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.

Honeycrisp apple's ancestry traced through DNA analysis

The ancestral roots of the Honeycrisp apple have been uncovered of University of Minnesota researchers

Bald eagle rescued in Plymouth doing well in recovery at Raptor Center

When the call came into Plymouth Police to rescue an animal, Community Service Officer Emily Payne was on her way. But what she found at the side of the road was very different.

University of Minnesota launches new app to connect farmers

A new digital platform, developed by the University of Minnesota extension, is bringing farmers together from across the state.

University of Minnesota launches new app to connect farmers
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A new digital platform, developed by the University of Minnesota extension, is bringing farmers together from across the state.

Minneapolis bus crash: 2 videos inside Acadia Café

Wednesday morning, Acadia Café released videos showing a University of Minnesota bus ramming into the popular West Bank restaurant Tuesday. 

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.