Posted on November 14, 2014 by Murphy News Service Hunger-U Tour raises awareness about urgent problem Audio, Education http://www.murphynewsservice.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/MSP-Assignment-5-Audio-1.mp3 The HungerU Tour — a traveling exhibit showcasing agriculture’s role in fighting world hunger — recently visited the University of Minnesota. HungerU is a special project of Farmers Feeding the World of the Farm Journal Foundation. “HungerU is about creating......read more

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Murphy News Service The power of self publishing Audio http://www.murphynewsservice.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/audiobookfinalstory-1.wav Reporter Haley Egle sat down with Hillcrest Media Group CEO and author of “The Fine Print of Self-Publishing” Mark Levine to talk about the recent popularity of authors self-publishing via audio. The authors Levine typically deals with at Hillcrest are new and lesser-known......read more

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Murphy News Service Smartphone thefts declining on campus Audio, Crime ...read more

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Murphy News Service Textile Center Celebrates 20th Year Art By Meritte Dahl Murphy News Service For 20 years now fiber artisans and craft-lovers from around the world have created art and supported local artists through the services of the Textile Center in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Minneapolis. The center is located on......read more

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Murphy News Service Officials say U prepared for a patient with Ebola News By Jenny Handke Murphy News Service The university community need not worry about Ebola on campus, said officials with the University of Minnesota Medical Center and Boynton Health Service. University medical personnel have been briefed, trained and prepared to handle......read more

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Murphy News Service Power, Corruption & Pies: Get ‘em while they last Business By Elizabeth Fechter Murphy News Service  The first snowfall of the season wasn’t enough to stop Power, Corruption & Pies from taking over Hola Arepa restaurant Monday afternoon for their pop-up pie shop. Michelle Gayer, of Salty Tart bakery in......read more

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Murphy News Service Former CIA Officer Hurley discusses terrorism in America Audio, News By Lindsay Snider Murphy News Service Former CIA Officer Michael Hurley stood at the lectern in front of an atrium full of business people in suits, bright-eyed law students and military personnel for his recent talk on current terrorism threats......read more

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Murphy News Service Sizing up the Gophers men’s basketball team Audio, Sports ...read more

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Murphy News Service Teachers encouraged to consider new approaches to educating impoverished students Community, Education By Nathan Sommer Murphy News Service Charlene Myklebust remembers going to school at 10 years old in North Minneapolis with dozens of classmates living in poverty and “feeling like the teachers had just given up on them.” It......read more

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Murphy News Service Sixth annual Give to the Max Day set for Nov. 13 Community, News By Kaylee Kruschke Murphy News Service GiveMN will host the sixth annual Give to the Max Day on Thursday, Nov.13 — a 24-hour online fundraiser for charities all over Minnesota. The organization is encouraging individuals to support their......read more

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Murphy News Service DFLers post big wins in state, bucking national trend News, Politics By David Litin Murphy News Service  Minnesota voters have elected U.S. Sen. Al Franken and Gov. Mark Dayton — incumbent DFLers — to second terms. The state’s election results contrast with major GOP victories across the country. Franken’s win was......read more

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Murphy News Service The power of internships Audio, Education http://www.murphynewsservice.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Revised-MSP-assignment-4-1.mp3 ...read more

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Murphy News Service On a mission to give free hugs, shrugs Video ...read more

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Murphy News Service A nomadic photographer Video ...read more

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Murphy News Service Thousands gather at U of M to protest Redskins name News, Sports By Jake Stark Murphy News Service Thousands of protesters gathered outside of the University of Minnesota’s TCF Bank Stadium this morning in one of the largest protests against the Washington Redskins team nickname in years.  Native Americans, students,......read more