University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Will the Paisley Purple have a noteworthy reign?

It may lack the broad appeal of an Idaho russet potato, but the University of Minnesota’s recently released Paisley Purple potato has gained an avid following among some consumers and even ...
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First-of-its-kind fertilizer study reveals where the world can boost food production and cut pollution

First-of-its-kind fertilizer study reveals where the world can boost food production and cut pollution ...
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Talking microplastics with University of Minnesota

New research from the University of Minnesota details how microplastic pollution impacts human, animal and environmental health.
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From wearing the maroon and gold to donning a white coat

Over the years, many former student-athletes at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have gone on to attend medical school, taking the drive and dedication needed to excel in sports and ...
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University of Minnesota quadruples biomanufacturing capability to fast-track innovations at new facility

A new state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility on the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus is playing a critical role between researchers and industry to scale new solutions. In its expansive ...
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Invasive species professionals tap University of Minnesota expertise

Near the shore of eastern Minnesota’s idyllic Long Lake, ecologist Jimmy Marty and fisheries specialist Tom Langer empty a trap full of small fish into a holding bucket in their boat. Beyond them, the ...
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University of Minnesota Athletics celebrates success in the classroom, in competition and in the community

The University of Minnesota Gopher women's basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2005, finishing the 2025-26 season with a 24-9 record and a fourth-seed in the NCAA ...
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World’s first synthetic cell with a complete life cycle could revolutionize biological engineering

Fluorescent microscopy of SpudCell - a synthetic cell assembled entirely from non-living chemical components - undergoing division. Credit: Kate Adamala, Adamala Lab Share this story While many of the ...
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Green ammonia project aims to keep fertilizer dollars in Minnesota

A new facility in Morris is testing whether wind-powered fertilizer production can strengthen Minnesota agriculture and rural economies. Minnesota farmers currently spend up to $1 billion annually on ...
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Curtis and the giant pencil

Curtis Ingvoldstad (BA in Art, ’01) never could have imagined what his future held. Who could? Who would? There he was… is… each year for the last five years on ...
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Dr. Cynthia Carnes named University of Minnesota Vice President for Research and Innovation

Dr. Cynthia Carnes, a nationally recognized research leader and university administrator, has been named the University of Minnesota’s vice president for research and innovation following an extensive ...