President Kaler on mental health, race and safety at the U

Eric Kaler
University of Minnesota president Eric Kaler talked about the retirement of head Gophers football coach Jerry Kill during a press conference at TCF Bank Stadium on Oct. 28, 2015.
Tim Nelson | MPR News

The University of Minnesota is looking to convince state lawmakers this year to channel money toward new construction and building upgrades on campus, as well as improvements to data security for students, faculty and staff.

As the legislative session gets underway, President Eric Kaler joined Tom Weber to talk through these requests. He also addressed student protest on campus and the search for a new athletic director.

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