U of M  holds commencement ceremony for students who graduated during the pandemic

During the pandemic, many University of Minnesota graduates went without in-person commencement ceremonies to recognize the years of hard work they put in the classroom. They finally had their moment on Saturday.

University of Minnesota holds make-up commencement ceremony for students who graduated during the COVID-19 pandemic
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On Saturday, families from the College of Liberal Arts were invited back for a special ceremony; only for graduates from previous school years: the classes of 2021, 2020 and 2019.

OutFront Minnesota announces new leadership

One of Minnesota’s leading organizations for LGBTQ rights is getting new leadership.

U of M researchers invent device to eliminate catalytic converter metals

Coveted for the precious metals they contain, thieves can steal catalytic converters and sell them for hundreds, even thousands of dollars, to scrapyards.

University of Minnesota drops mask mandate

The University of Minnesota announced that masks will no longer be required in classrooms beginning Thursday, a day after spring semester ends.

Spring has sprung in Minnesota
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As the semester nears its end at the University of Minnesota, some are still studying for finals, while others are just happy to soak up the sun.

Gopher’s Coaches Caravan: P.J. Fleck
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After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, FOX 9 sports director Jim Rich joins Gopher’s men’s football coach P.J. Fleck as part of the Coaches Caravan.

U of M hosts Gopher?s Coaches Caravan
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After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, FOX 9 sports director Jim Rich joins Gopher?s men?s basketball coach Ben Johnson as part of the Coach?s Caravan.

Police searching for missing University of Minnesota student

The Minnesota BCA has issued an alert for a University of Minnesota student who was reported missing Sunday morning.

Boy set to graduate University of Minnesota at age 13

One of the youngest students at the University of Minnesota at 13-years-old, Elliott Tanner is on the verge of graduation.

Highway overhead distracted driving messages cause more accidents, study finds

The clever signs above highways reminding drivers to buckle up and of the perils of distracted driving might actually be causing more accidents than they’re helping.

Lawmakers seek review of U of M's 2020 decision to cut sports

University of Minnesota athletics boosters and athletes have turned to state lawmakers to attempt to reverse the Board of Regents' 2020 decision to cut three men's sports programs.

Lawmakers discuss U of M sports commission
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Despite a lack of authority over its athletic departments, state lawmakers are asking University of Minnesota leadership to consider reinstating programs such as men?s gymnastics that have been cut in recent years due to lack of attendance during the pandemic.

Don't feed birds this spring!

The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota is asking people to not fill bird feeders or birdbaths to help stop the spread of bird flu this spring. 

Fans cheer on Minnesota hockey teams in Frozen Four
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A watch party in Minneapolis on Thursday gave local fans a chance to cheer on the Gophers and Minnesota State-Mankato in the NCAA Frozen Four.