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November 12, 2018 4:00 AM

A life full of winter: U astrophysicist cares for telescope in Antarctica

A scientist working for the University of Minnesota has spent more time than anyone else at South Pole station, a decade and a half of nights. Next year will be his final planned year, as the telescope he maintains will be retired.

by Jon Collins

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November 9, 2018 9:03 AM

Gopher women basketball to start season with full house

The University of Minnesota women's basketball team begins its season Friday night with a game against New Hampshire at Williams Arena.

by Phil Picardi

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November 9, 2018 8:44 AM

Cold ground temps let snow stick in Minnesota

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with University of Minnesota professor emeritus Mark Seeley about this week in weather.

by Phil Picardi

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November 9, 2018 4:00 AM

U's underground archives document prejudice, work during World War I

To mark the 100-year anniversary of the war's end, the University of Minnesota is highlighting items in its extensive collection. Included are accounts of the infamous public safety committee in Minnesota that ferreted out anyone who was "unpatriotic."

by Matt Sepic

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November 9, 2018 4:00 AM

'Great Buster' celebrates the legacy of a silent-film star

For a new documentary, the director Peter Bogdanovich brings a modern perspective to what he sees as a golden age of comedy.

by Euan Kerr

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November 8, 2018 4:00 AM

'Astronomical and unaffordable': Payday loans get low-cost competition

Payday lenders can charge annual interest rates of several hundred percent, often to customers who are already stretched financially. Now some low-cost alternatives are popping up in Minnesota.

by Martin Moylan

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November 8, 2018 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Nordic Fiddlers Bloc performs at Celtic Junction

Plus, Art Hounds recommend "Do the Dow" art crawl and a new play called "Two Days in St. Cloud."

by Marianne Combs

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November 8, 2018 4:00 AM

GoFundMe temporarily halts effort to help woman in Somalia

The online fundraising website halted the campaign and refunded the money it had collected, citing "sanctions involving an unsupported country." Now, GoFundMe has restored the money it refunded.

by Riham Feshir