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Minnesota professor linked to series of bizarre incidents involving urine at university

Investigators determined professor responsible for urine found on a backpack, in trash cans and in water bottles A former professor at Macalester College in…

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The Guardian reports: Investigators determined professor responsible for urine found on a backpack, in trash cans and in water bottles A former professor at Macalester College in the Minnesota city of St Paul is facing a felony charge for allegedly spilling his urine on a student’s backpack while he still worked at the school, costing more than $2,000 in damages, according to a state criminal court document.

This entertainment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Macalester College, Minnesota and St Paul.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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Macalester College, Minnesota, St Paul, Paul Fischer
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Entertainment
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