Gopher golfer Angus Flanagan wins Minnesota State Open, sets course record

Spring sports at the collegiate level came to an abrupt halt due to COVID-19, but one University of Minnesota golfer is still playing at a high level. 

U of M shows support for lawsuit against ICE directive impacting international students

The University of Minnesota is showing its support for a lawsuit challenging a new rule from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would impact the visas for international students.

U of M Regents review possible changes to sexual misconduct policies to comply with new Title IX regulations

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents is discussing what policies and processes may need to change in order to comply with the new federal Title IX regulations by August 14, the university announced Wednesday. 

University of Minnesota will not require SAT, ACT tests for fall 2021 applicants

Undergraduate applicants to the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and Duluth will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT score starting for fall 2021 applications, the University says on its admissions website.

7 Gophers student athletes test positive for COVID-19

The University of Minnesota announced Tuesday night that seven Gophers student athletes have tested positive for Covid-19 during the month of June.

University of Minnesota to require masks on campus while indoors starting July 1

The University of Minnesota announced Monday that starting July 1, it will require all students, staff and visitors to wear a mask while in any indoor or enclosed space on campus.

Officials investigating robbery Saturday near Dinkytown area

Authorities are investigating after someone was robbed at gunpoint early Saturday morning near Dinkytown in Minneapolis. 

Testing for COVID-19 using tears -- new study in the works
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The University of Minnesota Medical School is working on another weapon to use against COVID-19. Researchers are looking at the possibility of testing for the coronavirus using your tears. Dr. Hossein Nazari joined the Buzz to talk about how the new test could work.

U of M president to recommend resuming in-person classes, reopening residence halls this fall

University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel will recommend to the Board of Regents next week that the university resume in-person classes and reopen residence halls, dining facilities and other campus services for the fall semester, amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

U of M working on new COVID-19 test that would take just hours for results
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Researchers at the U are working on a new test that would speed up COVID-19 testing and make it possible to have a test completed right in a doctor's office. Dr. Mark Osborn joined the Buzz to chat about the new test and how quickly it might be ready.

Ways to help prevent back pain while working from home
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With so many of us working from home, there is a real danger of developing back pain. Dr. Brent Leininger from the Center for Spirituality and Healing at the University of Minnesota joined us with ways to prevent issues before they start.

U of M to limit relationship with MPD after letter from student body president
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The U of M will no longer use MPD for extra support at events like concerts, football games, and large gatherings. The move comes after the student body president, Jael Kerandi, called for the school to sever all ties with MPD. Jael joined the Buzz to chat about her experiences with the police department and what additional changes she hopes to see in the future.

University of Minnesota to limit relationships with Minneapolis Police Department

The University of Minnesota is limiting its relationships with the Minneapolis Police Department after the death of George Floyd in MPD custody Monday night.