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June 20, 2007

Operation Military Kids

Nearly 15,000 Minnesota children are affected by the military deployment of a loved one. To support them during these difficult times, the University of Minnesota, U.S. Army and others have teamed up to host “Operation Military Kids.” Jim Deidrich, a U of M Extension associate professor, explains.

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Posted by dswain at 04:16 PM

June 14, 2007

Minnesota's Future Doctors

Getting into medical school is a daunting process for college students nationwide regardless of their ethnic or economic background. To reach out and incorporate minority and rural students into the rigorous field of medicine, the University of Minnesota has created a program called Minnesota’s Future Doctors. Jo Peterson, director of the program, explains.

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Posted by dswain at 04:34 PM

June 06, 2007

A Strong Minnesota Dairy Industry

June is National Dairy Month, and in Minnesota, dairy farmers are pulling together to continue the momentum of their industry. Neil Broadwater, a University of Minnesota Extension educator, says Minnesota dairy farmers are maintaining the industry’s role as a strong component of the state’s economy.

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Posted by dswain at 04:05 PM