MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – University of Minnesota infectious disease expert Doctor Michael Osterholm does not support President Trump’s plan to withdraw the U-S from the World Health Organization. Osterholm says, “From a global public health perspective and specifically our health here in the United States, this is a public health disaster.”

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.

The University of Minnesota is asking for $235 million from state taxpayers for the 2025-26 school year as part of its $5 billion budget.

Rep. Marion Rarick (R - Maple Lake) told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS she has asked for “top-to-bottom” revenue and spending data for the entire University of Minnesota system.

The University of Minnesota dance team competes in the Universal Dance Association College Nationals in Orlando. (University of Minnesota/University of Minnesota)

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!”

There are a new crop of 20-somethings with an impressive new title. They are the Forbes' 30 Under 30, including the likes of Caitlyn Clark. One of those other impressive young people happens to work at the University of Minnesota.

The University of Minnesota's spirit squad won two national titles over the weekend, proving for a second consecutive year that the team is a force to be reckoned with. In a first for the program, the U of M won the title in the small coed game day cheer category.

University of Minnesota researchers have found that obstetrics units continue to close in rural counties in Minnesota and across the country.

Professor Maria Gini is among 25 to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring

The woman involved in the July 6, 2024 car crash that killed Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson including DUI and criminally negligent vehicular manslaughter.

Connor Caponi is expected to suit up in his 164th game as the Pioneers take on Minnesota Duluth on Jan. 24. That would put him five more games away from breaking DU's all-time record.