U of M Men's Track and Field coach retires after program cuts

The men’s track and field program at the University of Minnesota is more than a century old, but for the last two and half decades, one man has been pivotal to the success of distance runners in the maroon and gold.

Parents welcome less invasive child heart procedure with faster recovery, less scarring

Pediatric cardiac surgeons at a Minneapolis hospital have finetuned a procedure for child heart surgery that avoids a long-term scar and has a faster recovery time.

U of M study: Cats more susceptible than dogs to coronavirus infection early in pandemic

Researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine found early on during the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota, household pets were most susceptible to being infected with the virus than dogs.

Supporters of 3 men's sports cut by U of M renew push to save them

Supporters of the University of Minnesota athletic programs cut last year are making a renewed push for the Board of Regents to reconsider.

Supporters of 3 men?s sports cut by U of M renew push to save them
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Supporters of the University of Minnesota athletic programs cut last year are making a renewed push for the Board of Regents to reconsider.

After Dinkytown shooting, University of Minnesota increases police patrols

The University of Minnesota is increasing police patrols and installing additional cameras throughout campus and the surrounding area, citing a recent spike in crime in Minneapolis.

Casey O’Brien raising $1 million for U of M Masonic Children’s Hospital

Five-time cancer survivor and former University of Minnesota Football player Casey O'Brien is working to raise $1 million for U of M's Masonic Children's Hospital.

University of Minnesota works on gene-editing techniques to stop zebra mussels
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At the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center located on the University of Minnesota's St Paul Campus, director Nick Phelps is making progress developing genetic control strategies aimed at killing off zebra mussels once and for all.

Minnesota researchers develop wafer as potential new vaccine delivery method

University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic researchers worked on a team of scientists who developed a wafer they think could be the vaccine delivery device of the future.

Gopher softball looks to make impression in NCAA tournament

Minnesota is heading to the NCAA Tournament this week for a run that they’re ready to make the most of, especially after missing out in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bee Week on the Buzz: A passion for pollinators at the U of M Bee Lab
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The University of Minnesota Bee Lab has been researching and advocating for bees since 1918. Kelly O'Connell takes us inside the lab for a look at why bees are so critical to our planet and how you can help bees in your yard.

Carlson School 2020 graduates finally get their commencement ceremony

The 2020 Carlson School of Management graduates didn't get a formal ceremony last year, so some of them opted to take part in this year's ceremonies.

Lawsuit: Ex-Gopher hockey assistant coach sexually assaulted players, cover-up led to more abuse

The University of Minnesota has been hit with a lawsuit alleging a former assistant coach for the Gopher men's hockey team in the 1980s sexually assaulted players and a coverup by the program allowed the coach to continue to abuse others for decades following his resignation.

U of M researchers launch website to track bathrooms near bike paths

Researchers from the University of Minnesota are launching a website to collect crowdsourced information about the amount of public bathrooms near bike trails.

Police: 6 robberies, 4 thefts from U of M students since May 6

A series of robberies and thefts near the University of Minnesota led public officials to issue a warning to students Tuesday.