Rape cases increased at UMN prior to 2022

From 2019-2021, rapes reported on and near campus increased, the majority of which occurred within University housing, according to a public records request.

David Monterroso

The University of Minnesota campus gates on East Bank, Nov. 12, 2022.

by Olivia Hines

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated from its original version to reflect recent related USG advocacy efforts.

The University of Minnesota saw an increase in rape cases reported on and near campus prior to the 2022-23 academic year.

There were 22 rape cases reported on the University campus that occurred in 2019, which slightly decreased to 20 in 2020. In 2021, cases more than doubled, reaching 42, according to public records the Minnesota Daily requested from the University.

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