minnesota study found.
Feast-or-famine cycle is a real thing for people with food insecurities, a new University of Minnesota study found.
Gourds galore! A look at pumpkins, squashes and how to use them
FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K stopped by the Apple House at the University of Minnesota Arboretum to chat about pumpkins and gourds.
FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K stopped by the Apple House at the University of Minnesota Arboretum to chat about pumpkins and gourds.
Minnesota Regent Steve Sviggum apologizes after questioning if Morris campus is 'too diverse'
The vice chair of the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents has apologized in the wake of intense criticism he faced after questioning whether low enrollment at the university's Morris, Minnesota campus is the result of "too much diversity."
The vice chair of the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents has apologized in the wake of intense criticism he faced after questioning whether low enrollment at the university's Morris, Minnesota campus is the result of "too much diversity."
University of Minnesota Regent Sviggum invited to Morris campus after 'too diverse' comments
The vice chair of the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents has accepted an invitation to visit the Morris campus after his controversial comments last week, according to the Morris Campus Student Association.
The vice chair of the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents has accepted an invitation to visit the Morris campus after his controversial comments last week, according to the Morris Campus Student Association.
University of Minnesota regents vice chair questions if Morris campus is 'too diverse'
The vice chair of the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents is facing some criticism after questioning whether low enrollment at the university's Morris, Minnesota campus is the result of "too much diversity."
The vice chair of the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents is facing some criticism after questioning whether low enrollment at the university's Morris, Minnesota campus is the result of "too much diversity."
University of Minnesota regent questions if Morris campus is 'too diverse'
The vice chair of the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents is facing some criticism after questioning whether diversity at the university's Morris, Minnesota campus is facing low enrollment due to "too much diversity."
The vice chair of the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents is facing some criticism after questioning whether diversity at the university's Morris, Minnesota campus is facing low enrollment due to "too much diversity."
Why is buckthorn a problem?
Buckthorn is an invasive species that can take over yards and forests. And fall is a great time to try and get rid of it. Mike Schuster of the University of Minnesota joined FOX 9 to share his expertise.
Buckthorn is an invasive species that can take over yards and forests. And fall is a great time to try and get rid of it. Mike Schuster of the University of Minnesota joined FOX 9 to share his expertise.
Gophers basketball coach Ben Johnson talk expectations for new season
Ben Johnson, Gophers basketball head coach, spoke with FOX 9 about his expectations for the upcoming season.
Ben Johnson, Gophers basketball head coach, spoke with FOX 9 about his expectations for the upcoming season.
1,500 University of Minnesota workers vote to go on strike
A group of service workers at the University of Minnesota voted Monday to authorize a strike, meaning they could walk off the job as early as Oct. 22.
A group of service workers at the University of Minnesota voted Monday to authorize a strike, meaning they could walk off the job as early as Oct. 22.
1,500 U of M workers to announce whether they will authorize strike
The votes have been cast, and on Monday afternoon, university workers who are members of Teamsters Local 320 will announce whether they’ve voted to authorize a strike. They're the employees who prepare the food, keep the dorms clean and maintain the lab animals.
The votes have been cast, and on Monday afternoon, university workers who are members of Teamsters Local 320 will announce whether they’ve voted to authorize a strike. They're the employees who prepare the food, keep the dorms clean and maintain the lab animals.
1,500 U of M workers to announce whether they will authorize strike
Fifteen hundred union workers at the University of Minnesota are sounding the alarm on what they call chronic understaffing and poverty wages.
Fifteen hundred union workers at the University of Minnesota are sounding the alarm on what they call chronic understaffing and poverty wages.
Minnesota's apples: What goes into making a world-class apple
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K stopped by the Apple House at the University of Minnesota's Landscape Arboretum to learn what goes into making Minnesota's world-class apples.
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K stopped by the Apple House at the University of Minnesota's Landscape Arboretum to learn what goes into making Minnesota's world-class apples.
Gophers fans bring excitement for homecoming weekend game
It was an exciting homecoming game Saturday, with plenty of former students and many former players back in town and they definitely brought their school spirit.
It was an exciting homecoming game Saturday, with plenty of former students and many former players back in town and they definitely brought their school spirit.
Gophers fans bring excitement for homecoming weekend game
It was an exciting homecoming game Saturday, with plenty of former students and many former players back in town and they definitely brought their school spirit.
It was an exciting homecoming game Saturday, with plenty of former students and many former players back in town and they definitely brought their school spirit.
University of Minnesota discovers ancient meteor crash site in Inver Grove Heights
University of Minnesota geologists discovered the site of a meteor strike in Inver Grove Heights that dates back hundreds of millions of years.
University of Minnesota geologists discovered the site of a meteor strike in Inver Grove Heights that dates back hundreds of millions of years.
PJ Fleck, Gophers talk after dominating 34-7 win over Michigan State (FULL PRESS CONFERENCE)
Coach PJ Fleck and Gophers players react after the Gophers dismantled Michigan State in front of more than 70,000 fans in East Lansing to improve to 4-0.
Coach PJ Fleck and Gophers players react after the Gophers dismantled Michigan State in front of more than 70,000 fans in East Lansing to improve to 4-0.













