U's Newest Dorm Is Both Student & Environment Friendly

Step inside the brick and glass building at the corner of 17th and University in Minneapolis and you might catch contractors putting on final touches. Beginning Monday, University of Minnesota students will be moving into the first new residential hall on campus in over 10 years. Each room will come with beds pre-lofted to save on precious space. And with some 71 bathrooms and showers in the building, there should be little waiting each morning where 600 students will be getting ready for class.

• Aug 23, 2013

Families, Doctors Torn Over Lyme Disease

Cabin country in Minnesota and western Wisconsin is considered ground zero for one of the fastest growing infectious diseases: Lyme disease. Cases in both states are among the highest in the country, but the controversy surrounding how to treat the tick-borne disease is growing. It's torn families apart and pit patients against mainstream medicine.

• Aug 19, 2013

Winners At 5th Cold Climate Wine Contest Include MN Brand

A wine made in Kimball, Minn. won high honors at the fifth annual International Cold Climate Wine Competition. The contest was held at the University of Minnesota last Friday.

• Aug 19, 2013

Klobuchar: Medical Research Funding Should Be Reinstated

Sen. Amy Klobuchar joined five families Sunday at the University of Minnesota who have been impacted by diseases such as juvenile diabetes, Autism, epilepsy, and Alzheimer's. She said these are the people who are being hurt by cuts to funding of medical search.

• Aug 18, 2013

These Aren't Your Old World Grapes, But They Make Great Wines

The fifth annual International Cold Climate Wine Competition is awarding top honors for the finest red, white and specialty wines made from cold-climate grapes.

• Aug 16, 2013

U Of M Hosts Cold Climate Wine Competition

A panel of experts will judge nearly 300 wines at the University of Minnesota for the fifth annual International Cold Climate Wine Competition. The wine comes from 66 commercial wineries in 12 states and Canada.

• Aug 16, 2013

Man In Custody After Attempted Golf Cart Theft In St. Paul

Police say thieves tried to get away with more than a half-dozen golf carts Thursday morning at the University of Minnesota's Les Bolstad Golf Course. One man is in custody, but authorities are still looking for a second.

• Aug 15, 2013

University Of Minnesota Practicing Emergency Drills

If you're driving around the University of Minnesota Wednesday, don't be surprised if you see a lot of police activity. It's likely only a test. The West Bank of the campus will be the focus for several agencies as they'll be training for responses in emergency situations.

• Aug 14, 2013

Is The Cost Of College Even Worth It? This Analysis Says So

The cost of college tuition these days has a lot of students wondering if it's even worth it to go.

• Aug 7, 2013

Whole Body Donations Help Teach Future Doctors

WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak's aunt Barbara passed away earlier this year, and his aunt Connie passed in 2009. Both were life-long nurses, and each chose to donate their body to science instead of being buried or cremated. It's an option few people consider or even know about.

• Aug 5, 2013

Historic Dinkytown Grocery Store Pushed Out By U Student Housing

A fixture near the University of Minnesota's campus is closing its doors Monday.

• Aug 5, 2013

As Dinkytown Transforms, An 80-Year-Old Grocery Closes

The look and feel of Dinkytown, near the University of Minnesota campus, will continue to change over the next year. Despite protests from neighborhood activists, the Minneapolis City Council approved the rezoning of an area in Dinkytown to make way for a six-story apartment building meant for student housing. The new development will be located on Southeast 5th Street between 13th and 14th avenues.

• Aug 3, 2013

Best Places For Stargazing In Minnesota

Beginning and experienced astronomers alike can enjoy stargazing parties at the following locations in Minnesota.

• Aug 3, 2013

Good Question: Who Will Get A Piece Of The 35W Bridge?

Thursday will be six years since the 35W bridge collapsed killing 13 people and injuring 145. Now, that all the lawsuits have been settled, the state is finally ready to give away or salvage the 9 million pounds of steel left behind.

• Jul 31, 2013

Nelson Back For Gophers With Confidence, Competition

When Minnesota took Philip Nelson's redshirt off at midseason, Gophers fans howled about the potential waste of a year of eligibility for a well-regarded recruit. The upside to his earlier-than-expected experience is the extra confidence he can take into his sophomore year.

• Jul 30, 2013

Gophers Men's Basketball Releases 2013 Non-Conference Schedule

Nine of the Gopher men's basketball team's 13 non-conference games for the 2013-14 season will be played within the friendly confines of Williams Arena. Game times and TV rights will be released by the Big Ten Conference at a later date.

• Jul 30, 2013

Crawford-Tufts Chooses Gophers Track Over Football

Minnesota wide receiver Devin Crawford-Tufts won't play for the football team this season, to focus on track and field instead.

• Jul 29, 2013

Best Resources For Aspiring Writers In Minnesota

The Minnesota scene is alive with great resources for writers. Here are five of the best.

• Jul 29, 2013

'U' Study: Women Buy Expensive Gear To Ward Off Rivals

If you see a woman strutting down the sidewalk in a flashy pair of Christian Louboutins or swinging a Louie Vuitton purse with extra zeal, it may be that she's trying to send a message specifically to potential romantic rivals, not interests.

• Jul 25, 2013

Good Question: Why Are We So Fascinated By Royals?

At 4:24 pm British time, Kate Middleton – the Duchess of Cambridge – gave birth to a baby boy. And, while Americans even fought a war to make sure that little boy would never hold any power in the U.S., many Americans were excited to the follow this news. For a week, hundreds of cameras crowded in front of the hospital. On Monday, millions of people watched the international breaking news. Brit's Pub-patron Sophie Baldwin says she admires the Duchess.

• Jul 22, 2013

6 Current Football Players Join Suit Against NCAA

Six current college football players were added as plaintiffs Thursday to a high-profile anti-trust lawsuit that claims the NCAA owes billions of dollars to former players for allowing their likenesses to be used without compensation.

• Jul 19, 2013

U Of M Unveils Solar Car Built To Compete Down Under

The University of Minnesota unveiled its entry Thursday for the World Solar Challenge.

• Jul 18, 2013

Frosty Minnesota's Wine Industry Faces Challenges

A new study says Minnesota's wine industry is growing up, but faces challenges.

• Jul 17, 2013

Malik Smith Can Play This Season For Minnesota

Shooting guard Malik Smith will be able to play for Minnesota this season after coming from Florida International with coach Richard Pitino.

• Jul 17, 2013

Gophers To Face Syracuse In Maui Invitational

The University of Minnesota basketball team learned Wednesday morning it will face a national powerhouse Syracuse in the opening round of the Maui Invitational in Hawaii. The Gophers, under the direction of first-year coach Richard Pitino, will face the Orange at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 25 in a game that will be televised nationally on ESPN 2.

• Jul 17, 2013

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