University of Minnesota, 1945-2000An engaging look at the Universitys past fifty years, in celebration of its sesquicentennial. Regional History An engaging look at the Universitys past fifty years, in celebration of its sesquicentennial. The University of Minnesota is unique for its combination of land grant mission and research focus, urban and rural campuses, the size of its student body, and the breadth of its programs, from agricultural extension through organ transplants. This