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Sarah Webstor Norton waits to be called to speak during a public hearing at Minneapolis City Hall on Thursday. Sarah works in the service industry and is in favor of a proposed $15 minimum ordinance.

Experts weigh in on Minneapolis $15 minimum wage

by Christopher Lemke
Published July 11, 2017
University and other experts give their take on how the $15 minimum wage can affect Minneapolis.
Grant implementation coordinator Jake Maxon poses for a portrait outside Penny's Coffee in Minneapolis on Friday, July 7.

University of Minnesota grad student brings national HIV plans to Hennepin County

by Bella Dally-Steele
Published July 11, 2017
After interning in the White House, Jake Maxon, 27, is fighting the spread of HIV for Hennepin County.
Suud Olat, a contributor to "A Stray" and former Kenyan refugee, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood. The 25-year-old, who is also an interpreter at St. Cloud Hospital, hopes that sharing his story through the film will improve the impression of the Somali community in Minneapolis and elsewhere.

“A Stray” depicts Somali American life in Minneapolis while confronting stereotypes

by Gunthar Reising
Published July 11, 2017
Last Wednesday, Minnesota State Representative Ilhan Omar introduced “A Stray,” a film exploring Somali identities, at the Walker.
The University of Minnesota announced Monday that Mariucci Arena will now be called 3M Arena at Mariucci. The change accompanies the company's $11.2 million sponsorship of Gopher Athletics and the Athletes Village.

Mariucci Arena renamed 3M Arena at Mariucci

by Jack White
Published July 10, 2017
Naming rights are included in 3M's $11.2 million sponsorship.
Senior Logan Storley wrestles against Illinois at the Sports Pavilion on Jan. 18.

Logan Storley: From the mat to the cage

by Drew Cove
Published July 10, 2017
The former Gophers wrestler Logan Storley recently signed with Bellator MMA.

University adds new sexual health minor

by Bella Dally-Steele
Published July 10, 2017
The minor will be available in the fall semester to masters and doctorate students.
Jack Sadek trains on Saturday, July 8, 2017 in the Excel Energy Center. The Minnesota Wild Development Camp is going from July 8 - 13.

Three current and former Gophers take to the ice at the Minnesota Wild development camp

by Jack Warrick
Published July 10, 2017
Justin Kloos, a former Gophers captain, attended the camp for the second time.
Seemore the sea turtle swims in her tank behind the scenes at Sea Life at the Mall of America on July 7, 2017. Seemore lost her shell in a boating accident and students from the University of Minnesota used 3D printing to build a new shell.

A shell upgrade for Seemore the sea turtle

by Sydney Baum-Haines
Published July 10, 2017
University of Minnesota researchers and students are designing a prosthetic upgrade for an injured sea turtle's shell.
Oleksandra Kharchenko performs during the professional open Latin championship semi-final round at the Twin Cities Open Ballroom Championships at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Minneapolis on July 8, 2017. The competition hosted dancers from across the nation.

National ballroom dance competition arrives in Minneapolis

by Gunthar Reising
Published July 10, 2017
Last Saturday, the Twin Cities Open ballroom championship hosted dancers from all over the country.
Lee Greenfield, former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives and board member of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, chats about campaign buttons at the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party's 2017 City Convention on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Greenfield said he has "boxes and boxes" of campaign buttons at his home.

Mayoral candidate Raymond Dehn upstages competitors at convention but misses DFL endorsement

by Bella Dally-Steele
Published July 9, 2017
The event, held in Minneapolis Saturday, often fails to lead to a DFL endorsement.

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