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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks during the United Black Legislative Caucus at the Brian Coyle Center in Cedar-Riverside on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.

Attorney General charges all four officers involved in George Floyd’s killing

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published June 3, 2020
The state Attorney General Keith Ellison also upped charges against Derek Chauvin, the then-police officer who pinned Floyd to the ground.
The Phillips-Wangensteen Building at the corner of Harvard St SE and Washington Ave SE on the U’s east bank campus on Sunday, May 31. The building, which is home to the opthamology clinic, could be seeing major renovations in the future. 

Ahead of special session, UMN pushes job creation in infrastructure ask

by Madeline Deninger
Published June 3, 2020
The University has emphasized the economic impact of its infrastructure projects as the COVID-19 pandemic strains the state's economy.
Bill Dane, attorney at Student Legal Services, poses for a portrait in Van Cleve Park in Minneapolis on Monday, June 1. Dane said his workload recently increased as more students need to settle legal disputes.

Students face challenges to ending lease during COVID-19

by Katelyn Vue
Published June 3, 2020
Maddy Riemenschneider, a frontline COVID-19 worker, tried to terminate her lease for fear of spreading the disease to roommates, but has been unable to. Other student tenants are in the same situation.
Protesters cheer as SWAT officers leave the intersection of Southeast 4th Street and 15th Avenue Southeast just after 8 p.m. on Monday, June 1. Several people were arrested during a mostly student-led demonstration halting traffic at the intersection.

Five arrested after Dinkytown protest Monday night

by Audrey Kennedy
Published June 3, 2020
At least two were charged with misdemeanors for unlawful assembly.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Review: ‘Rick and Morty’ Season Four starts rocky, saved in the final five episodes

by Norah Kleven
Published June 3, 2020
Highlights and a synopsis of the highly anticipated fourth season of the late night sci-fi comedy.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Virtual Escape: Local puzzlers find innovative ways to pursue their passions during COVID-19

Published June 3, 2020
With escape rooms closed during the pandemic, the virtual escape room format poses endless opportunities for escape room and puzzle hunt enthusiasts.
Illustration by Luis Mendoza

More than 1,000 researchers resume work as Twin Cities campus begins to reopen

by Abbey Machtig
Published June 2, 2020
Researchers must follow guidelines set by individual colleges and departments to continue working.

Around 1,000 researchers resume work as Twin Cities campus begins to reopen

by Abbey Machtig
Published June 2, 2020
Researchers must follow guidelines set by individual colleges and departments in order to continue working
Letter to the Editor: A recent high school grad reflects on the killing of George Floyd

Letter to the Editor: A recent high school grad reflects on the killing of George Floyd

by Letter to the Editor
Published June 2, 2020
Who knew the “evil” the police were battling was the color of my skin?
Letter to the Editor: Using peace to solve police brutality

Letter to the Editor: Using peace to solve police brutality

by Letter to the Editor
Published June 2, 2020
It is time for reform and peaceful protest.

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