The University of Minnesota and Duluth-based Essentia Health announced ambitious but vague plans on Friday to create an “all-Minnesota health system solution” through a $1 billion joint investment over five years.

The University of Minnesota and Essentia Health share the framework for a bold vision to write the next chapter of healthcare for all Minnesotans.

The University of Minnesota and Essentia Health are proposing a new non profit for academic medicine in Minnesota. The university currently operates under a collaborative agreement with Fairview Health Services.

The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers women's hockey team has a busy weekend ahead with their first Field Trip Day, a sold out home game at Ridder, followed by an outdoor game at Valleyfair Amusement Park.

MINNEAPOLIS — Friday night was the annual 'Best of the Best Showcase' hosted by the University of Minnesota Dance team. Originally created 23 years ago as a fundraiser for the team and to bring other high school and college teams together to perform.

Michigan State's goalie Trey Augustine, left, fights off Minnesota's Aaron Huglen, right, during the first period on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at Munn Arena in East Lansing. / Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

The University of Minnesota cheer squad also took home a national championship, the team’s first in its history. Cheerleading squads actually originated at the University of Minnesota in 1898. And the team still uses that original chant: “Ski-U-Mah!”

MLK Day is a federal holiday, so banks including U.S Bank, Wells Fargo and Huntington Bank will be closed. However, many ATMs will still be open. Regular pickups will take place in both Minneapolis and St. Paul on Monday.

The University of Minnesota women's basketball team has climbed one spot to No. 23 in this week's AP Top 25 Poll, released on Monday. It's the sec

The University of Minnesota gymnastics program officially opened the doors of the on-campus Gymnastics Performance Center, which was built in the Athletes Village footprint.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been a mess all season. They traded Karl-Anthony Towns just before the games started to count. There were financial and roster construction reasons to make the move, but Chris Finch has largely failed to adapt.

Democrats in the Minnesota House who have boycotted daily sessions are using tactics that lawmakers around the country have tried at least two dozen times before to thwart their opponents. It's not even a first for the state.