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The Minnesota Daily

Sarah Vast, Human Resources Assistant for the University of Minnesota, poses for a portrait outside Peik Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Last winter Vast struggled to find child care when schools closed due to extreme cold weather and ended up bringing their child to work at times. Other parents also coordinated when they had difficulty finding child care on short notice. 

University groups work to ensure employees can use sick leave for unscheduled child care

by Niamh Coomey
Published October 24, 2019
University groups are looking to clarify language in employee rules and contracts after confusion last winter.
Morrill Hall as seen on Saturday, Oct. 12.

University, state officials weigh HEAPR-heavy capital request

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published October 24, 2019
The University's state infrastructure funding needs went unfulfilled last session, prompting officials to ask if a large HEAPR amount is the right strategy.
Illustrated by Hailee Schievelbein

City to study potential impact of rent stabilization

by Caitlin Anderson
Published October 24, 2019
The policy could cap the amount landlords can increase rents in the city.
Minneapolis Police Officer Todd Loining addresses concerns regarding safety in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood at the First Congregational Church on Tuesday, Oct. 22.  

Homicide in Marcy-Holmes prompts fourth safety meeting this year

by Taylor Schroeder
Published October 24, 2019
Community members exchanged concerns with neighborhood officials over violent crime in the area at a meeting Tuesday.
Wendy Pradt Lougee, University librarian and dean of libraries, poses for a portrait in Wilson Library on Wednesday, Oct. 16. 

A pioneer of digital libraries: Wendy Pradt Lougee retires from her longtime legacy as University librarian

by Natalie Rademacher
Published October 24, 2019
Lougee helped the library system transition into the digital era.
Campus Crime Update: Fall brings decrease in neighborhood property crime

Campus Crime Update: Fall brings decrease in neighborhood property crime

by Taylor Schroeder
Published October 24, 2019
Cedar-Riverside, Marcy-Holmes and Southeast Como have all seen a decrease in property-related crimes over the past month.
Skoog: UNCENSORED: Evaluating the College Republicans’ aesthetic

Skoog: UNCENSORED: Evaluating the College Republicans’ aesthetic

by Caroline Skoog
Published October 24, 2019
If you turn on Dark Side of the Moon right at the moment that the College Republicans begin painting their bridge panel, the album aligns with the mural’s defacement to the exact second. Freaky.
Culture compass: puppets, Ghostbusters and felines

Culture compass: puppets, Ghostbusters and felines

by Mariah Flores
Published October 24, 2019
Here's your A&E guide to the weekend.

Minnesota soccer reflects on the season as it draws to a close

by Julianna Landis
Published October 23, 2019
Senior Marisa Windingstad and freshman Katie Duong reflect on this past season
Illustrated by Harry Steffenhagen

New policy would require sustainability improvements at local farmers’ markets

by Caitlin Anderson
Published October 23, 2019
The Green to Go ordinance guides city organics and recycling policies.

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