Posted on November 13, 2015 by Murphy News Service Forum focused on racial economic gap Diversity, Economy, News, The U Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) takes questions during a summit on economic reality for black Minnesotans at Franklin Middle School Wednesday evening. A panel of influential black leaders were apart of a panel discussing data, facts and proposed solutions regarding......read more

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Murphy News Service The hidden gem that is Rapson Hall architecture library Architecture, Art, News, The U The Architecture and Architectural Landscape Library in Rapson Hall is a uniquely cool and serene place to study. MURPHY NEWS SERVICE PHOTO BY SAM HARPER. By SAM HARPER/Murphy News Service The University of Minnesota is filled......read more

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Maddie Bloomquist Lt. Gov. Smith will appear on Theater of Public Policy’s improv show Audio, News BY MADISON BLOOMQUIST/MURPHY NEWS SERVICE Minnesota’s Lt. Gov. Tina Smith will appear on the Theater of Public Policy’s improv comedy show Monday, Nov. 16. The Theater of Public Policy’s host Tane Danger said it is likely a lieutenant governor......read more

Posted on October 31, 2015 by McKayl Barrows Development continues to revamp Edina’s Pentagon Park News By MCKAYL BARROWS/Murphy News Service Hillcrest Development continues work to transform Edina’s Pentagon Park into the “next generation” office park known as The Link. The Edina City Council in May 2014 gave Hillcrest preliminary approval to start the redevelopment project on Pentagon Park.......read more

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Murphy News Service Dumpster diving is way of life — and way to eat News Abundance and scarcity How a freegan is living off the fat of society By YOUSSEF RDDAD for Murphy News Service At an obscure hour of the night, Matt Guildmeister rolls up to a Little Caesar’s. The lights are......read more

Posted on October 30, 2015 by McKayl Barrows Competition spins pumpkin carving with ‘Not Jack 2015’ News This pumpkin playfully emulates the world-famous Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture by artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen that is part of the Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis. MURPHY NEWS PHOTO BY MCKAYL BARROWS. U College of Design uses Halloween......read more

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Murphy News Service Checking out the buzz at the Marquette Hotel News Video by Sophie Hoover/Murphy News Service ...read more

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Sophie Hoover NYT’s Risen: Obama legacy ‘is that reporters have no right to protect their sources’ First Amendment, News, Reporting, The U Media attorney Joel Kurtzberg, SJMC Silha Center Director Jane Kirtley and New York Times reporter James Risen, left to right. Their discussion covered difficulties the media has encountered in covering federal......read more

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Tipheret Peña Public safety update: U clarifies “shelter-in-place” procedures Crime, Public Safety, The U By TIPHERET PEÑA/Murphy News Service The University of Minnesota issued a public safety update following a lockdown Wednesday at Normandale Community College to reassure students of the U’s safety procedures. Normandale issued a lockdown after a suspect, who was......read more

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Maddie Bloomquist Klobuchar and Franken Celebrate Lynx’s Victories with Senate Resolution News By MADISON BLOOMQUIST/MURPHY NEWS SERVICE Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken announced a Senate Resolution today to commemorate the Minnesota Lynx women’s basketball team’s third championship win in five years. The Lynx is one of four teams to win three championships......read more

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Tipheret Peña Pixar artist goes behind the scenes with graphic design students Art, Film, Movies, The U Pixar worker Michael O’Brien visited the College of Design to talk about the making of Pixar’s latest film, “The Good Dinosaur” and his work on the film as a part of the special effects department. MURPHY......read more

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Murphy News Service Duke Pieper’s book chronicles tragedy to triumph Books, Sports By SAM HARPER/Murphy News Service Fifteen-year-old Duke Pieper sat in the Hill-Murray School hockey team locker room and took his skates off prior to the team’s first game. It was December 2008. He had headache-like symptoms. He went a doctor. He......read more

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Eva Thomas Food for Thought returned to Dinkytown Dining, Dinkytown, Events, Food By EVA THOMAS/Murphy News Service The CLA Student Board partnered with Pagoda to host a Food for Thought event  Tuesday night, allowing students and professors to connect over a free meal. CLA students were encouraged to register for the event early,......read more

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Eva Thomas Crime Beat: Six reported thefts by swindle occur at Vikings game Breaking News, Crime, Sports By EVA THOMAS/ Murphy News Service At least six different thefts by swindlers were reported to have occurred at the Vikings game Oct. 18 when tickets used to enter the TCF Bank Stadium gates appeared to be......read more

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Michael LaTour Board of Regents, Unions in Contract Standoff Business, Campus issues, Collective bargaining, The U BY MICHAEL LATOUR/MURPHY NEWS SERVICE Contract negotiations continue between the University of Minnesota trade unions and the Board of Regents. For American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Locals and Teamsters, the fight is about......read more