For the first time in the history of the University of Minnesota, women make up the majority of its governing board. Here's what that could mean for the issues the U of M is facing now.
Interim board member Tadd Johnson, a former University of Minnesota Duluth graduate studies director, was elected to a full term. Johnson is the first Native American regent.
West St. Paul City Council Member Robyn Gulley is joining the 12-member panel that governs the U along with former Allina Health CEO Dr. Penny Wheeler and Mary Turner, president of the Minnesota Nurses Association. Regent Tadd Johnson was re-appointed.