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Mitchell Hamline Launches Wellness Center – News and Events
Shammah Bermudez, Director of Disability and Student Services, cuts the ribbon for the new Mitchell Hamline Wellness Center on Monday, May 2, 2022. Natalie Netzel '15 (left) and Lynn LeMoine '11 (right) hold tape.
In an ongoing effort to…
Minnesota Senate targets rent control in cities
Minnesota Senate passes bill that would retroactively override rent control measures approved by voters in St. Paul and Minneapolis
ST PAUL, Minn. — Senate Republicans are seeking to reverse rent control measures that…
Mary Duvall Named Vice President of Development at Luther College | Securities
President Jenifer K. Ward announced the appointment of Mary Duvall as Vice President for Development at Luther College. Beginning this summer, Duvall will provide leadership and mentorship to staff in the Development Offices, Alumni…
Minnesota – Second Judicial District Nominees
Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Candidates for Second Judicial District to Governor Tim Walz
ST. PAUL, MN (STL.News) The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced that it is recommending three candidates for…
Statement by McCollum on Earth Day 2022
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released this statement today to celebrate Earth Day:
“On this 52nd Earth Day, we take time to reflect on stewardship of this precious planet we call home,” said Rep. McCollum. “This is an opportunity…
Government appoints Iverson Landrum to fill vacancy in First Judicial District
Iverson-Landrum
--Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday announced the appointment of Kathryn Iverson Landrum to serve as a district court judge for Minnesota's First Judicial!-->!-->…
There’s No Week Like D3 Week – The Oracle
Fostering athletic growth and honoring their success with a week-long celebration is one way Hamline ensures its support for athletes while on campus.
The Hamline Women's Football Team performed a choreographed dance for the first SAAC D3…
11 Blackwell Burke lawyers join Norton Rose Fulbright in Minneapolis – Twin Cities
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International law firm based in London Norton Rose Fulbright announced it was expanding its Minneapolis office with 11 attorneys, including four partners, from a trial law firm Blackwell Burke. Join Norton Rose…
Legal experts urge changes to law after decision not to charge Minneapolis officer who shot and…
Welcome to the Glean, MinnPost's twice-daily Minnesota news roundup.
Rochelle Olson writes in the Star Tribune: "The decision not to charge the Minneapolis police officer who…
UW-Stout Physics Professor Wins UW System Achievement Award
April 6—MENOMONIE — After more than 20 years, Professor Laura McCullough's motivation when she enters the classroom at UW-Stout has not changed."On the first day of class, I tell my students that I'm not here to teach them physics; I'm here…
Barron grad now Minnesota judge | Free News
A Barron native has been named a district judge in Minnesota.Governor Tim Walz has appointed Kari Willis as…
TEDxHamline is on fire this spring – The Oracle
TEDxHamlineUniversity is coming to Sundin Music Hall on April 5, thanks to a team of five student leaders. The TED Talks at Hamline started as a dream in the minds of students Mohamed Mohamed and Conner Sudick two years ago. Today, they're…
Concordia, Minn. Names NA3HL Coach Former Hamline Olimb New Bench Manager for Cobbers Men’s…
OLIMBConcordia (Minn.) announced Monday that Kirk Olimb has been named the new head coach of Concordia's men's hockey program.Olimb, who served as head coach and general manager of the NA3HL's Willmar Warhawks, becomes the sixth head coach…
MFT 59, online – The Oracle
After 14 days of canceled classes and thousands of educators and community supporters taking to the strike lines, Minneapolis Public Schools announced a tentative agreement with Local Union 59 of the Minneapolis Federation of Educators at…
Name Image and Probability – The Oracle
Conversations at Division I central schools spilled over to Hamline and other Division III universities regarding what might be considered the lucrative new element of collegiate sports.
Sporting Director Jason Verdugoviews the world of NIL…
The GOP weighs its choice of convention
article In Milwaukee, one of two cities vying to host the Republican presidential convention in 2024, Democrats were pilloried by would-be visitors after predawn election results handed Wisconsin to Joe Biden during the 2020 White…
Legal analysts weigh in on significance of Brown Jackson’s SCOTUS confirmation hearing
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic Senate confirmation hearings began on Monday. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar opened her remarks by commenting on the significance of this moment in American history."One…
Pig’s Eye landfill task force wins bipartisan support – Twin Cities
It's said that at the Minnesota State Capitol, policymaking often comes second to politics, an axiom that could further complicate the future of Pig's Eye, the city's largest and most overlooked regional park. .
State Senator Foung Hawj,…
Football: Phil Nicolaides hired as Macalester head football coach
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ST. PAUL, Minn. - Macalester College Athletic Director Donnie Brooks announced the hiring of Phil Nicolaides…
Joe Spartz, president of Greater St. Paul BOMA, will retire in June
After nearly a decade leading the Greater St. Paul Building Owners and Managers Association during a time of profound transition in downtown St. Paul, Joe Spartz plans to retire in June.
Spartz, 64, who was hired as president of Greater St.…
Judge Anne McKeig to Share Her Legal Rise at HCLL – Park Rapids Enterprise
The Headwaters Center for Lifelong Learning (HCLL) presents "I'm Just a Federal Dam Girl" with the Hon. Anne K. McKeig, 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 at the Armory Arts and Events Center.McKeig joined the Minnesota Supreme…
Winnebago County Circuit Court Branch 3 nominees list qualifications
Voters will decide between two candidates for Winnebago County Circuit Court Branch 3 judge in the April 5 election. Bryan Keberlein and Lisa Krueger will be vying for a six-year term after incumbent Barbara Key did not seek re-election…
After no championship since 2019, Division III Women’s National Collegiate Hockey Tournament…
Nazareth celebrates its first UCHC championship after a 7-0 win over Manhattanville on March 5 (Photo: Nazareth Athletics).The NCAA Division III Women's Ice Hockey Committee has announced the 10 teams selected for the 2022 NCAA Division III…
Advice for living a century; celebrate with Marge Swenson
It's not that unusual to see an Oak Ridger live to be 100 years old (which more or less disproves glow in the dark with the radiation theory). What's super amazing about an Oak Ridger who's about to do this — Tuesday, March 8 — is that she…
Merila Named Judy Kruckman Women’s Gymnastics Athlete Scholar
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MADISON, Wis.– Brooke Merila of Gustavus Adolphus College (Minn.) has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Judy Kruckman Women's Gymnastics…
St. Paul’s City Charter Commission Seeks to Dismantle Downtown and East Side Neighborhoods…
As a result of the redistricting, could an East Sider like Jane Prince, who represents Ward 7 on the St. Paul City Council and lives in Dayton's Bluff, suddenly wake up in Ward 2, which is currently represented by Rebecca Noecker?
It's a…
Alum uses NCAA platform to raise awareness of Indigenous athlete representation – News and Events
Jessie Stomski Seim '08 is General Counsel for the Prairie Island Indian Community.
Jessie Stomski Seim '08 is convinced she would never have attended law school or become general counsel for a tribal government if not for the…
are students abandoning ship? – The Oracle
The Oracle reported on the new wave of faculty and staff departures this spring, and new census data indicates that students are also leaving, more now than in previous years.
Administrators consider the current retention numbers to be good…
Longtime President and CEO of Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota receives Distinguished Career Award
For these reasons, Goodwill Industries International honors Wirth-Davis with the 2022 JD Robins Jr. Distinguished Career Award, which recognizes a Goodwill CEO for outstanding professional contributions and dedication to advancing the…
Senate DFL leader Melisa López Franzen outlines future plans in letter to voters
After almost a decade in the Senate, Senate DFL Leader Melisa López Franzen shared the following today letter to his constituents about his future projects:
Dear constituents and friends:
When I became a candidate for the Minnesota…
Judge sets $50,000 bond for ex-DC police lieutenant charged with sex with minor
A judge in Broward County, Fla., on Feb. 18 set $50,000 bail for the release of former DC police lieutenant Brett Parson, six days after Parson was arrested in Boca Raton on February 12 for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old. boy in…
Why the Legislature is Considering Creating Exceptions for Typeless Inputs That Already Exist
As Minnesota lawmakers and the city of Minneapolis debate new limits on no-hit search warrants following the murder of Amir Locke by a Minneapolis police officer, a point of contention has been whether to try to prohibit them…
Comings and goings
The Comings and Goings section aims to share the professional successes of our community. We want to recognize those who land new jobs, new customers for their business, joining boards of directors, and other accomplishments. Please…
WPVGA Presents Annual Industry Awards
In addition to its annual Hall of Fame induction, the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) presented several other annual industry awards at a banquet on February 9, 2022 at Stevens Point.…
Minnesota – First Judicial District Nominees
The Commission on Judicial Selection recommends that candidates in the first judicial district Governor Walz
ST. PAUL, MN (STL.News) The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates to fill…
exemptions and discussion – The Oracle
A return to campus sees no updates to Hamline's vaccination policy, while talks about safety and religious freedom continue.
On January 22, before the start of the spring semester, Hamline Campus COVID-19 Coordinator Tracey Stoeckel sent an…
House committee introduces bill that would require districts to seek approval to waive SROs –…
The House Education Committee introduced a bill on Tuesday that would require the marshal of public school safety to approve a district's decision not to hire a police officer for each school campus.
Jefferson County Republican Rep. Kevin…
Being Clear About Transparency – The Oracle
While reviewing the College of Liberal Arts curriculum, the dean's office noticed a security breach, prompting a broader discussion about transparency.
It has come to the attention of the Faculty Institutional Relations Committee…
Noem campaign returns Florida millionaire’s contribution
Governor Kristi Noem's re-election campaign has returned $980 to a Florida millionaire originally reported as coming from a nonprofit - which is not permitted to make political contributions. The…
Ivy League Supreme Court snobbery is a recent development
The first Harvard graduate to become Chief Justice, John Roberts.…
Pandemic or not, some of Minnesota’s barbershop quartets are picking up the Valentine’s…
January 31 — It was 1954, and romantic crooners like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Doris Day were dominating the airwaves. Gordon Everest would have none of that.Everest, then a college student in Alberta, Canada, tuned in to old-timers…
Pandemic or not, some of Minnesota’s barbershop quartets are picking up the tradition of…
It was 1954 and romantic crooners like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Doris Day were dominating the airwaves. Gordon Everest would have none of that.
Everest, then a college student in Alberta, Canada, tuned into the old tunes - like in…
Merger Talks Between Two Northeast Ohio Law Schools Are Officially Over
Merger talks between the northeastern Ohio law schools of the University of Akron and Cleveland State University have officially ceased, with the two institutions deciding to remain independent for the time being.
AU President Gary Miller…
What is the status of a potential merger between the University of Akron Law School and…
Officials from the University of Akron and Cleveland State University announced in August 2020 that they would form a committee to explore the idea of merging their law schools.
The fact that it was even considered sparked interest not…
State Representative Rena Moran launches campaign for Ramsey County Commissioner
Rep. of State Rena Moran, DFL-St. Paul, said Monday she will run for the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners this fall.
St. Paul House Rep. Rena Moran, DFL-St. Paul. (Jean Pieri / Pioneer Press)
Moran will seek the board seat…
Court battle over ventilator takes patient from Minnesota to Texas
Scott Quiner, operations manager at a Minnesota transportation company, fell ill with Covid-19 in October.Mr Quiner, 55, who was not vaccinated, was hospitalized the following month and his case became so severe that he had to be placed on…
Ramsey County Commissioner Toni Carter will not seek re-election – Twin Cities
Longtime Ramsey County Commissioner Toni Carter said Wednesday she will not be running again in the fall.
Carter, whose District 4 encompasses several St. Paul neighborhoods, was first elected to the Board of Commissioners in 2005 and…
Questions persist a year after GOP group voted proxy for Electoral College for Trump | local…
If Republicans who signed official-looking documents in late 2020 seeking to hand over Wisconsin Electoral College votes to President Donald Trump wanted to challenge the results, there was a different process for doing so.Instead, as…
Burnsville city manager resigns | Burnsville
Burnsville City Manager Melanie Mesko Lee resigned on Friday, January 14.City Council will formally accept…
Continuing the work of the 2021 National Resource Stewardship Summit Action Plan
On November 2, 2021, the National Alliance for Public Safety Foundation (NAPSG) released the “Key Findings and Action Plan for the 2021 National Resource Stewardship Summit”…
Public Comment Prompts Changes to Proposed Religious Use Ordinance
By Jane McClure
The new regulations for religious uses in St. Paul are very different from what they were a few months ago, when they caused a citywide outcry.The passage of the new regulations…
Jamie Raskin warns of Trump’s control over GOP, ‘authoritarian approach’
Congressman Jamie Raskin on Sunday warned of the emergence of authoritarian tendencies within the Republican Party, which remains largely controlled by former President Donald Trump."Donald Trump's GOP now positions itself outside the…
Trump’s grip on US Republicans persists after January 6 | Donald Trump News
Washington DC - Former US President Donald Trump's grip on the Republican Party has only tightened since he stepped down, despite the storm of controversy and the many criticisms he has faced in the wake of the riot last year at the…
A step-by-step guide to protecting your business from disasters
Ed. Remark: This is the last part of a series of articles on maternity in the legal professions, in partnership with our friends from Mothers Esquire. Welcome Brandy Mai back to our pages. Click on here if you would like to donate to…
Longtime Maslon lawyer prolific author David Herr dies – Minnesota lawyer
Maslon's longtime associate David F. Herr, considered a Minnesota law giant for his decades of highly respected work as an appellate and litigator in complex cases, legal educator and prolific author on the right, died. He was…
Tweed’s curator is remembered for her strong advocacy
“There are very, very few Native American conservatives working in the United States,” said Wendy Savage, a colleague of White Isaacs at UMD. “Seeing her succeed in this field and get a prestigious position at…
Breaking news from Minnesota, sports, business and entertainment at 3:20 am CST | Minnesota News
TRIAL OF OFFICER DAUNTE WRIGHTClosing arguments for the ex-officer in the death of Daunte WrightMINNEAPOLIS…
Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press at 1:40 am CST | Minnesota News
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Final arguments are scheduled for Monday in the manslaughter trial of the former…
Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment at 9:20 p.m. CST
DISCOVERY CORPS-MINNESOTA7 bodies found in a house in Minnesota; unknown cause of deathMOORHEAD, Minnesota (AP) - Authorities say the bodies of seven people were found in a twin house in a town in northwest Minnesota, but have not said how…
PERSPECTIVE: Protect and maintain investments in infrastructure
While many celebrated the passage of the $ 1.2 trillion infrastructure bill last fall, it's important to keep in mind that these extremely rare and large injections of cash aren't the best. approach to meeting the long-term infrastructure…
Board of Directors approves strategic plan for 2021-25 – News and events
Posted: December 14, 2021 The Dec. 7 board approved a strategic plan for Mitchell Hamline that sets goals in curriculum areas; access and opportunity; student experience; organizational excellence and culture; and community.!-->…
Luther College appoints Joe Troche as head football coach
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 8:25 AM…
A chance to become a special master
In an article from September 15, 2021, I described the decision of the Academy of Court-Appointed Masters (ACAM) (1) to try to open up the profession of special masters by inviting people who had not previously been special masters to!-->…
Judge Regina Chu: 5 quick facts you need to know
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Kim Potter / Judge Regina M. Chu.
Judge Regina M. Chu is the presiding judge…
St. Paul School Board votes to close and merge schools
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Painful cuts forced by the "current reality of registrations"
The St. Paul School Board voted 5-2 on Dec. 1 to approve a revised version of Envision SPPS, a series of…
Food, prices and campus climate – L’Oracle
The tri-annual Campus Climate Survey organized by the Diversity Initiatives Steering Committee is back, featuring awards, events, food and research student experiences on campus.
Taleah AlldrittAnderson Center is located at the southwest…
SMSC Lawyer Is First Native American Appointed To State Appeals Court | Prior Lake News
Sarah Wheelock, lawyer for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux community, will become the first Native American…
Redrawing the map: what to expect from the Minnesota redistribution
Births, deaths and permanent residents change every year, in every city and every decade. It's the job of the US Census to account for these decennial changes and create a snapshot of…
The Midwest’s First Rent Stabilization Act – The Oracle
Voters on the final day of the election chose to enact the Midwest's first rent stabilization ordinance, and what some call one of the strongest in existence.
Saint Pauliets approved a ballot measure to enact the first and one of the…
Institute to Transform Child Welfare celebrates legislative victories in Minnesota – News and…
Posted: November 15, 2021
Joanna Woolman (right), from Mitchell Hamline's Institute to Transform Child Protection, speaks with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz at an event on October 18, 2021, to celebrate several measures adopted this…
Senate GOP gets permission to create private club for lawmakers and lobbyists during session
Senate Republicans last month received approval from the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board to create a private meeting space for lawmakers, lobbyists and other dues-paying members, raising concerns about…
Walz names first Native American to serve on Minnesota Court of Appeals – Twin Cities
Governor Tim Walz has appointed an attorney representing the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux community in Prior Lake to serve on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Sarah Wheelock. (Courtesy of the State of Minnesota)
Sarah Wheelock will be the…
Sarah Wheelock Appointed to Minnesota Court of Appeals | New
Sarah Wheelock was appointed to the Minnesota Court of Appeals on Friday. She will be the first Native…
Campus culture online becomes toxic – The Oracle
The anonymous Instagram account "@gossipgirl_hamline" entered Hamline culture online for immediate controversy a few weeks ago. The title "Source on Outrageous Lives of Piper Elite" encourages students to send anonymous tips to "expose"…
The NCAA and Small Liberal Arts Colleges – The Oracle
As Minnesota's premier university, it seems fitting that despite the school's size, both Hamline's president and athletic director hold senior positions within the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
The conundrum that is the NCAA…
Dakota County Judge Jamie Cork Recommended For Appeals Court | New
Earlier this year, Governor Tim Walz asked a merit-based selection committee made up of administration…
Governor Tim Walz Appoints Bryce Ehrman to Fill First Judicial District Vacancy | New
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan have announced the appointment of Bryce Ehrman as…
Governor appoints Ehrman to fill first judicial district vacancy
- On Thursday, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of Bryce Ehrman to the post of District Court judge for Minnesota's First!-->!-->…
Six young people selected to sit on St. Paul’s boards and commissions in the new “Youth on…
Six young community members were approved by City Council to serve on three city of St. Paul's boards and commissions as part of the Youth on Boards initiative this week.
Youth on Boards is a collaborative effort between St. Paul Parks and…
A “normal” season for extracurriculars? – The Oracle
It's the fourth semester of COVID-19 and extracurriculars from football, to debate, to the theater, all are in the depths of a normal semester.
The precipitous increase in the COVID-19 Delta variant throughout the summer and fall…
An attempt to share is benevolent – The Oracle
Shared governance at Hamline has raised concerns about the level of transparency as the school continues to move forward into the future.As part of a higher education institution, Hamline's academic departments and programs undergo constant…
A Scary Event – The Oracle
The Residential Housing Association (RHA) Haunted Hallway is sure to be a hit, as there are plenty of activities and hangouts planned for this fun and spooky evening.
Something scary is happening. Haunted corridor Wednesday October 27 from…
Midway Center finally demolished | Midway Como Frogtown Monitor
By JANE McCLURE
In early October, demolition equipment was swiftly swooping down on the remains of Midway Center. The excavators smashed the walls, and carefully picked and set aside the metal.…
SPPL leaders cheat on Hamline Midway library
By Jonathan Oppenheimer
As the St. Paul Public Library (SPPL) prepares to select a consulting firm to host awareness and listening sessions on the future of Hamline Midway Library, neighborhood…
Inauguration marked by music, speakers and student criticism
On Saturday, October 9, members of the Macalester community gathered at the Leonard Center Fieldhouse and on a live broadcast on Zoom, for the inauguration of President Suzanne Rivera. The ceremony was one of a variety of events over the…