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'Physics Circus' at U of M mixes science and stagecraft
Collapsing steel drums with steam and shooting rolls of toilet paper with a leaf blower are just a few ways a group of scientists use to prove that physics isn't so complicated in show that they call the "Physics Circus."
Two teachers from Minnesota are taking part in a White House ceremony today, where President Obama is recognizing them for their work teaching math and science.
Pawlenty may be more aggressive with cuts to schools this year
State leaders are focusing on education today as Gov. Pawlenty heads to New Orleans to chair a meeting of the Education Commission of the States and in St. Paul, a Minnesota House committee will hold a hearing to discuss a plan to secure more federal funds for schools.
Insight Bowl an important appearance for Gophers
The Minnesota Gophers football team is in Tempe, Ariz., getting ready to take on the Iowa State Cyclones in Thursday's Insight Bowl. The Insight isn't considered a major college bowl game, but it is worth a lot, financially and otherwise, to the U of M football team.