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The man leading a changing Augsburg

The man leading a changing Augsburg

Paul Pribbenow is running a school that has its own little twists.
by Alex Friedrich

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What’s all that pastry and wool at Augsburg?

What’s all that pastry and wool at Augsburg?

Krumkake. Kransekake. Lefse. Julekage. Just try to say that three times fast. I’m surrounded by the stuff in the dining hall — a big spread of Scandinavian treats with holiday decorations and live classical music in the background. Heart-shaped vafler with jam and whipped cream? I’m in. I’ll even take the strange brown slices of…
by Alex Friedrich

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Augsburg’s greener way to do chemistry

Augsburg’s greener way to do chemistry

I'm in Prof. Michael Wentzel's organic chemistry class, and he's showing his students how to do chemistry in a more environmentally friendly way.
by Alex Friedrich

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Man, the sounds that come out of Augsburg

Man, the sounds that come out of Augsburg

My lunch companions -- sophomores Matthew Kukar and Conor Doebbert -- are in Augsburg's club for beatboxing.
by Alex Friedrich

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My seasonal lunch at Augsburg

My seasonal lunch at Augsburg

Now the food is starting to get good.
by Alex Friedrich

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Why they don’t sit still in Augsburg’s chapel

Why they don’t sit still in Augsburg’s chapel

Listen to holiday carols and hymns sung in various Scandinavian languages -- and watch a little dance.
by Alex Friedrich

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What an Augsburg apartment looks like

What an Augsburg apartment looks like

Huq lives in Luther Hall, a low-rise building offering apartment-style living.
by Alex Friedrich

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Nilla wafers and ketchup at Augsburg

Nilla wafers and ketchup at Augsburg

The variety is a little limited, but the food is solid.
by Alex Friedrich

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A day at Augsburg College

A day at Augsburg College

I'm spending today at Augsburg College, one of the smallest, densest four-year campuses in the state.
by Alex Friedrich

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High school league votes to let transgender athletes pick their teams

High school league votes to let transgender athletes pick their teams

After months of review, the Minnesota State High School League voted Thursday to let transgender athletes play on the sports teams that best align with their gender identity.
by Tim Post

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