U of Minn. president takes leave after surgery

U of M president Robert Bruininks
University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks.
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The president of the University of Minnesota is taking a few weeks off after prostate surgery.

The Minnesota Daily reports on Tuesday that President Robert Bruininks' surgery went well on Monday but he'll take a few weeks off to recover.

While he's gone, the president's responsibilities will be taken on by Provost Tom Sullivan or Chief of Staff Kathryn Brown.

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Information from: The Minnesota Daily

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