NEWS

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9/4/2019, 10:47pm

Multiple Dinkytown businesses could close to make way for large-scale apartment

By Caitlin Anderson

A towering high-rise could drastically change Dinkytown's skyline.

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7/2/2019, 10:00pm

Perceived light rail crime rates in UMN area don't reflect reality, officials say

By Mohamed Ibrahim

While University of Minnesota area community members have expressed concern about safety on light rail platforms, local officials say current crime trends mirror past years. 

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6/25/2019, 8:37pm

UMN unveils remodeled lib ed draft plan

By Dylan Anderson

A committee tasked with overhauling the University of Minnesota’s liberal education requirements has three draft plans making their way around the University community, including several major changes. The curriculum has largely been unchanged since the ‘90s.

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Gabel hopes inauguration is less pageant, more party

By Dylan Anderson

After a week of events, Joan Gabel will be inaugurated as the first female president of the University of Minnesota on Friday.

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UMN introduces $317.2 million state infrastructure funding ask

By Mohamed Ibrahim

“The competition for those dollars is tremendous and we’ll try to be fair,“ said Sen. David Senjem, R-Rochester. “This is not a candy jar full of money — we’ve got to, frankly, work within our budget.”

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9/8/2019, 9:42pm

First active learning lab opens at University of Minnesota

By Natalie Cierzan

In an active learning lab, students can interact with their peers on group research projects that are designed by themselves, not by their professors. 

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7/2/2019, 10:00pm

Gopher Express to feature more international snacks

By Farrah Mina

As of September, Student Unions and Activities will spotlight and expand its selection of snacks from different parts of the world at the Gopher Express locations on the University's Twin Cities campus.

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6/25/2019, 11:24pm

New UMN exhibit explores history of LGBTQ student activism

By Gwiwon Jason Nam

The exhibit, FREE: Remembering the History of Early LGBTQ Organizing in Minnesota, holds archives focused on FREE (Fight the Repression of Erotic Expression), which was one of the first LGBTQ student organizations in the country, established 50 years ago.

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9/9/2019, 11:07pm

Research explores strategies for how forests can adapt to climate change

By Natalie Rademacher

As the world is warming, the average higher temperatures could force trees from southern Minnesota to migrate north where climate conditions are more suited to them. 

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9/1/2019, 8:49pm

After two years and $104.5 million, Pioneer Hall reopens to UMN students

By Hana Ikramuddin

The $104.5 million renovation includes a new dining hall, which is expected to serve 10,000 meals a day. 

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9/1/2019, 8:48pm

MSA president discusses relationship with U president, dining contract

By Samantha Hendrickson

Undergraduate student body president Mina Kian emphasized diversity and reviewing the University's dining contract among top priorities and goals for the 2019-20 school year.

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9/14/2019, 8:16pm

Fire reported at TCF Bank Stadium

By Katrina Pross and Joe Kelly

A fire occurred on the roof of TCF Bank Stadium Saturday evening, according to officials.

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9/13/2019, 7:02pm

First regents meeting briefly interrupted by union protest

By Dylan Anderson and Niamh Coomey

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents wrapped up its first meeting of the academic year Friday after beginning its final session with an unexpected guest — a brief protest from a campus workers union. 

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9/12/2019, 8:46am

Abduction attempted in University-area neighborhood

By Tiffany Bui

An attempted abduction occurred early Thursday in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood, according to a campus-wide timely warning.

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9/12/2019, 12:44am

MSA, city looking to include students in affordable housing policy

By Mohamed Ibrahim

Minneapolis city officials and student government members are working to define where students fit in affordable housing policy. 

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9/12/2019, 12:42am

The buzz around bees moves to public spaces

By Natalie Rademacher

“These lawns are small changes with a large impact,” said James Wolfin, a recent University graduate.

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9/12/2019, 12:37am

Homeless increase in the Twin Cities is mirrored near the University

By Dylan Miettinen

Multiple homeless individuals reiterated that feeling. On the cool concrete, where some people walk and others reside, people who have experienced crime, addiction and mental health issues also experience music, laughter and joy.

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9/12/2019, 12:22am

Activists, UMN students show support for alleged Richard Liu victim

By Emma Dill

“To have his face be the image that’s representing this issue makes it seem like it's one about individual misbehavior when really, for us, the issue is much bigger than that,” said activist Rose Liu. “It’s one that’s important for Chinese women and women more generally.”

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9/11/2019, 11:13pm

University faculty kick off school year with discussion of mandatory disability training

By Niamh Coomey

The FCC’s initiative to implement mandatory disability training will be ongoing throughout this year.

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