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.

Enough Said: Packers QB tests positive for COVID, PJ Fleck signs new contract
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In this week's edition of Enough Said, hosts Dan Barreiro, Justin Gaard and Lori Fisher discuss Green Bay Packers quarterback being out after testing positive for COVID-19, the Vikings' own issues, and the University of Minnesota Gophers football head coach P.J. Fleck's new contract.

Not raking leaves in your lawn could help bumblebee populations

As the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers the American bumblebee for the endangered species list, University of Minnesota researchers are asking you to leave some leaves on the ground.

Bumblebees being considered for the endangered species list
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Bumblebees in Minnesota are in decline and could become the state's second endangered bee behind the rusty patch bee in 2017.

U of M offering free or reduced tuition to Native American students

The University of Minnesota is offering free or greatly reduced tuition for Native American students on any of its five campuses. 

U of M offering free or reduced tuition to Native American students
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Starting in Fall 2022, the U of M will provide a scholarship covering full tuition at the Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester or Twin Cities campus for first-year or Tribal college transfer undergraduate students with an annual family income under $75,000. Students from higher-earning families will be eligible to receive highly discounted tuition through the program, according to a news release.

Former U of M gymnast sues school for eliminating sport

A former University of Minnesota gymnast is suing the school for eliminating the men's gymnastics team.

Former U of M gymnast sues school for eliminating sport
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The suit claims the decision to drop three men?s sports, including gymnastics, is sex discrimination in violation of the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and a violation of Title IX.

U of M police searching for man suspected of filming students in the shower

The University of Minnesota is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected in several incidents at university residence halls this month, including attempting to film a student in the shower with a cell phone.