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Gophers football: Star center Connor Mayes commits to Minnesota
The Gophers' first few classes under Kill had been ranked at the bottom of the Big Ten.
'The King' to fill Hope Summer Repertory Theatre Stage beginning June 21
The legendary Elvis Presley wisely stated, "Sad thing is, you can still love someone and be wrong for them."
Aulana's insides were compacted because of something she was born without, but a special surgery is giving her stomach some much needed space.
Minnesota Fringe names associate director to top job
The Minnesota Fringe Festival announced Monday that its current associate director, Jeff D. Larson, will success Robin Gillette as executive director of the festival.
Newly redesigned The Commons Hotel has grand opening
The 304-room hotel, located just steps away from the University of Minnesota at 615 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis, is hoping to attract travelers with a sophisticated pallet and an appreciation for knowledge.
"I haven't adjusted to it yet," Skadron said Friday, four days after being sworn in to the top elected spot in Aspen city government.
'U' Study: Breakfast Could Decrease Diabetes Risk
The common wisdom that breakfast is the most important meal of the day just got another jolt of energy, as the University of Minnesota just announced results of a new study that links the meal to a decrease in risk for type 2 diabetes.
Agribusiness Report: "Supreme Court opinion affects more than human gene patents"
A Colorado State University Associate Professor recently worked with a team of researchers from the University of Minnesota and Pennsylvania State University to analyze U.S. patents.
Free outdoor summer concerts abound in Twin Cities
John and Mary Cox of White Bear Lake enjoy one of the performances at the 2012 Twin Cities Jazz Festival in Mears Park.
Movers & shakers: David Thompson, MidCountry Bank
Industry veteran David Thompson is working to drive growth with business clients as the new chief commercial banking officer at MidCountry Bank.
'Fantasticks' review: Skylark's is a 'Mikado' you can enjoy
England was gaga over Japan in the 1880s. As the long-isolated Asian empire opened to the outside world, Brits bought up kimonos, decorative screens, swords and statuary.
Meet the 2013 Oshkosh-area valedictorians
Getting involved, staying focused and not sweating the small things are the keys to a great high school experience, according to Oshkosh's 2013 high school valedictorians.
Rocks not the oldest, still pretty old
"World's Oldest Rock." So reads the historical marker in Granite Falls. It stands near the intersection of highways 23 and 67, next to the county historical museum in the municipal park, and it states that the surrounding rocks formed about 3.8 billion years ago.
Bodette column: Look for work done by our 2 interns in print and online
Good morning, St. Cloud area, and happy Father's Day to all the dads. We have our two summer interns on the news staff.
Controversy over efforts to solve bee deaths
One of every three bites of food we consume depends on pollination by honeybees, but these overlooked contributors to our food system are continuing to die in stubbornly perplexing ways.
Patent trolls collect "nuisance fees" and political enemies
"Patent trolls are a clear drag on innovation," Sen. Amy Klobuchar said. "This is not just some made-up anecdotal problem."
The Bookmark: Essays explore Irish-American identity
"Extended Family: Essays on Being Irish-American From New Hibernia Review" has been published by Dafour Editions.
Keeping a downtown Nisswa tradition healthy
It was 1974. Friends knew Hins was looking to buy a drug store. The pharmacist from Huron, S.D. was looking for an opportunity.
University of MN Approves Budget, Freezes Tuition for 2 Years
The University of Minnesota will freeze resident undergraduate tuition for two years as part of its newly approved 2014 operating budget.
Genetic ruling could impact consumer interest in breast cancer risk test
Jeremy Olson writes about children and families, and is an overscheduled father of two.