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Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UMN: Board of Regents to vote on sale of golf course in Falcon Heights
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents is expected to vote Thursday to authorize the sale of the Les Bolstad golf course, with University officials citing financial and infrastructure needs. The approximately 141-acre public facility in Falcon Heights will remain open during the 2025 season – with scheduled activities to proceed for the remainder of the year – and close as usual in the fall, but will not reopen in the spring. 'We recognize this course holds generations of memories for our community. This decision reflects careful consideration and was made in light of today's challenging financial environment. As a public university, we have a responsibility to ensure that our land and resources are aligned with our core mission: supporting students, advancing research, and serving the state of Minnesota,' U officials said in a statement. The golf course, which opened in 1928, requires significant work and no longer meets the University's threshold for investments that advance teaching, research and service, according to the University. 'The course requires significant infrastructure upgrades to remain viable. The irrigation system is more than 50 years old and past its useful life,' according to a Board docket. 'The original clubhouse has been closed for over a decade due to safety concerns, and the operations of the course are currently housed in a temporary facility. These investments are not mission-critical and would divert resources from core academic and research priorities.' The University will obtain two independent appraisals to help guide setting a market value for the property. A final sale price will depend on market conditions, land-use potential and buyer negotiations. The John W. Mooty Golf Facility used by the University's men's and women's golf teams, as well as the Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium used by the women's soccer team and the KUOM radio tower will not be included in the sale. Falcon Heights city officials said in a Friday statement that they look forward to working with the University, potential buyers and community members on the future of the property. If the site were to become available for private development, it might provide an opportunity for the city, which is fully developed, to create a new neighborhood, according to the city's 2024 Larpenteur Avenue Corridor Study. 'The Falcon Heights community has taken proactive steps to plan for the potential reuse of the property with the adoption of our Larpenteur/Snelling Corridor Study, which was approved in 2024 and included looking at potential future zoning for the site,' Friday's statement said. The sale of Hillcrest Golf Course on the Greater East Side for $10 million in 2019 to the St. Paul Port Authority has opened up 112 acres for residential and commercial development. Coon Rapids man charged in shooting at UMN after Wayzata graduation Two shot outside Mariucci Arena Friday released from hospital Two shot Friday night outside Mariucci Arena on UMN campus U of M researchers are planting 'survivor' trees in hopes of defeating Dutch elm disease UMN names Gretchen Ritter executive vice president, provost
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Two shot outside Mariucci Arena Friday released from hospital
Two people who were shot Friday night following a Wayzata High School graduation ceremony held on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis have been released from the hospital, university officials said. The two men, ages 49 and 19, were injured in a 8:20 p.m. shooting Friday outside Mariucci Arena following the ceremony. A suspect in the shooting is in custody. The investigation by university police, Minneapolis police and the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is continuing. Two shot Friday night outside Mariucci Arena on UMN campus U of M researchers are planting 'survivor' trees in hopes of defeating Dutch elm disease UMN names Gretchen Ritter executive vice president, provost Five local places to take Mom to see flowers on Mother's Day weekend NAMI MN Sue Abderholden to retire as executive director after 24 years
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Two shot outside Mariucci Arena Friday released from hospital
Two people who were shot Friday night following a Wayzata High School graduation ceremony held on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis have been released from the hospital, university officials said. The two men, ages 49 and 19, were injured in a 8:20 p.m. shooting Friday outside Mariucci Arena following the ceremony. A suspect in the shooting is in custody. The investigation by university police, Minneapolis police and the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is continuing. Two shot Friday night outside Mariucci Arena on UMN campus U of M researchers are planting 'survivor' trees in hopes of defeating Dutch elm disease UMN names Gretchen Ritter executive vice president, provost Five local places to take Mom to see flowers on Mother's Day weekend NAMI MN Sue Abderholden to retire as executive director after 24 years
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
UMN names Gretchen Ritter executive vice president, provost
Pending approval from the Board of Regents next month, Gretchen Ritter will be the University of Minnesota's new executive vice president and provost starting July 31. Ritter will serve as the University's chief academic officer across its campus system, with a focus on its Twin Cities campus. She will be responsible for approving faculty promotion and tenure, academic programs across the system and operations, planning and growth. She will also guide the implementation of a strategic plan for the Twin Cities campus which will promote faculty, student and staff recruitment and retention and will advance academic and research opportunities. 'Dr. Ritter brings an impressive set of credentials that combine a strong academic and research background with a history of administrative leadership,' said University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham in a statement. 'She has a demonstrated commitment to working with faculty and shared governance. I look forward to working with her as the University again transforms to achieve our mission to serve our students, faculty, staff and the state.' Ritter is currently vice president for civic engagement and education at Syracuse University in New York and was chosen through a nationwide search. Ritter has a doctorate in political science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a bachelor of arts from Cornell University. Her scholarly work includes works on the Constitution, democracy in America and women's citizenship. Five local places to take Mom to see flowers on Mother's Day weekend NAMI MN Sue Abderholden to retire as executive director after 24 years UMN vaccine initiative announces steering committee members International students in U.S., MN see legal records restored with fed reversal Concern over vaccine misinformation prompts UMN initiative to preserve data
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Researchers develop next-gen tool that could help protect critical waterways: 'Highlights the importance of early intervention'
A team of researchers from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities recently published a study in the journal Scientific Data proposing the use of remote sensing technology to detect plastic in freshwater rivers. According to The Ocean Cleanup, rivers are the primary source of plastic pollution in our oceans. River currents transport plastic waste downriver into estuaries, where they empty into the ocean. Due to this troubling pipeline, the researchers decided to focus their investigation on river pollution, the source of the issue. Led by Ph.D. candidate and research assistant Mohammadali Olyaei, the study manipulated electromagnetic wavelengths to pinpoint various types of plastic debris among other freshwater materials, such as driftwood, seaweed, and natural sediment. The team used the Mississippi River as its experimental base, per which allowed researchers to test their theories in "real river conditions." Ocean plastic pollution, which has increased since the influx of disposable masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, poses a threat not only to marine ecosystems and coral reefs but also to humans. When plastic trash breaks down, microplastics contaminate the water and the seafood we eat. While marine researchers and cleanup crews have been aware of the plastic problem for years, remote sensing technology could eliminate much of the time, labor, and money required in traditional water sampling methods. The UMN team focused on detecting plastic in river water, but author Sanjana Gajbhiye noted that remote sensing "also lays the foundation for deploying technologies, like drones, for cleanup efforts." The UMN scientists anticipate expanding their research beyond the northern Mississippi River to examine larger river systems and curb the spread of plastic pollution. "The research highlights the importance of early intervention in freshwater systems to prevent plastics from spreading uncontrollably," Gajbhiye wrote. When uncontrolled, the degradation of ocean plastic into microplastics poses a range of health risks, from cancer to reproductive damage. The UMN team may have made great strides in reducing the amount of river plastic that reaches the ocean, but to eliminate plastic waste altogether, businesses and individuals need to make sustainable choices on land. Choosing plastic-free options, supporting recycling businesses, and repurposing your plastic trash — from old lids to plastic bags — can contribute to a safer, cleaner environment. Do you think America has a plastic waste problem? Definitely Only in some areas Not really I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
