U of M students join pro-Palestine protests
Students at the University of Minnesota joined the wave of pro-Palestine protests happening across the country.
U of M pro-Palestinian demonstrations continue following arrests
University of Minnesota (U of M) students are continuing a pro-Palestinian protest at a campus encampment mirroring multiple other demonstrations happening across the country.
FOX 9 Evening News: April 23, 2024
FOX 9 Evening News: April 23, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protest at University of Minnesota
More pro-Palestinian protests were underway at colleges across the country, including at the University of Minnesota.
Rep. Omar joins pro-Palestinian protest at University of Minnesota
Nine people were arrested Tuesday morning after a group of students set up a pro-Palestinian encampment on the University of Minnesota campus.
Ring camera captures Dinkytown assault of female student
A Ring security camera captured a violent encounter on Sunday afternoon, when two armed robbers pounced on a University of Minnesota student.
The Great Minnsect Show returns to the University of Minnesota
Insect enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate. The Great Minnsect Show will take place on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The Department of Entomology will host the event in the St. Paul Student Center North Star Ballroom on campus. Attendees can expect to have meet and greets with live insects, dabble in six-legged snacks and creepy crawly games like maggot races.
Prehistoric gars: Ancient fish DNA offers insights into evolution
A prehistoric fish that's been around for 100 million years provides insight into evolution through its DNA.
U of M researches study fish DNA to help humans
Researchers at the University of Minnesota are studying gars. Gars are fish that are 100 million years old and their DNA could provide insight on evolution and human health. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the story.
Movie made by MN filmmakers wraps in metro
For more than a week, a film crew has been shooting a movie called Good Sport, which is an R-rated spoof of classic crowd-pleasers like Hoosiers and The Mighty Ducks, at the school. Orth co-wrote the script with director Andrew Zuckerman, who along with producer John Cronin, are all friends from their days at Two Rivers High School in Mendota Heights.
University of Minnesota police to handle all 911 calls for Dinkytown, areas around campus
In a mutual aid change with the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), the University of Minnesota Police Department (UMPD) will handle 911 calls in Dinkytown and other areas near the university, starting Monday.
Missing University of Minnesota student found safe
Police say Margot Langford, also known as River, was last seen around midnight on Sunday, March 10, at the Bailey Residence Hall on the university's St. Paul campus.
Morrill Hall Takeover: The civil rights protest that changed the U of M
In January 1969, five Black students entered the University of Minnesota’s student records office and refused to leave. It would historically become known as the Morrill Hall Takeover.
Lookback at the Morrill Hall takeover
The Northrop Mall is a historic landmark on the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota. Among the buildings that shape the landscape is Morrill Hall, a building that is home to the university’s administrative offices but also the site of a significant moment in Black history.
Changes in Minnesota education
There are several leadership changes announced for educational institutions this week, including for St. Paul's superintendent, the president of the University of Minnesota, and the dean of Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Additionally, teachers in St. Paul filed their intent to strike with a date set for March 11.
Rebecca Cunningham named new UMN president
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has selected Rebecca Cunningham as the university's next president.
Rebecca Cunningham named next University of Minnesota president
After a full day of meetings and interviews, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents has named a new president.
University of Minnesota to buy Fairview teaching hospitals
The University of Minnesota (U of M) is set to purchase the four academic health facilities at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center.
FOX 9 Evening News: Feb. 5, 2024
FOX 9 Evening News: Feb. 5, 2024
U of M Dance Team reflects on viral video
The University of Minnesota Dance Team is fresh of a big win at The College Dance Team National Championships and their routine is going viral online. Dance team members Ava Wagner, Lauren Busyn, and Annie Keiper joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about the win and the big reactions to their routine.