PJ Fleck surprises Gopher Hockey team, tries his hand at goaltender during practice

Gophers Men’s Hockey Coach Bob Motzko told his team they were adding another goaltender for the season Tuesday, prompting some concerned looks from the players on the team.

Sexual assault near University of Minnesota under investigation

The University of Minnesota is alerting the campus community after a sexual assault in a residence in the Dinkytown neighborhood over the weekend.

Hall of Fame University of Minnesota volleyball coach passes away

Longtime Gophers volleyball coach Mike Hebert, who helped bring the program into the national spotlight, has passed away.

Sara Bareilles sings 'Brave' with U of M Masonic Children's Hospital staff and patients

Sara Bareilles visited the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital Wednesday to sing with patients and staff six years after the hospital made a video tribute to her hit song.

University of Minnesota reports 94 percent graduation rate among student-athletes

The University of Minnesota announced Wednesday that its student-athletes have posted a program-record 94 percent graduation rate, as measured by the NCAA's Graduation Success Rate.

University of Minnesota survey reports increase in sexual assaults among undergrad women

A new survey is shedding some light on what’s happening on the University of Minnesota campus when it comes to sexual assaults and misconduct. The findings will help provide a roadmap on where the Twin Cities campus goes next on raising awareness.

Gophers linebacker Kamal Martin named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

Minnesota Gophers linebacker Kamal Martin was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after the team’s 34-7 win over Nebraska Saturday. 

Gophers crack the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2014 after 6-0 start

The 6-0 Golden Gopher football team cracked the national rankings Sunday, making its first appearance of the season in the AP Top 25 at number 20.

Gophers homecoming brings together bone marrow transplant patient and donor

Saturday's homecoming for the Golden Gophers included plenty of reunions. But perhaps the most heartwarming was a man who got to meet the person who kept him alive with a bone marrow donation.

University of Minnesota medical students get training to use overdose rescue kits

A new training program at the University of Minnesota's Medical School is believed to be the first in the country to arm students with the medicine needed to save someone suffering an opioid overdose.

University of Minnesota warns of suspected rabid bat seen on campus

University of Minnesota officials are warning the campus community after a bat was found acting strangely on the East Bank, according to a U of M SAFE-U Alert.

Minneapolis to host U.S. Paralympic trials next June ahead of Tokyo Olympics

From the Super Bowl to the Final Four, Minneapolis has played host to a number of national sporting events, and the next one is the U.S. Paralympic trials. 

U of M to open tailgate lot a day early for RVs ahead of Saturday's Gopher Homecoming game

Tuesday, the University of Minnesota announced a pilot program that will open up the Victory Lot to RVs between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday ahead of the Gophers’ Homecoming match up against the University of Illinois on Saturday afternoon.

University of Minnesota professor developing potential HIV vaccine

A potential vaccine for HIV could be in development right now at the University of Minnesota. Researchers are in the middle of an experiment, which shows promise.

Minneapolis police investigating alleged assault in Marcy-Holmes neighborhood

The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating a report of an assault that occurred in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood Thursday morning. 

1 in serious condition after shooting near University of Minnesota

One person is in serious condition after a shooting near the University of Minnesota East Bank campus early Wednesday morning.