Posted on December 9, 2014 by Murphy News Service Runner reflects on passion for marathons Audio http://www.murphynewsservice.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Marathon-Man.mp3 ...read more

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Murphy News Service International students contribute $353 million to state’s economy Education By Rollins Park Murphy News Service  International students have a big impact on the state’s economy. Foreign students spent $354.2 million in Minnesota during the 2013-14 academic year, according to New York City-based Institute of International Education. The number of foreign......read more

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Murphy News Service Profile of a yogi Audio By Katie Galloway Murphy News Service Sarah Reed is a lover of all things yoga. She started practicing while she was in high school after injuring her shoulders as a swimmer and soon after completed a teacher-training program at a local yoga studio in her......read more

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Murphy News Service Families celebrate National Adoption Day Audio, Community http://www.murphynewsservice.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Adoption-Day.mp3 ...read more

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Murphy News Service OutLaw group supports LGBT law students Audio By Emily LePain Murphy News Service  OutLaw is the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender student association at the University of Minnesota Law School. The student group acts as a support system for LGBT students, staff and faculty. The student organization also works to......read more

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Murphy News Service An interactive guide to secondhand shopping in Mpls Business, Map By Meritte Dahl  Murphy News Service This map highlights thrift, vintage, and consignment stores in the City of Minneapolis, where shoppers can buy clothing. Meritte Dahl is studying journalism at the University of Minnesota. ...read more

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Murphy News Service One man’s fight against Inclusion Body Myositis Profile By Lindsay Snider Murphy News Service The house smells of butternut squash soup and warm bread on a cold winter evening. From the kitchen bay window one sees snow falling lightly over the vast golf course. Inside, the house is immaculately decorated......read more

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Murphy News Service City leaders voice support for transgender athletes News, Sports By Kaylee Kruschke Murphy News Service  Minneapolis  leaders have expressed their support for the Minnesota State High School League’s Transgender Athlete Policy. The Minneapolis Civil Rights Commission passed a resolution Nov. 17, in support of MSHSL’s proposed policy titled, “Participation in......read more

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Murphy News Service Student bands rockin’ at the Whole tonight News By Haley Egle Murphy News Service Student bands will be taking the stage at the Whole Music Club in Coffman Student Union tonight at 7:30 pm. The free concert will feature the bands Shiner, Take the Hint and Last Call. “The bands......read more

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Murphy News Service Piano men Audio ...read more

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Murphy News Service Nonprofit grocer finds new home on Lake Street News, Business By Katie Galloway Murphy News Service From a church basement to a street front shop, local nonprofit grocer Minneapolis Market is making a move. The new location on Lake Street will be called Good Grocer and is only a few......read more

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Murphy News Service New Holidazzle market dazzles visitors Community This slideshow requires JavaScript. By Kaylee Kruschke  Murphy News Service  The sound of Christmas music and aroma of hot apple cider filled the air Nov. 28 as the Holidazzle Village, featuring the Minneapolis Holiday Market, opened its doors for the first time. The village,......read more

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Murphy News Service Minnesota ranks fifth in student debt load Education By Rollins Park Murphy News Service Minnesota ranks fifth in the nation for the highest level of average student debt, according to a new report released by the Project on Student Debt. The average debt load of graduates in the state is......read more

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Murphy News Service 41 Local Children Find New Homes on National Adoption Day Audio, News By Jake Stark Murphy News Service  Dozens of Minneapolis families gathered at the Minneapolis Juvenile Justice Center on Nov. 22 to welcome new children into their homes – permanently. In honor of National Adoption Day, 41 Minneapolis teens and......read more

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Murphy News Service Fashion designer on the upswing Fashion, Profile By Meritte Dahl Murphy News Service Local fashion designer Emily Trevor is having a whirlwind year. Since May, the 30 year old has graduated from St. Catherine University, shown her fall collection at Envision, and spent two months as a brand coordinator for......read more