The way the Big Ten Network analysts see it, the Fresno State defense must contain the two big players in Minnesota's offense when the teams collide Saturday night at Bulldog Stadium. Powering the Golden Gophers are tailback Rodney Smith, who has 3,051 career rushing yards, and wide receiver Rashod Bateman....
Trump Using Tax Day Trip to Tout 2017 Tax Cuts
ST. PAUL, Minn. — President Donald Trump will use Tax Day on Monday to visit Minnesota, an erstwhile Democratic stronghold he hopes to flip in 2020 after nearly winning it in 2016. Questions remain, however, about just how much he's politically benefiting from his signature legislative accomplishment. Minnesota, which gave...
Filmmaker Knew ‘Right Away’ Ilhan Omar Was a Political Star
Filmmaker Norah Shapiro explained how and why she made "Time for Ilhan" recently during Fresno State’s Cineculture series. The award-winning documentary captures the political rise of Ilhan Omar, who won a seat in the Minnesota Legislature before becoming the first Somali American elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Click on...
Young UCLA Hopes It Can Beat Fresno State. What Do You Think?
LOS ANGELES — As more freshmen find their way onto the field for UCLA, it might seem like new Coach Chip Kelly is focused on the future. However, Kelly insists his attention is on getting the Bruins a win, ideally against Fresno State on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. The...
Fresno County Employee Served Time for Murder. Now He's Running for Office.
By David Taub and Bill McEwen When Tony Morgan Amundson, an appraiser in the Fresno County Assessor-Recorder's Office, approached his boss about running for the elected position in Mariposa County, Paul Dictos encouraged him to give it a try. Imagine Dictos' surprise when he found out Monday (March 26) that...