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Horticulturist Paul Knuth poses for a portrait at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory on Thursday, April 4. "We can grow it right here and then I can see 1,000 people coming in enjoying it, so it's very rewarding," Knuth said of his job at the conservatory.

Q&A: Como horticulturist talks flower shows and apartment plants

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 11, 2019
A&E caught up with Paul Knuth to learn about Como’s seasonal flower shows and why he became a horticulturist.
Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center Manager Saeed Bihi poses for a portrait at the center on Tuesday, March 9. Bihi is working to increase activities and programs for youth in the neighborhood in an effort to keep them off the streets.

In light of recent violence, Cedar-Riverside community weighs public safety solutions

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published April 11, 2019
Recent shootings have prompted conversations between residents, business owners, MPD and City officials.
Sexual assault advocate Abby Honold speaks to a crowd on East Bank on April 18.

City aims to implement victim-centered sexual assault policies

by Miguel Octavio
Published April 11, 2019
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minneapolis Police Department Chief Medaria Arradondo rolled out the new policies last week.
A view from the top floor of Pioneer Hall during renovation on Thursday, June 14.

The fifth name: History hangs on Pioneer Hall

by Jake Steinberg
Published April 11, 2019
With renovations concluding this summer, some are questioning the name of the University's first residence hall.
Ryan Machtmes presents at the Student Senate meeting on Thursday, April 3 in Mondale Hall. Machtmes and the Organization for Graduate and Professional Students with Disabilities have been working on a resolution to establish a required training on disability accommodations across the University system.

UMN Senate resolution asks for mandatory training on disability accommodations

by Kait Ecker
Published April 11, 2019
The resolution, which advocates for better disability accommodation training, will be presented to the University Senate in May.
Max Meyer watches the ball at Siebert Field on Tuesday, April 9.

Gophers’ Max Meyer adjusts to new roles: game one starter and top hitter

by Jack Warrick
Published April 11, 2019
Max Meyer served as the closer last season and tied a program-record with 16 saves.
Natalie Denhartog hits the ball on Friday, March 29 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat the Purdue Boilermakers 5-1.

‘Great, not good’: freshman Natalie DenHartog makes waves in Minnesota offense

by Erik Nelson
Published April 11, 2019
DenHartog is second on the Gophers in RBIs and home runs and third in batting average.
Students from the University of Minnesota campuses including the Twin Cities, Crookston and Morris gather on the steps for a rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday, April 3 as a part of Support the U Day.

Senate pushes to slow UMN administrative spending

by Isabella Murray
Published April 11, 2019
New legislation would require the University to devise a plan for cutting administrative costs by 10 percent.

Gophers extend volleyball head coach Hugh McCutcheon

by David Mullen
Published April 11, 2019
On Wednesday, the Gophers announced they had agreed to an extension with volleyball head coach Hugh McCutcheon.
New UMN program hunts for policy addressing wildlife crisis

New UMN program hunts for policy addressing wildlife crisis

by Dylan Anderson
Published April 11, 2019
Program seeks to combine research about chronic wasting disease and provide policy solutions.

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