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The Kollege Klub, a popular bar in Dinkytown, on Saturday, June 20.

Kollege Klub and Sally’s Saloon report highest COVID-19 case numbers in Minneapolis

by Lydia Morrell
Published October 31, 2020
Though COVID-19 precautions are in place, the restaurants continued to report cases in September as University students returned.
The Minnesota State Capitol on Nov. 18, 2018.

Lawmakers weigh in on long-awaited bonding bill, effect on UMN

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published October 29, 2020
“I don’t think that in the past the U has gotten their fair share,” Sen. Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis, said.
Njoya Chomilo poses for a portrait in front of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs on Sunday, Oct. 25. Chomilo, in his final year of graduate school, is one of the leaders of a petition to remove Mike Freeman from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs Dean’s Advisory Council.

Students continue to push for change in Humphrey School’s relationship with Freeman family

by Katelyn Vue
Published October 29, 2020
Despite student concerns, Mike Freeman remains seated on the Humphrey School Dean’s Advisory Council.
Photo Courtesy of Cherno Bah.

One year later: Family, friends search for justice for murdered Marcy-Holmes man

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published October 29, 2020
Abdoulaye Cisse’s murder remains unsolved after he was killed on his 27th birthday last year, not far from the University of Minnesota.
UMN Foundation takes over fundraising for entire M Health Fairview system, expected to increase donations

UMN Foundation takes over fundraising for entire M Health Fairview system, expected to increase donations

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published October 28, 2020
The Foundation will manage all philanthropic donations and gifts from donors.
Robbery in Dinkytown reported Tuesday evening

Robbery in Dinkytown reported Tuesday evening

by Samantha Woodward
Published October 27, 2020
The two male suspects fled in a white BMW SUV after pushing a person and taking their phone.
Class of 1875; depicts Helen Mar Ely (Williamson), the first woman to graduate from the University of Minnesota.

One hundred years later: White women at UMN and the 19th Amendment

by Jasmine Snow
Published October 27, 2020
Throughout the century, women have fought for suffrage from the halls of the University of Minnesota and beyond.
University to remain in phase 3 of Maroon and Gold Sunrise Plan

University to remain in phase 3 of Maroon and Gold Sunrise Plan

by Ava Thompson
Published October 26, 2020
University leaders delayed the transition from phase 3 to phase 4 of the Maroon and Sunrise plan due to increased COVID cases in Minnesota.
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 a proposed research facility.

UMN six-year capital plan supports new bioengineering labs on St. Paul campus

by Megan Phillips, City Reporter
Published October 26, 2020
The campus upgrades come amid federal funds and the establishment of a new public-private partnership for sustainability research.
Boynton Health pictured on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020.

Students voice concerns about Boynton’s capacity for COVID-19 testing and wait times

by Srilekha Garishakurti
Published October 26, 2020
Though the University has recently expanded testing availability, some students have been opting to get tested off-campus to obtain faster results, avoid appointment traffic and tight testing criteria.

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