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Big support for Minnesota’s small towns
Minnesota’s small towns are home to some of the state’s most beloved gems. Along with breathtaking and subtly beautiful landscapes, friendly faces, and a strong sense of place, lower-population areas can also have limited resources.
New study helps farmers more accurately determine crop nitrogen needs
Farmers often face tough decisions about how much nitrogen to apply to corn, especially when spring weather disrupts pre-plant fertilizer plans.
Summer guide to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities
The University of Minnesota campus might quiet down in the summer, but the University’s work doesn't stop—and sometimes, work can be fun! Bookmark this guide to what’s happening.
The fight against ‘forever chemicals’
Imagine a substance that can perform an array of valuable services, and is also astoundingly durable. In the 1940s, 3M and DuPont discovered this wonder product. A class of chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) offered long-lasting use in a spectrum of applications and products but today their ubiquity and durability have come back to haunt humanity.
University of Minnesota places first in two categories in US sustainability rankings
For the first time, the University of Minnesota ranked first among U.S. institutions in two categories in the Times Higher Ed (THE) Impact Rankings.
New gene-editing therapy shows early success in fighting advanced GI cancers
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have completed a first-in-human clinical trial testing a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technique to help the immune system fight advanced gastrointestinal (GI) cancers.
Fueling the State’s Economy
From our five campuses in Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester and the Twin Cities to Extension offices in all 87 counties, the University of Minnesota fuels the state's economy, innovation and workforce, and drives $11.5 billion in annual economic impact.
Veterinary students are buzzing about bee medicine
Veterinary students at the University of Minnesota are embracing an unlikely patient: the honeybee.
Celebrating all things insects
The recent 2025 Great Minnsect Show at the University of Minnesota was a buzzing success. Held on May 3 at the North Star Ballroom and Ruttan Hall on the St. Paul campus, the event attracted over 1,000 visitors, all eager to explore the fascinating world of insects.
Defining the future of agriculture
At the University of Minnesota, we're rolling up our sleeves and amping up our research to help feed the world while protecting our environment.