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

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!”

MINNEAPOLIS — Friday night was the annual 'Best of the Best Showcase' hosted by the University of Minnesota Dance team. Originally created 23 years ago as a fundraiser for the team and to bring other high school and college teams together to perform.

The University of Minnesota dance team competes in the Universal Dance Association College Nationals in Orlando. (University of Minnesota/University of Minnesota)

MLK Day is a federal holiday, so banks including U.S Bank, Wells Fargo and Huntington Bank will be closed. However, many ATMs will still be open. Regular pickups will take place in both Minneapolis and St. Paul on Monday.

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

The University of Minnesota women's basketball team has climbed one spot to No. 23 in this week's AP Top 25 Poll, released on Monday. It's the sec

The third-ranked Gophers women's hockey team scored three goals in the second period and three more in the third as it pulled away from Minnesota State for a dominant 8-3 victory, its third straight, Friday night at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis.

The University of Minnesota gymnastics program officially opened the doors of the on-campus Gymnastics Performance Center, which was built in the Athletes Village footprint.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been a mess all season. They traded Karl-Anthony Towns just before the games started to count. There were financial and roster construction reasons to make the move, but Chris Finch has largely failed to adapt.

In two categories, Open Pom and Open Jazz, Minnesota colleges dominated, taking four spots in the top five for both categories. Fun fact: Cheerleading was invented at the University of Minnesota.

The top team in Brewer's study, no surprise, are NCAA national champions Ohio State Buckeyes, who are valued at $1.96 billion — more than the estimated value for the Minnesota Twins. University of Texas football is right behind at $1.9 billion.