Fairview Health Services opposed UMN, Essentia merger
The University of Minnesota and Duluth-based Essentia Health in late January announced the partnership to develop a new ...
With federal money at risk, UMN, MNSCU stress high stakes of state budget debate
The timing isn’t ideal. College leaders are well aware that money is tight in St. Paul, too, and lawmakers are intent on ...
Political ad spending tops $71 million in Minnesota
Yes, you are seeing a whole lot of political ads – more than $71 million worth of ads across Minnesota airwaves, not even counting the state legislative ...
Michael Brindisi, longtime Chanhassen Dinner Theatres artistic director, dies at 76
Michael Brindisi, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ president and artistic director, died unexpectedly Wednesday following a very ...
Trump administration opens antisemitism inquiries at 5 colleges including Columbia and Berkeley
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is opening new investigations into allegations of antisemitism at five U.S.
Gov. Tim Walz appoints Audrey Partridge as commissioner of Public Utilities Commission
Gov. Tim Walz appointed Audrey Partridge as the new commissioner of the Public Utilities Commission on Thursday, Jan. 30. The ...
Hutchinson is home to many scholars
Thirty-three students at Hutchinson High School can say they are Advanced Placement scholars after this spring’s exams. These students represent the most to accomplish this feat at ...
U of M president says Minnesota is the place for education
While visiting the McLeod County Fair Thursday, University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler couldn’t help but laugh as a tour of kids passed between him and a reporter’s camera. “Look ...
University of Minnesota Extension online resources
AGRICULTURAL AND FARM NEWS The University of Minnesota Extension has strengthened their online presence with new county websites. Locally, both the McLeod and Meeker County Extension Websites are ...
2009 University of Minnesota crop varietal trials bulletin available
A comprehensive comparison of most crop varieties grown in Minnesota is now available in print and electronic forms. Minnesota Varietal Trials 2009, published by the Minnesota Agricultural ...
Independent Review hires new reporter
The Litchfield Independent Review recently hired Martha Lueders as its reporter. Lueders will be a general assignment reporter, writing news and feature stories. She will cover Litchfield School ...
University of Minnesota hosts bioeconomy conference
Bringing together players from Minnesota’s bioeconomy to explore renewable energy opportunities will be the focus of a conference titled, “Growing the Bioeconomy: Solutions for ...