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The Board of Regents meet about the East Gateway Project Resolution, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. The Board of Regents holds a meeting each month.

Twelve regent candidates recommended to Legislature

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published January 20, 2021
The candidates include four women, eight men and four people of color, including one who could become the first Native American regent in the University’s 200-year history.
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson and administrative assistant Abdi Mohamed discussed safety concerns with local Muslim leaders at Seward neighborhood’s Tawfiq Islamic Center on Tuesday.

Local mosques consider lockdown over inauguration violence fears

by Jasmine Snow
Published January 19, 2021
While local law enforcement does not officially recommend closures, increased caution and vigilance were emphasized at a recent community safety meeting.
Gophers center Klarke Sconiers fights for a pass at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

Gophers women’s basketball picks up second Big Ten road win at Nebraska

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 19, 2021
Gadiva Hubbard’s 12-point fourth quarter is what ultimately gave Minnesota its second Big Ten win of the season.
Kueppers: “Shocked but not surprised”

Kueppers: “Shocked but not surprised”

by Henry Kueppers
Published January 19, 2021
The attack on the nation’s Capitol on Jan. 6 has impacted all Americans — regardless of your age and background.
Brankin: It’s not cool to hate Taylor Swift anymore

Brankin: It’s not cool to hate Taylor Swift anymore

by Tara Brankin
Published January 19, 2021
There are plenty of celebrities to harbor resentment toward, but Taylor Swift shouldn’t be one of them.
Jake and Maggie, former students at the University of Minnesota, check out one last time at the Dinkytown Wine and Spirits on Saturday, Jan. 9. “I am going to miss the deals and the people here, truly an experience, and I hope for the best for the owners.”

The last day: Dinkytown Wine & Spirits shutters after 30 years

by Lydia Morrell
Published January 18, 2021
Students and regular customers crowded in the popular liquor store on its final day open to say goodbye to the owners and the store’s legacy.
Sophomore Angus Flanagan plays during the Gopher Invitational on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018.

Q&A with Angus Flanagan and Justin Smith

by Matthew Kennedy
Published January 18, 2021
Gophers’ golf coach Justin Smith and top player Angus Flanagan weigh in on the Gophers’ seven upcoming tournaments.
Outside hitter Alexis Hart jumps to spike the ball at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Gophers were upset by Oregon, losing 3 sets to 1. 

An unusual spring season awaits Gophers volleyball

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published January 18, 2021
After not playing a fall season, Minnesota and the rest of the Big Ten will begin a conference-only spring season in January.
Nadia Aruri dips pita bread into a plate of hummus after drizzling olive oil and sprinkling paprika for finishing touches on Friday, Jan. 15 in Minneapolis. Aruri, a sophomore majoring in Urban Studies, is the Outreach Coordinator for the group Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Minnesota.

Sharing Food: Hommous bi Tahini

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published January 18, 2021
Sharing Food, a series by A&E, hopes to bring together students and their own cultural cuisines, letting no meal go unshared.
A small group of protesters gather in front of the Minnesota Capitol during the Hold the Line protest on Saturday, Jan. 16. The event was held to protest the presidential election results.

Scant turnout at State Capitol right-wing protests before Inauguration Day

by Lydia Morrell, Jasmine Snow, and Samantha Woodward
Published January 17, 2021
State Patrol and media outnumbered right-wing protesters during a weekend of demonstrations outside the Capitol building.

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