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May Brought 22 Days With Rain; Will June Be Better?

On this last day of May we’re looking back at what’s been a pretty gloomy month. In fact, solar radiation measurements at the University of Minnesota show this month was the third dreariest since 1963. The worst May of all was in 2005.

2013/05/31

Fmr. Gopher Rodney Williams Works Out For Timberwolves

Former University of Minnesota forward Rodney Williams was among the draft hopefuls to work out for representatives from 26 NBA teams at Target Center on Wednesday.

2013/05/29

Minnetonka senior Joe Martinson hopes to lead his Skippers to the state tournament, and after that he's aiming to crack the lineup for the U of M come fall 2013. (credit: submitted)

Beyond Bounds: ‘Tonka Star Joe Martinson Knows Exactly Who He Is

Joe Martinson knows exactly who he is. The Minnetonka senior pitcher doesn’t step into the batter’s box, or take to the field – his focus revolves solely around the mound.

2013/05/28

Gophers To Induct 10 To ‘M’ Club Hall Of Fame

The University of Minnesota announced Wednesday night it will induct 10 former and current Gophers to the school’s “M” Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place in the DQ Club Room at TCF Bank Stadium at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24.

2013/05/23

Dairy Economist To Speak At South Dakota State

A University of Minnesota dairy economist will speak at South Dakota University on Wednesday about current federal dairy legislation. Marin Bozic will talk at the Alfred Dairy Science Hall from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The session is sponsored by the South Dakota Dairy Producers.

2013/05/22

Gophers Announce Signing Of Guard Malik Smith

Guard Malik Smith has signed his tender to transfer from Florida International to Minnesota. Minnesota announced the completion of the transfer on Monday. Smith is following coach Richard Pitino to the Golden Gophers. He averaged 14.1 points per game as a junior starter for FIU last season.

2013/05/20

Mike Max’s News & Notes For May 18

The word is Joe Coleman is getting a lot of inquiry from major colleges across the country since announcing he’s leaving the University of Minnesota. Richard Pitino is starting to make his imprint, including inquiring about a private workout area across from his office for personal player workouts.

2013/05/18

Minnesota Senate Backs ‘U’ & MNSCU Tuition Freezes

The Minnesota Senate has voted to freeze tuition rates at the state’s public colleges and universities for the next two years. The Senate passed a state higher education budget by a bipartisan, 44-22 vote on Friday that includes a $250 million spending increase.

2013/05/17

Minn. Students To Square Off In Robotics Tourney

Teams from across Minnesota will put their robots through the paces Saturday at the Minnesota State High School League’s second annual State Robotics Tournament. Nearly 800 students will battle their robots and try to take home the top prize.

2013/05/17

Joe Coleman To Transfer From Minnesota

Guard Joe Coleman is the first Minnesota player to transfer after the coaching change this season. The Golden Gophers announced Wednesday that Coleman has been granted a release from his scholarship.

2013/05/15

U Of M Gets More Money For Alcohol At TCF Stadium

Officials with the University of Minnesota announced Wednesday they’ve no longer lost money on the sale of alcohol for Gophers football games at TCF Bank Stadium. That’s because the athletic department and its food and beverage provider, Aramark, have amended their contract.

2013/05/15

After A Decade Away, Gopher Softball Headed To NCAAs

For the first time in 10 years the Gophers are going to the NCAA softball tournament. The squad finished second in the conference and is en route to Seattle to face Hawaii on Friday night in the Regionals.

2013/05/14

30 Years Later, Child Fights Same Rare Cancer Dad Had

A big part of parenting is teaching children through lessons you learned as a kid, but for a Prinsburg man, it’s a battle with cancer that’s coming back around.

2013/05/13

Burnsville senior captain Tyler Hanson aims to win the Blaze a second title in three years before he heads off to play for the Gophers next year. (credit: Becky Hanson)

Beyond Bounds: Tyler Hanson’s 89 MPH Arm Headed To The U

When Burnsville’s Tyler Hanson lined up at wide receiver this fall for the Blaze – playing pigskin for the first time, ever – one of the state’s standout baseball players had a revelation.

2013/05/11

Depot Minneapolis Hosting Wine Fest For Charity

If you’re looking to have a glass of wine and raise money for a good cause, the Depot in Minneapolis is the spot for you Friday night. Wine Fest is an annual tradition that’s been going on for 17 years, and it’s a fundraiser for the University of Minnesota’s Amplatz Children’s Hospital.

2013/05/10

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