Dinkytown businesses warn increased police presence not curbing recent violence
After a large group of mostly juveniles wreaked havoc on Dinkytown this past weekend, business owners say they fear a temporary increase in police won’t solve anything.
Dinkytown crime concerns
It was a chaotic weekend in the University of Minnesota’s Dinkytown, as several groups started fights leading to a large police presence and several arrests.
University of Minnesota to study AI for climate change, farming practices
The University of Minnesota (U of M) has announced it will utilize a $20 million grant to study how the technology could bolster climate change studies and farming activities.
University of Minnesota Board of Regents: Women hold majority for first time in history
For the first time in the history of the University of Minnesota, women make up the majority of its governing board. Here's what that could mean for the issues the U of M is facing now.
Univ. of Minnesota Regents: Women Majority
For the first time since the University of Minnesota was founded more than 150 years ago, women make up the majority of its governing board.
Legendary University of Minnesota organist retires
From the moment Professor Dean Billmeyer plays the first note center stage at the Northrop Auditorium, the talent pouring through his fingertips to his toes is obvious to everyone in his audience.
Legendary U of M organist says goodbye
From the moment Professor Dean Billmeyer plays the first note center stage at the Northrop Auditorium, the talent pouring through his fingertips to his toes is obvious to everyone in his audience.
Fox 9 photojournalist takes a hit while covering Gophers football
With Team Maroon down 24-17 in Saturday's Maroon-Gold Minnesota Gophers football spring game, WR Elijah Spencer caught a touchdown pass in the corner of the end zone to tie the game up. While FOX 9 photojournalist Willow Locke got the shot, she also took quite the shot in the process (she's OK but plenty sore afterward!) Team Gold later won the scrimmage 36-34 in overtime.
University of Minnesota's Reuse Program aims to prevent waste
The University of Minnesota campus is vast. There are 250 buildings and they generate a lot of waste. Because of that, the university developed the Reuse Program to keep unwanted furniture, supplies and fixtures out of the waste stream. Instead, these items are loaded into a warehouse and twice a week the doors open for the public to shop. The best way to see what’s in the warehouse from week to week is to follow along on the University of Minnesota Reuse Program Facebook page. The warehouse is open on Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and again on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Father of 9/11 hero Tom Burnett Jr. dies at 93
Tom Burnett, Sr., a longtime Richfield Public Schools teacher and father of 9/11 hero Tom Burnett, Jr., passed away in February at the age of 93. Those across Minnesota and the world knew him as a central figure in the fight against terrorism following 9/11.
U of M parents, police meet to discuss campus safety
Minneapolis city officials say they are targeting repeat juvenile offenders as part of their plan to crack down on crime near the University of Minnesota's campus. A group of alumni and parents known as the Campus Safety Coalition has been holding several meetings with police to address crime near the U.
Businesses, police prepare for pandemonium if Gophers take hockey title
Expect extra police in the Dinkytown area this weekend as the Minnesota Gophers hockey team heads to the national championship game.
Gophers men's hockey team eyes championship
Jim Rich previews the Gophers hockey team's national championship bid.
Minneapolis PD puts out alert for Dinkytown ahead of Gophers at Frozen 4
The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team is in Tampa for the NCAA Frozen 4, and Minneapolis police want to make sure students and residents around campus are safe as the Gophers compete for a national championship.
Rogue AI: U of M professor joins tech leaders calling for pause
The exponential advancement of Chat GPT this year has artificial intelligence and its risks on the minds of a lot of people, including President Joe Biden.
Rogue AI: U of M professor joins tech leaders calling for pause
The exponential advancement of Chat GPT this year has artificial intelligence and its risks on the minds of a lot of people.
Teens value working for companies with positive environmental impact: Survey
A survey of high schools on what’s important to them in their future careers found they prioritize purpose, specifically addressing sustainability, hunger, and environmental concerns.
University of Minnesota building evacuated for HAZMAT incident
A University of Minnesota building was evacuated due to a HAZMAT incident on Tuesday evening.
Joan Gabel leaving University of Minnesota to take job with Pitt
After slightly less than four years on the job, Joan Gabel is leaving her role as President of the University of Minnesota to become chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel leaving to take job with Pitt
After slightly less than four years on the job, Joan Gabel is leaving her role as President of the University of Minnesota to become chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh.