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The University of Minnesota's inaugural Senior Advisor to the President for Native American Affairs, Karen Diver poses for a portrait. Photos by White House Photo Office, courtesy of Diver.

Karen Diver joins UMN as new senior leader for Native American affairs

by Marlee Louden
Published July 28, 2021
Diver started in the role earlier this summer.
Students roller skate in the Northstar Ballroom at the St. Paul Student Center during a roller disco event.

Cummerbunds and kneepads galore: Local Twin Cities roller skating community hosts “Skate Prom”

by Frankie Carlson
Published July 28, 2021
Several local skate groups and organizations come together to host the first large-scale skating meetup since pre-COVID-19, with a formal attire twist.
Brankin: Stop normalizing nicotine usage

Brankin: Stop normalizing nicotine usage

by Tara Brankin
Published July 28, 2021
The normalization of nicotine use can have a profoundly negative effect on young people’s lives.
Sarah Bacon prepares to compete at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Thursday, June 10th.

Gophers diver Sarah Bacon named Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year

by Michael Lyne
Published July 28, 2021
Bacon is the winningest woman in Gophers history with four national titles.
The land surrounding the upper St. Anthony lock and dam, which is expected to be given to the city of Minneapolis by the end of the year.

Mississippi riverfront project aims to represent Native American history

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 27, 2021
The organizers aim to involve Minnesota Dakota tribes and University of Minnesota students in developing a project centered around the Native American experience.
University researchers partner with Minneapolis and St. Paul to make crosswalks safer.

Improved transportation infrastructure coming to University Avenue Southeast and Fourth Street Southeast

by Sonja Kleven
Published July 27, 2021
inor improvements were made in 2019, but the majority of renovations were saved for the upcoming project.
Twerk N Paint and Art and Wine?: A&E’s guide to four Twin Cities art classes with a twist

Twerk N Paint and Art and Wine?: A&E’s guide to four Twin Cities art classes with a twist

by Macy Harder
Published July 27, 2021
Because painting and sipping is kinda like wining and dining — but better.
Review: “Sling” by Clairo

Review: “Sling” by Clairo

by Macy Harder
Published July 27, 2021
The artist takes a step away from indie pop with her second album, adding various new elements to her musical repository and putting her songwriting abilities on full display.
Eaton: When Riots get Rainbow-washed

Eaton: When Riots get Rainbow-washed

by Emily Eaton
Published July 26, 2021
Pride month may be over, but LGBT+ rights in the U.S. are more important than ever.

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