3 Minnesota teams heading to Men's NCAA Frozen Four

Three of the final four NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament teams will be from the state of Minnesota, and the state was one win away from having all four.

McHugh becomes first Gopher men's swimmer to earn 2 titles in NCAA Championship

On Saturday, junior Max McHugh became the first swimmer in the history of the University of Minnesota men's swimming and diving program to ever earn two titles in one NCAA Championship.

1-on-1 with new Gophers Men's Basketball Coach Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson is a two-time Minnesota State High School champion with DeLaSalle, a former Gophers player and assistant coach, and now is finally getting his chance to be an NCAA Division I head coach in his home state with the Gophers at the University of Minnesota.

Vivian's Garden: Families plant pinwheels at U of M to raise awareness of CMV

A group of Minnesota families affected by the debilitating cytomegalovirus is continuing to push for increased awareness of the illness in infants.

How to tell the different between spring allergies & COVID-19 symptoms
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With Spring's arrival also comes an onset of sniffling, dripping and coughing for many allergy sufferers. The tricky part is those allergy symptoms may mimic those of the coronavirus. Dr. Jill Foster from the U of M Medical School joined the Buzz to chat about how to tell the two apart.

Gophers' search begins for Pitino's replacement
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A day after cutting ties with Richard Pitino, University of Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle explained how the university will begin its search process for new men's basketball head coach.

Gophers fire head men's basketball coach Richard Pitino
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Richard Pitino is out as head coach of the Gopher men's basketball team, according to the athletics department.

University of Minnesota to return to full on-campus operations in fall
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The University of Minnesota is planning to return to full on-campus operations this fall on all five of its campuses. The announcement Friday morning coincided with a major announcement from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz loosening COVID-19 restrictions with a significant impact on all corners of Minnesota life.

U of M student accuses staff member of racism after being denied laptop rental

A Black student at the University of Minnesota is accusing a school employee of racism, and now a growing list of current and former students have signed off on a letter demanding the university take action.

University of Minnesota researchers: Fungi could be key in stopping ash tree killing beetle

Researchers at the University of Minnesota may have identified a way to slow the spread of the emerald ash borer, an invasive insect that is responsible for killing millions of ash trees in the United States.

U of M dormitories evacuated due to gas odor

Several University of Minnesota dormitories were evacuated Monday afternoon due a gas odor, according to authorities.

Girl, 4, to be youngest in family to receive kidney transplant

A four-year-old Minnesota girl who has been on dialysis since January is scheduled to receive a new kidney from a donor on St. Patrick's Day.

4-year-old girl to be youngest in family to receive kidney transplant
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Piper?Dougall was born with just her right kidney, which currently is only functioning between 4 and 8 percent. In December, doctors determined she needed?a transplant. Kidney concerns are not new for the Dougall family. Piper?s grandma had two kidney transplants before she passed last year. Plus, Piper's dad Tim received a kidney from her mom back in 2014 before they were married. Since then, Tim?has also beat papillary thyroid cancer twice. The full extent of kidney troubles being hereditary?is unclear, but evident.

Gopher Men's Indoor Track and Field takes 5th place in last championship meet

The University of Minnesota indoor track and field fieldhouse was recently renovated, and a brand new outdoor stadium was built in 2018, but now both will have far fewer occupants.

"ALD Can't Stop Brock!" - One family's story ahead of Rare Disease Day
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Rare Disease Day is an opportunity to spotlight stories of families impacted by rare and unusual diseases. Mother Cassie Groh has been working with Dr. Troy Lund from the U of M Medical School to treat her son's adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). Cassie and Dr. Lund joined the Buzz to chat about the challenges that face families who are diagnosed with a rare disease.