Sophomore Laura Docherty runs in the Oz Memorial on Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, at the Les Bolstad Golf Course in St. Paul.

Sophomore Laura Docherty runs in the Oz Memorial on Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, at the Les Bolstad Golf Course in St. Paul.

Alix Herzing reads a letter to the Minneapolis Public School Board during a board meeting at the John B. Davis Education and Service Center. Herzing, the mother of a first grader at the school, thanked Associate Superintendent Michael Thomas for canceling his proposal to move Marcy Open School.

Alix Herzing reads a letter to the Minneapolis Public School Board during a board meeting at the John B. Davis Education and Service Center. Herzing, the mother of a first grader at the school, thanked Associate Superintendent Michael Thomas for canceling his proposal to move Marcy Open School.

Minnesota defensive back Eric Murray attempts to intercept a pass against Penn State on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.

Minnesota defensive back Eric Murray attempts to intercept a pass against Penn State on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.

The Dinkytown area is experiencing drastic changes, including the construction of two new apartment complexes. The property owners, though often behind the scenes, are some of the most powerful players in shaping the change.

The Dinkytown area is experiencing drastic changes, including the construction of two new apartment complexes. The property owners, though often behind the scenes, are some of the most powerful players in shaping the change.

From the left: Alondra Cano, Lisa Bender and Andrew Johnson

Established in 1958 by the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, the Landscape Arboretum is the largest public garden in the Upper Midwest. It displays gardens, woods, prairies and plant collections.