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

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

Summary

A former Macalester College professor in St. Paul, Minnesota, Paul Fischer, is charged with felony property damage for allegedly spilling urine on a student’s backpack. The incident is part of a series of similar urine-related cases at the college over about a year, leading to his resignation and legal action.

Key Facts

  • Paul Fischer, 55, worked 25 years as a biology professor at Macalester College.
  • He is charged with first-degree property damage after spilling urine on a student’s backpack causing over $2,000 in damage.
  • Police linked Fischer to at least six incidents involving urine found in trash cans, water bottles, and decorations around the college.
  • The student discovered urine on her backpack in December but reported it to police in February.
  • Fischer admitted to a habit of urinating into cups and disposing of the urine around campus over the past 1.5 to 2 years.
  • He resigned from the college during the 2025-2026 academic year after the investigation.
  • If convicted, Fischer could face up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
  • Macalester College stated they are aware of the charges but offered no further comment due to the ongoing legal case.
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