University of Minnesota drops most of its mask mandates

Starting Monday, March 21, new indoor mask requirements will take effect at the University of Minnesota, President Joan Gabel announced Friday.

Golden Gophers Women’s Hockey sweeps aside Minnesota-Duluth 5-1 in Final Faceoff

The Golden Gophers Women’s Hockey team won state bragging rights by sweeping aside Minnesota-Duluth 5-1 at Ridder Arena Saturday in the first semi-final of the WCHA Final Faceoff tournament

Golden Gophers Women’s Hockey team sweeps aside Minnesota-Duluth 5-1 in Final Faceoff
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The Golden Gophers Women’s Hockey team won state bragging rights by sweeping aside Minnesota-Duluth 5-1 at Ridder Arena Saturday in the first semi-final of the WCHA Final Faceoff tournament.

Deer and lasers: U of M researchers investigate changes to forest canopies

University of Minnesota researchers are using high-frequency lasers to learn more about how deer populations influence forest landscapes.

Taylor Heise?s dream season leading #1 Gophers women's hockey to success
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The Gophers are going in the right direction as the postseason arrives for women?s college hockey. After a 1-3 start, Minnesota is now number one in the country entering the first round of the WCHA Playoffs.

U of M police catch, charge man suspected of filming students in shower

A "Peeping Tom" incident that allegedly happened in a University of Minnesota bathroom has led to a suspect being arrested and charged.

Wakesurf boats, shoreline erosion focus of U of M study

A new study by University of Minnesota researchers sought to provide new insight into the differences between wakesurfing and recreational boat wakes.

Gophers will look to plug run lanes against West Virginia in bowl matchup
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Run defense will be key for the University of Minnesota as the Gophers look to slow down West Virginia in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl on Tuesday.

Tracking the spread of omicron COVID-19 variant in Twin Cities sewage

Minnesota research scientists say they are seeing increased levels of the omicron variant in wastewater samples from the Twin Cities metro area.

Crowds return to Holidazzle in Minneapolis
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FOX 9 Photojournalist Eli Gardiner went out to Loring Park in Minneapolis to catch the sights and sounds of holiday cheer at Holidazzle.

U of M gives Gabel raise after contentious debate; compensation likely tops $1M next year

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents gave President Joan Gabel a significant pay boost Friday to move her salary closer to the midpoint of Big Ten presidents, overriding concerns about executive pay during a passionate debate.

U of M gives Gabel a raise after contentious debate; compensation likely tops $1 million next year
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The University of Minnesota Board of Regents gave President Joan Gabel a significant pay boost Friday to move her salary closer to the midpoint of Big Ten presidents, overriding concerns about executive pay during a passionate debate.

Gophers reclaim Paul Bunyan's Axe with 23-13 win over Wisconsin
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The University of Minnesota football team beat No. 16-ranked Wisconsin 23-13 on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium. It?s the Gophers? first win over the Badgers since 2018, and the first at home since 2003. Wisconsin entered the game having won 16 of the last 17 meetings. Minnesota?s victory makes Iowa the winner of the Big Ten West, and the Hawkeyes will face Michigan for the Big Ten title next weekend in Indianapolis.

Give to the Max Day raises more in 2021 than 1st 5 years combined
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Donors raised $17 million by 10:30 am, which is more than Give to the Max Day raised in each of the first five years from 2009-2013, organizers with GiveMN said.

Why are natural gas bills expected to be 30% higher this winter?
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts people who heat their homes with natural gas will pay 30 percent more on their energy costs this winter compared to this winter. A University of Minnesota energy economy expert breaks down why.

U of M study shows how small changes can make big improvements to pedestrian safety
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A study wrapped months-long up by researchers at the University of Minnesota Department of Mechanical Engineering this week shows how low-cost reminders to drivers about pedestrian safety can lead to more drivers yielding.