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.”

Workforce shortages and the financial challenges of operating OB units were cited as the main reasons for closures.

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.

People are calling Minnesota "The State of Dance" after a weekend of domination at UDA Dance Nationals down in Orlando, Florida.

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)

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.

"If you are a federal worker now, you need to be prepared for an all-out assault on where you work and the security of your job."

Wednesday was a big day for hockey in Minnesota, as organizers kicked off the 19th annual Hockey Day Minnesota event.

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.

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!”

Feb. 28 is the deadline to submit applications for the competition, which is open to adult and student artists in the council’s seven-county service area