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Protesters lay on the ground outside of University of Minnesota Police Department headquarters as part of a “die-in” demanding the University disarm and defund UMPD on Sunday, June 7. They laid on the ground for eight minutes and 46 seconds to honor George Floyd.

Students stage ‘die-in’ at University of Minnesota police headquarters

by Audrey Kennedy
Published June 8, 2020
Students for a Democratic Society led the protest, which included an eight minute, 46 seconds demonstration in honor of George Floyd.
How the UMN COVID-19 model helps shape public policy

How the UMN COVID-19 model helps shape public policy

by Madeline Deninger
Published June 8, 2020
Minnesota officials have leaned on models — a collaboration between UMN and the Minnesota Department of Health — to make statewide decisions.
The Red Sea Resturaunt in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood on Friday, June 5.

Businesses contend with state reopening, protests

by Caitlin Anderson
Published June 8, 2020
Restaurants and businesses across the state have begun opening with restrictions June 1.
Gophers Defensive Back Benjamin St-Juste leaps for an Auburn pass at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Minnesota holds a 24-17 lead over Auburn heading into the third quarter of the Outback Bowl. (Kamaan Richards / Minnesota Daily)

Gophers’ defense will rely on familiar faces to take on increased roles in 2020

by Nick Jungheim
Published June 8, 2020
Minnesota will replace seven regular defensive starters from 2019.

University student organizes a K-12 tutoring and mentorship program

by Katelyn Vue
Published June 7, 2020
This fall, a program will officially launch to support K-12 students through unexpected life complications, by providing tutors and mentors.
Hailee Schievelbein

Editorial: The Minnesota Daily stands with protesters after the killing of George Floyd.

by The Minnesota Daily Editorial Board
Published June 7, 2020
How to safely protest during COVID-19, and, if you can’t, what you can do instead.
University of Minnesota medical student Edith Hernandez times out eight minutes and forty-six seconds while leading a moment of silence as first-year medical student Safa Abdulkadir holds an umbrella over them in pouring rain outside of the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s office on Tuesday, June 2.

Medical students show up for Black lives

by Jasmine Snow
Published June 7, 2020
University medical students arose as leaders and organizers during Floyd protests.
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

Students anxious about health care coverage due to COVID-19 uncertainties

by Jasmine Snow
Published June 7, 2020
Experts encourage recent graduates to examine the wealth of options available to them outside of University coverage.
Illustration by Luis Mendoza

UMN leaders weigh COVID-19 financial strategy options

by Max Chao
Published June 6, 2020
The Board of Regents will vote on the measures next week.
Minneapolis City Council meets in the council chambers at Minneapolis City Hall on Jan. 16, 2017.

Minneapolis City Council bans chokeholds, looks to improve transparency for MPD

by Madeline Deninger
Published June 5, 2020
The changes follow the Minnesota Department of Human Right's announcement that it would investigate the police department's last 10 years of conduct.

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