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Lil Yachty to perform at UMN’s Spring Jam

by Max Chao
Published April 2, 2018
Cashmere Cat and Ella Mai complete the lineup for the April 21 concert.
Senior Matic Spec, a native of Slovenia, poses for a portrait in his home on Saturday, March 24. Spec is the only student from Slovenia currently studying at the University of Minnesota.

UMN’s lone ambassadors: students reflect on being only one at school from country

by Lew Blank
Published April 2, 2018
At the University of Minnesota, 26 students are the only ones on campus from their countries of origin.
The Spectrum Apartments & Townhomes, as pictured on April 1, completed construction in 2017. Under city code, developers must pay park dedication fees to neighborhood organizations for projects planned after January 2014.

UMN neighborhoods use park fees to preserve green space while welcoming development

by J.D. Duggan
Published April 2, 2018
Neighborhood organizations have amassed thousands in park dedication fees due to incoming development.
Sophomore Stefan Milicevic returns the ball during a match against Ohio State University at Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, March 30.

Gophers split matches versus ranked foes

by Max Biegert
Published April 2, 2018
No. 33 Minnesota lost to No. 2 Ohio State but defeated No. 44 Penn State in the next dual.
The University of Minnesota rowing team practices on Tuesday, March 27 on the Mississippi River.

Gophers’ boats finish second and fifth in grand final races

by Ellie Martin
Published April 2, 2018
No. 20 Minnesota competed in the Doc Hosea Invitational on Saturday.
Bharat Pulgam, the founder of three companies and a freshman at the University of Minnesota, delivers the first speech of the evening as part of TEDxUMN: A Tale of Twin Cities, at the McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, March 30.

TEDxUMN tells the story of the Twin Cities at McNamara

by Sophie Vilensky
Published April 2, 2018
TEDxUMN — organized by students with a local angle.
Sophomore Amber Fiser pitches against Northwestern on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Minnesota wins two in shortened series

by Drew Cove
Published April 2, 2018
The Gophers scored 12 runs compared to the Fighting Illini's zero.
Catcher Eli Wilson swings during the game against St. John's University on Saturday, March 31 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers won 6-3.

Gophers rally to take series over St. John’s

by Jack Warrick
Published April 2, 2018
The Gophers moved to 18-10 overall after winning two of the three weekend games.
Kidney transplant survivor, Susan Markgraf, sits for a portrait on Saturday, March 31 in her home in Northeast Minneapolis. Markgraf met her kidney donor, Kelly, on a beach in Naples, Florida, who decided to donate after seeing one of Susan's Facebook posts about her need for the organ.

UMN employee finds kidney donor via social media

by Michelle Griffith
Published April 2, 2018
Susan Markgraf underwent a kidney transplant on March 26 after one of her Facebook friends offered to donate.
Redshirt freshman Rachel Schow clears a hurdle on Jan. 28, 2017 at the Field House.

Gophers open outdoor season at Ole Miss Classic, Raleigh Relays

by Kaleb Medhanie
Published April 2, 2018
Rachel Schow ran a career best in 400-meter hurdles with 59.14 seconds.

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