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  • Minneapolis to commemorate World AIDS Day

  • Posted on November 25, 2014 by Murphy News Service Minneapolis to commemorate World AIDS Day News By David Litin Murphy News Service The Minneapolis City Council passed a resolution Nov. 14 recognizing Dec. 1 as World AIDS Day in Minneapolis. World AIDs Day is an international day of commemorating those who of died of HIV/AIDs and an opportunity to......read more



  • A primer on playing squash

  • Posted on November 24, 2014 by Murphy News Service A primer on playing squash Sports, Video ...read more



  • Inside Abdul’s Afandy

  • Posted on November 24, 2014 by Murphy News Service Inside Abdul’s Afandy Audio ...read more



  • Gopher Nutrition to open new store

  • Posted on November 23, 2014 by Murphy News Service Gopher Nutrition to open new store Business By Haley Egle Murphy News Service University of Minnesota fitness fanatics should welcome news that local protein shake shop Gopher Nutrition is moving closer to the Minneapolis campus in January. A second store is set to open in Dinkytown and will feature the......read more



  • Donuts lovers embrace first TC Donut Crawl

  • Posted on November 23, 2014 by Murphy News Service Donuts lovers embrace first TC Donut Crawl Video ...read more



  • Star baker competing in Food Network holiday challenge

  • Posted on November 23, 2014 by Murphy News Service Star baker competing in Food Network holiday challenge Audio, Food ...read more



  • A battle with cancer

  • Posted on November 21, 2014 by Murphy News Service A battle with cancer Profile Overcoming the narrow spot in the hourglass By Kaylee Kruschke Murphy News Service The Bachmans, Ruth and her husband Dale, found themselves sitting in a doctor’s office one day in 2003 at the University of Minnesota’s Masonic Cancer Clinic, shortly after they had returned from......read more



  • New crafts book celebrates state’s history

  • Posted on November 20, 2014 by Murphy News Service New crafts book celebrates state’s history Art By Kaylee Kruschke Murphy News Service  The Minnesota Historical Society has released a new children’s book called “Making History” — a guidebook containing 15 craft projects that can be worn, displayed or used to help children learn about and celebrate local history. The......read more



  • Spotlight on Gophers women’s hockey team

  • Posted on November 20, 2014 by Murphy News Service Spotlight on Gophers women’s hockey team Video, Sports ...read more



  • U’s oldest professor, 90, will retire in May 2015

  • Posted on November 20, 2014 by Murphy News Service U’s oldest professor, 90, will retire in May 2015 Education By Jenny Handke Murphy News Service Professor John F. Hart, the University of Minnesota’s oldest professor at age 90, said he will end his teaching career next May when he retires after the spring semester. Hart has taught geography at......read more



  • Nucleus Clinic holds first north suburban reproductive health community forum

  • Posted on November 19, 2014 by Murphy News Service Nucleus Clinic holds first north suburban reproductive health community forum News By Nathan Sommer Murphy News Service The number of reported sexually transmitted infections (STIs), especially chlamydia, contracted by Minnesota teenagers have doubled during this time span. That’s leaving health care workers across the state scratching their heads because the......read more



  • Aging Artists, Listeners Consistently Ignored in Mainstream Music

  • Posted on November 18, 2014 by Murphy News Service Aging Artists, Listeners Consistently Ignored in Mainstream Music Audio ...read more



  • Eden Prairie RB running hard toward state Mr. Football title

  • Posted on November 18, 2014 by Murphy News Service Eden Prairie RB running hard toward state Mr. Football title Sports By Ryan Falk Murphy News Service Perennial Minnesota high school football power Eden Prairie High School has again plowed its way through the state section tournament toward a fourth straight chance at the state 6A championship this Friday night.......read more



  • A twist on classic fairytales

  • Posted on November 16, 2014 by Murphy News Service A twist on classic fairytales Theater By Katie Galloway Murphy News Service The Disney princesses are fed up with their royal status. In Dennis Giacino’s musical comedy, “Disenchanted,” 10 of these princesses take a stand in a musical that is advertised as “giving fairy tales the bird.” The Minneapolis production,......read more



  • Protesters: ‘Change the name’

  • Posted on November 15, 2014 by Murphy News Service Protesters: ‘Change the name’ Sports, Video ...read more