http://www1.umn.edu/urelate/newsservice/downloads/Images/MNmoment-300sq.jpg http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/ http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/ A weekly 90-second radio vignette featuring University of Minnesota expert commentary on rural, local and world issues, groundbreaking research and what the U of M is doing everyday to improve the global quality of life. Produced by the News Service and delivered every Monday morning. en-us dswain@tc.umn.edu 2008-05-14T16:26:57-06:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/128542.html While the name emerald ash borer may not sound threatening, the invasive pest has already killed 30 million trees as it moves west across the country. It hasn't yet reached Minnesota, which has a large population of ash trees, but... 128542@http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/ 2008-05-14T16:26:57-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/127731.html Independent minded college students are wrapping up final exams and returning home for a summer of fun. But the transition from living a parent-free life to the more structured home environment can be a difficult process. University of Minnesota senior... 127731@http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/ 2008-05-08T15:51:20-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/125953.html A contentious Senate race, a governor as a possible vice president and a national political convention in town: Minnesota is shaping up to be a hotbed of political activity. Additionally, U of M political scientist Kathryn Pearson says the state... 125953@http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/ 2008-05-05T15:25:02-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/124614.html Mother Nature has finally graced Minnesota with some warmer temperatures this spring, and gardeners are reaching for the trowels and tillers. David Zlesak, University of Minnesota Horticulture Extension educator, has some early season tips to get the most out of... 124614@http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/ 2008-04-28T15:57:34-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/123384.html Learning to lead, building friendships and developing self-confidence: those are just some of the lasting benefits for girls involved in sports and exercise as discovered by the University of Minnesota Tucker Center. The center, which researches women and sport, recently... 123384@http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/ 2008-04-21T15:17:01-06:00