U of M board approves Duluth interim chancellor hire over GOP opposition

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents voted 9-2 on Wednesday to hire former regent and utility executive Dave McMillan for a two-year term as the Duluth campus's interim chancellor after a contentious debate and opposition from legislative Republicans, who alleged a conflict of interest.

Major scientific milestone has U of M connection

Vivid new images captured by the James Webb Telescope have people looking up again and wondering what else might be in space - and one University of Minnesota professor has a unique connection to the project.