Gopher Hockey Player Suspended After DWI

An incoming University of Minnesota freshman hockey player has been indefinitely suspended after a DWI arrest Saturday. Gabe Guertier, 18, was pulled over by University Police early Saturday morning. He was detained at the Hennepin County Jail for several hours after being charged with fourth-degree DWI. Gopher mens hockey coach Don Lucia announced Sunday that Guertier would be suspended indefinitely for violation of team rules. His suspension will be re-evaluated in November.

• Sep 1, 2013

Good Question: Reply All: MLB Start Times, Corn Silk, 'Ski-U-Mah'

Judy from Minneapolis wants to know: Why do MLB games start at 10 minutes after the hour instead of on the hour? According to Twins spokesman Kevin Smith, the start time are to accommodate radio and television networks that come on the air at the top of the hour. It gives them time to set up the game, welcome everyone and sometimes take a commercial break.

• Aug 30, 2013

Good Question: How Does Parenting Style Affect Athletic Performance?

With school starting again, many parents will be sitting along the sidelines for their children's games, meets or matches. Experts say how we act could affect how they do.

• Aug 29, 2013

Gophers' First Big Ten Game: The Nat'l Runner-Up

New coach Rich Pitino and his Gophers will open the Big Ten Conference season with none other than the national runner-up Michigan Wolverines. The University of Minnesota men's basketball team's 2014 conference schedule was released Wednesday, and it includes a home opener against Michigan on Jan. 2 before playing Purdue on Jan. 5 at Williams Arena.

• Aug 28, 2013

NCAA: Buckles Can't Play At Minnesota In '13-14

The NCAA has denied forward Rakeem Buckles' waiver request to play this season after following coach Richard Pitino from Florida International to Minnesota. Minnesota associate athletic director Chris Werle says the decision came Wednesday. Buckles played three seasons at Louisville under Pitino's father, Rick.

• Aug 28, 2013

Condon, Rau Named Gopher Hockey Captains

Two of the steadiest players returning to play for the University of Minnesota men's hockey program have been named captains for the upcoming season, coach Don Lucia announced on Monday. Nate Condon, a senior forward , and Kyle Rau, a junior forward, were selected as the team's captains for the 2013-14 season.

• Aug 27, 2013

Hageman's Presence At Minnesota Is Unmistakable

Ra'Shede Hageman is perhaps the premier attraction on the team as his final season for Minnesota begins, and that's not a surprise given the acclaim he carried as a recruit four years ago.

• Aug 26, 2013

Mpls. Cops Issue Alert After Rash Of Downtown Muggings

Four muggings were reported in downtown Minneapolis between Aug. 12 and Aug. 19, and police are still searching for the people responsible. Minneapolis Police put out an alert to warn residents and visitors in downtown about the string of robberies. City resident Mandella Henderson says the muggings are unsettling to think about.

• Aug 24, 2013

Washburn Star RB Jeff Jones Has Eyes On 2,000 Yards

One player to watch in the metro area -- Minneapolis Washburn's Jeff Jones. He's a football player, he's an athlete, and he's got some gifts you cannot teach. Watch him on the football field and it becomes a game of "catch me if you can."

• Aug 23, 2013

U's Newest Dorm Is Both Student & Environment Friendly

Step inside the brick and glass building at the corner of 17th and University in Minneapolis and you might catch contractors putting on final touches. Beginning Monday, University of Minnesota students will be moving into the first new residential hall on campus in over 10 years. Each room will come with beds pre-lofted to save on precious space. And with some 71 bathrooms and showers in the building, there should be little waiting each morning where 600 students will be getting ready for class.

• Aug 23, 2013

Families, Doctors Torn Over Lyme Disease

Cabin country in Minnesota and western Wisconsin is considered ground zero for one of the fastest growing infectious diseases: Lyme disease. Cases in both states are among the highest in the country, but the controversy surrounding how to treat the tick-borne disease is growing. It's torn families apart and pit patients against mainstream medicine.

• Aug 19, 2013

Winners At 5th Cold Climate Wine Contest Include MN Brand

A wine made in Kimball, Minn. won high honors at the fifth annual International Cold Climate Wine Competition. The contest was held at the University of Minnesota last Friday.

• Aug 19, 2013

Klobuchar: Medical Research Funding Should Be Reinstated

Sen. Amy Klobuchar joined five families Sunday at the University of Minnesota who have been impacted by diseases such as juvenile diabetes, Autism, epilepsy, and Alzheimer's. She said these are the people who are being hurt by cuts to funding of medical search.

• Aug 18, 2013

These Aren't Your Old World Grapes, But They Make Great Wines

The fifth annual International Cold Climate Wine Competition is awarding top honors for the finest red, white and specialty wines made from cold-climate grapes.

• Aug 16, 2013

U Of M Hosts Cold Climate Wine Competition

A panel of experts will judge nearly 300 wines at the University of Minnesota for the fifth annual International Cold Climate Wine Competition. The wine comes from 66 commercial wineries in 12 states and Canada.

• Aug 16, 2013

Man In Custody After Attempted Golf Cart Theft In St. Paul

Police say thieves tried to get away with more than a half-dozen golf carts Thursday morning at the University of Minnesota's Les Bolstad Golf Course. One man is in custody, but authorities are still looking for a second.

• Aug 15, 2013

University Of Minnesota Practicing Emergency Drills

If you're driving around the University of Minnesota Wednesday, don't be surprised if you see a lot of police activity. It's likely only a test. The West Bank of the campus will be the focus for several agencies as they'll be training for responses in emergency situations.

• Aug 14, 2013

Is The Cost Of College Even Worth It? This Analysis Says So

The cost of college tuition these days has a lot of students wondering if it's even worth it to go.

• Aug 7, 2013

Whole Body Donations Help Teach Future Doctors

WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak's aunt Barbara passed away earlier this year, and his aunt Connie passed in 2009. Both were life-long nurses, and each chose to donate their body to science instead of being buried or cremated. It's an option few people consider or even know about.

• Aug 5, 2013

Historic Dinkytown Grocery Store Pushed Out By U Student Housing

A fixture near the University of Minnesota's campus is closing its doors Monday.

• Aug 5, 2013

As Dinkytown Transforms, An 80-Year-Old Grocery Closes

The look and feel of Dinkytown, near the University of Minnesota campus, will continue to change over the next year. Despite protests from neighborhood activists, the Minneapolis City Council approved the rezoning of an area in Dinkytown to make way for a six-story apartment building meant for student housing. The new development will be located on Southeast 5th Street between 13th and 14th avenues.

• Aug 3, 2013

Best Places For Stargazing In Minnesota

Beginning and experienced astronomers alike can enjoy stargazing parties at the following locations in Minnesota.

• Aug 3, 2013

Good Question: Who Will Get A Piece Of The 35W Bridge?

Thursday will be six years since the 35W bridge collapsed killing 13 people and injuring 145. Now, that all the lawsuits have been settled, the state is finally ready to give away or salvage the 9 million pounds of steel left behind.

• Jul 31, 2013

Nelson Back For Gophers With Confidence, Competition

When Minnesota took Philip Nelson's redshirt off at midseason, Gophers fans howled about the potential waste of a year of eligibility for a well-regarded recruit. The upside to his earlier-than-expected experience is the extra confidence he can take into his sophomore year.

• Jul 30, 2013

Gophers Men's Basketball Releases 2013 Non-Conference Schedule

Nine of the Gopher men's basketball team's 13 non-conference games for the 2013-14 season will be played within the friendly confines of Williams Arena. Game times and TV rights will be released by the Big Ten Conference at a later date.

• Jul 30, 2013

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