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Tuition Freeze Provides Help For Students [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:36:00 +0000

College students in Minnesota will be getting a temporary break as lawmakers recently passed a tuition freeze for all MnSCU schools and the University of Minnesota.

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Minnesota Lawmaker Seeks to Preserve Minnesota-North Dakota Rivalry

The Associated Press — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:03:17 +0000

A Minnesota lawmaker wants to make sure the Minnesota-North Dakota men's college hockey rivalry continues after the Gophers leave the WCHA. Rep. Ryan Winkler, D-Golden Valley, introduced a bill Thursday that would pay the University of Minnesota $800,000 in any year that Minnesota plays North Dakota at least once.

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Kaler Touts Progress in 2nd State of the University of Minnesota

The Associated Press — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:32:45 +0000

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler is touting progress made at the university in the past year. Kaler delivered his second State of the University address Thursday.

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Teen Drivers in St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids Wanted for U of M Study

Jim Maurice — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:01:34 +0000

Teenagers in St. Cloud and Sauk Rapids who are about to get their drivers license can also get a free smartphone. What's the catch?

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University Suspends Attendance Policy Due to Flu

The Associated Press — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 03:05:31 +0000

As students return from winter break this week, officials at the University of Minnesota say those who are experiencing flu symptoms should stay home. Due to a high number of flu cases, officials have suspended an attendance policy that requires a doctor's note if a student is absent on the first day.

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Professors from Double-Dipping Case Leave U of M

The Associated Press — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:00:12 +0000

A faculty couple who were investigated for double-dipping salaries at two institutions has left the University of Minnesota. The resignations of Francois Sainfort and Julie Jacko were announced by e-mail inside Minnesota's School of Public Health in recent days and confirmed by university officials Tuesday.

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University of Minnesota To Review Non-Resident Tuition

The Associated Press — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:28:47 +0000

The University of Minnesota plans to review the cost of tuition for out-of-state residents.

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Coaches are Highest Paid at University of Minnesota

The Associated Press — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 01:27:58 +0000

The highest-paid employees at the University of Minnesota last year were men's basketball coach Tubby Smith and football coach Jerry Kill. Smith earned nearly $1.9 million in fiscal year 2012, which ended June 30.

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Alcohol Sales Top $900K at TCF Bank Stadium

The Associated Press — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:19:21 +0000

Beer and wine sales brought in more than $900,000 in their first season at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium. University officials say sales at the Gophers' seven home football games averaged $129,610.

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Minnesota's Saul Smith Will Keep Job; Return Soon

The Associated Press — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:14:19 +0000

Minnesota assistant coach Saul Smith will keep his job and return to the team next month after a drunken-driving arrest that put him on unpaid leave for the last five days. Athletic director Norwood Teague said Smith returned to the payroll on Friday but will remain on administrative leave until Nov. 13.

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Smith's Son Put on Unpaid Leave After DUI Arrest

The Associated Press — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:08:09 +0000

Minnesota assistant basketball coach Saul Smith, the son of head coach Tubby Smith, has been placed on indefinite unpaid leave by the university after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Alcohol sales Go Smoothly at TCF Bank Stadium

The Associated Press — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:08:31 +0000

University of Minnesota officials say the first game with alcohol sales at TCF Bank Stadium went smoothly. Schools spokesman Chuck Tombarge says extra security staff effectively isolated the area where alcohol was sold Saturday.

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U of M Readies for Beer Sales at Stadium

The Associated Press — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 02:12:44 +0000

Fans will be able to drink beer and wine at Minnesota's first home football game of the year at TCF Bank Stadium this weekend. Saturday's Gophers game against New Hampshire will mark the first time alcohol will be sold at an athletic event on the University of Minnesota campus.

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Minnesota, Smith Agree on Contract Extension

The Associated Press — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:42:49 +0000

Minnesota coach Tubby Smith has agreed to terms on a contract extension with the university through the 2016-17 season. The deal was finalized Monday, more than a year after talks first began between Smith's agent and school officials.

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Gophers' Close to Extension for Tubby

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:33:07 +0000

Norwood Teague starting his new job as Athletic Director at the University of Minnesota Monday and he said they are close to working out a long term contract for Men's basketball coach Tubby Smith. He says they may have an announcement soon. Teague inherits a department that has stability in his 3 revenue sports. Jerry Kill is locked up to a long term contract as football coach and Don Lucia is firmly entrenced as head men's hockey coach.

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Gophers Break Ground on the New Siebert Field [VIDEO]

The Associated Press — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 02:29:19 +0000

The Gophers baseball team has broken ground on a new stadium. Coach John Anderson spearheaded fundraising for the $7.134 million project, which began Monday with a ceremony at Siebert Field.

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U of M Announces Top 10 Plants that Changed Minnesota

The Associated Press — Wed, 30 May 2012 10:16:37 +0000

The University of Minnesota has issued a list of the top 10 plants that have changed Minnesota and how its people live today. After considering more than 100 nominations, a panel of experts gleaned the final list.

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Vikings, U of M Agree on TCF Bank Stadium Use

The Associated Press — Fri, 11 May 2012 02:13:52 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings and the University of Minnesota have reached preliminary agreement on the Vikings' use of TCF Bank Stadium during construction of a new Vikings stadium.

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Proposal Would Hike UMinn Tuition 3.5 to 4 Percent

The Associated Press — Sat, 05 May 2012 23:12:38 +0000

Tuition at the University of Minnesota would rise 3.5 percent, or $410, for in-state residents under the first budget proposed by new President Eric Kaler.

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University of Minnesota Hires Norwood Teague As A.D.

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:34:36 +0000

The University of Minnesota introduced Norwood Teague as their new Athletic Director at a press conference Monday afternoon. Teague has spent the last 6 years as the Athletic Director at Virginia Commonwealth. Teague will make a base salary of $400,000 which is on the low end of Big Ten Athletic Directors. He replaces the retiring Joel Maturi and will start July 1.

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