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Susanne Jones watches presidential debates a bit differently. A professor of communication studies at the University of Minnesota, Jones examines the tone of a candidate's voice, facial expressions and hand movements.
College political science classrooms will be buzzing today with presidential debate analysis. WCCO's Laura Oakes has more from students at the University of Minnesota, who attended a debate watching party Wednesday night.
Nitrogen is a crucial part of all living things. But the millions of tons of nitrogen manufactured by humans every year are a two-edged sword.
There's something awfully familiar about the new University of Minnesota ad campaign. The ads, which focus on the theme of illumination, features a recognizable sound -- that of the Minneapolis-based indie rock band, Cloud Cult.
It's a very emotional issue that's divided families in Minnesota. The marriage amendment defining marriage between one man and one woman will be decided in November.
The marriage amendment, which seeks to define marriage as between one man and one woman, goes before voters in November.
As artists attempt to portray a concept or a feeling through an abstraction, sometimes the artist's intentions are not fully communicated through the object of the viewer. That may be the case in many of the following examples found throughout the metro area. See if you agree.
Few things have bothered Iowa more over the past two seasons than losing the "Floyd of Rosedale" trophy to Minnesota and then failing to win it back.
Minneapolis has a reputation as a bike-friendly city with many commuting with pedal power. Now, a University of Minnesota graduate student is doing research about the quality of air cyclists are breathing.
Officials announced Wednesday there's a new play-by-play voice for Gopher men's hockey this season.
For all the Big Ten bashing going on, there are a couple feel-good stories playing out at Minnesota and Northwestern.
Now's your chance to taste beer brewed by President Barack Obama.
Minnesota has all but ruled out quarterback MarQueis Gray of this week's game because of a sprained left ankle.
A University of Minnesota team has won a $600,000 federal grant to develop biotechnology for purifying wastewater from hydraulic fracturing.
We know clearly who the biggest loser is in the Chicago teachers strike: the kids who should be in the classroom. With the NHL lockout: it's the fans losing the game they love to watch.
Engineering students from the University of Minnesota will get some help from a former astronaut when they launch a baseball into the stratosphere from Target Field this weekend.
Some Minnesota college students might get a break on their next tuition bill, but there's a big catch. The University of Minnesota's President wants the state to pitch in more money.
Western Michigan likes to use its wide-open passing game to catch teams that are unfamiliar with the tempo a little flat-footed. Minnesota should be ready on Saturday.
At Kelly Sheehan's home in Edina, there are rarely any run-ins with nature.
In the largest crackdown on drinking the University of Minnesota campus will see this year, dozens of officers spent Saturday night keeping a close eye on how students spent their time. Cops hope the extra effort now will lead to a safer year at the U.
Gov. Mark Dayton is roughing out Minnesota's future as he sees it before a university audience in Minneapolis.
After three separate robberies and beatings, the University of Minnesota is cautioning students to avoid being distracted by their cell phones.
Two weeks of political conventions are over. But how did the political parties end up being represented by an elephant and a donkey? Sharon from Eagan wondered.
The last thing the Minnesota Golden Gophers should have to overcome when they face New Hampshire on Saturday is overconfidence.
Minnesota is getting drier. Nearly 63 percent of the state is now rated as abnormally dry or in a drought, according to the U.S. Drought monitor.
