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Rachel Selly, Amanda Holscher, and Maddy Personius pose for portraits on Monday, Jan. 18 outside the former Dinkytown McDonalds that closed January 9th. Selly discusses her thoughts on the closure, “This year has done a toll on Dinkytown and it will never look the same without those arches.”

A campus icon: Students mourn the loss of Dinkytown McDonald’s

by Lydia Morrell
Published January 20, 2021
Developers will clear the popular University landmark to prepare for construction.
The Minnesota State Capitol on Nov. 18, 2018.

MSA launches bill tracker to monitor legislation impacting students

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published January 20, 2021
With its purchase of UJoin in the fall, the Minnesota Student Association will be able to continue its advocacy efforts online during the pandemic.
Jake and Maggie, former students at the University of Minnesota, check out one last time at the Dinkytown Wine and Spirits on Saturday, Jan. 9. “I am going to miss the deals and the people here, truly an experience, and I hope for the best for the owners.”

The last day: Dinkytown Wine & Spirits shutters after 30 years

by Lydia Morrell
Published January 18, 2021
Students and regular customers crowded in the popular liquor store on its final day open to say goodbye to the owners and the store’s legacy.
The Board of Regents convene for their October 2019 meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Lawmakers to vote on four open regent seats

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published January 14, 2021
Regent Michael Hsu, Randy Simonson, Richard Beeson and Thomas Anderson’s seats are open.
An empty lot stands across from the Cargill building, on the University's St. Paul campus, on Monday, Oct. 19.  The lot will be the site of the proposed Microbial Cell Production Facility.

Regents take next steps on BioMADE collaboration

by Abbey Machtig and Izzy Teitelbaum
Published January 9, 2021
The University projects that the partnership will result in a net cash flow of about $270,000 during the initial five-year period.
Joan Gabel on Zoom

Gabel reflects on fall semester, talks plans for COVID-19 and tuition cost

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published December 19, 2020
The University president also discussed the budget deficit in a virtual interview with the Minnesota Daily Friday.
University faces $166 million deficit, extends employee furloughs and pay cuts

University faces $166 million deficit, extends employee furloughs and pay cuts

by Hana Ikramuddin and Izzy Teitelbaum
Published December 16, 2020
The University of Minnesota is extending pay reductions and furloughs into June 2021, due to an expected budget shortfall of around $166 million.
UMN launching collaborative veterinary program with SDSU

UMN launching collaborative veterinary program with SDSU

by Evan Berg and Ethan Fine
Published December 16, 2020
A collaboration between the University and South Dakota State University aims to address a growing demand for veterinarians.
How reporting COVID-19 violations works at the U

How reporting COVID-19 violations works at the U

by Abbey Machtig and Izzy Teitelbaum
Published December 15, 2020
Policies, and consequences, may vary depending on whether students are subject to University housing rules, just the Student Conduct Code, or are part of Greek life.
A University of Minnesota Police car is parked outside of the Graduate Hotel on East Bank on Thursday, June 21, 2019.

Student board advocates to stop UMPD involvement in residence hall mental health crises

by Srilekha Garishakurti
Published December 15, 2020
The Student Mental Health Advocacy Board is raising awareness about the issues of resident and community advisor mental health.

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