Posted on May 20, 2015 by Murphy News Service ‘Dinkytown Uprising’ good example of where film, human memory meet Film, History, News, U of M Cover photo: Hennepin County Library archives “The Dinkytown Uprising” trailer/Daniel Geiger via YouTube Story by Barry Lytton for Murphy News Service The spring’s air was heavy with tear gas and a sense of revolution:......read more

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Murphy News Service Primal Scream event gives students a chance to destress Audio, Education     http://www.murphynewsservice.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/PS-Audio-Story.mp3 Murphy News Service audio story by Kerry Gaynor. ...read more

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Murphy News Service Clay, sound and chickens: The art of ‘Swen’ Crafts, News, U of M Story and photos by Kerry Gaynor/Murphy News Service If you Google the name David Swenson, the results show you the chief investment officer at Yale, several hits for a yoga master, but none for the ceramicist with......read more

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Murphy News Service Video story: Long-distance learning has different meaning for student mom Family, Learning, News, Video Cover photo from www.towncountrynews.com Murphy News Service video report by Russell Barnes ...read more

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Murphy News Service Peace Coffee defined by 20 years of serendipity Business By Brianna Vitands Murphy News Service Peace Coffee was formed by a happy accident, but it tastes delicious in your mug. The local roaster goes back to the 90s, when coffee prices were at an all time low and farmers had......read more

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Murphy News Service Audio story: Rainy day, go away, say Hennepin Ave. Farmers Market backers Community, Farming, Food, News Cover photo from www.downtownmpls.com Murphy News Service audio story by Morgan Wolfe ...read more

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Murphy News Service Skjefte getting it done on diamond, now for Gophers Baseball, News, U of M ‘I have a competitive side about me and whatever I do I want to be the best at it.’ — University of Minnesota baseball player Tony Skjefte. By Chris Chesky/Murphy News Service University of Minnesota baseball......read more

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Murphy News Service Video story: U student says ‘It’s a tough time to be a Somali’ Diversity, Issues, News, U of M Video story for Murphy News Service by Hannah Flood ...read more

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Murphy News Service Korean born, U.S. raised, Libby Otto joyfully embraces who she is Diversity, Family, Heritage, News Libby Otto, with brother, Ben, mother, Terry , and father, Steve By Cora Hyun Jung/Murphy News Service “Oh gosh, A lot,” Libby Otto said when asked about how many Korean adoptees live in Minnesota. “So......read more

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Murphy News Service Meghan Lorence: Gophers leader trading hockey stick for diploma(s) Hockey, News, Sports, U of M Cover photo: www.mygophersports.com By Joe Perovich/Murphy News Service The University of Minnesota women’s hockey team reaching the NCAA Women’s Frozen Four and hoisting the trophy – as they did in their 4-1 title-clinching win over......read more

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Murphy News Service A life behind the lens Photography Ben Garvin talks photojournalism, family, and fun By Brianna Vitands Murphy News Service Ben Garvin is a multimedia photojournalist at Kare 11, but didn’t start off studying visual journalism. Garvin grew up in Fayetteville, Ark., and originally studied creative writing at the University of......read more

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Murphy News Service Debate over preschool takes center stage Education By Kerry Gaynor Murphy News Service Minnesota’s preschool system has been in the spotlight this legislative session. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Education shows that Minnesota lags behind other states in providing public funded preschool programs. Gov. Mark Dayton has......read more

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Murphy News Service ‘Different address, same quirky Saints,’ says team as new stadium opens Baseball, Entertainment, News, Sports Story and photos by Kaitlin Merkel/Murphy News Service The St. Paul Saints’ staff, coaches and players assured fans Saturday that while the team may have a new ballpark, CHS Field in Lowertown St. Paul, the......read more

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Murphy News Service United Noodles finds successful niche near U campus Business, Community, Diversity, Food This slideshow requires JavaScript. Story, photos and video by Cora Hyun Jung/Murphy News Service Located only three stations away from the West Bank Green Line LRT station, United Noodles has been serving the local community for the 40 years......read more

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Murphy News Service Supporters of Chicano Studies push for more funding Audio, Diversity, Education, U of M ...read more