Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), March 10th, 2007
Byline: Mary Jane Smetanka; Staff Writer
Is he or isn't he? Only University of Minnesota officials and former Vice President Al Gore know, and neither is talking.
But another tantalizing hint that Gore might be in line for an honorary doctorate at the U was dropped at Friday's Board of Regents meeting.
As the board approved a list of undisclosed recommended honorees, board Chairman Anthony Baraga took a minute and spilled the beans on who some of those folks were. Especially the ones from northern Minnesota, where Baraga lives.
One is award-winning architect David Salmela, who hails from...
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