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Many healthcare professionals said telehealth use has accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

State officials consider changes to telehealth following statewide study

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published October 6, 2024

A recent Minnesota Department of Health study into telehealth showed widespread benefits for patients and providers, prompting changes to telehealth in Minnesota. The Minnesota State Legislature requested...

Minnesotans can vote early in person or by mail until Nov. 4. The deadline for paper and online voter registration is Oct. 15, but people can also register in person on election day.

Early voting underway in Minnesota, election officials share voting information

by Grace Aigner
Published October 6, 2024

Early voting is underway in Minnesota as election officials aim to educate voters ahead of election day and increase voter turnout.Early voting began on Sept. 20 in Minnesota. Voters can cast their...

Fishing in Minnesota requires a license.

Minneapolis ranked second best city fishing city in Minnesota

by Katrina Bailey
Published October 4, 2024

Minneapolis ranked the second-best city in Minnesota to fish in, according to an analysis by Fishing Booker Blog. The number of available fishing charters, guides with the Angler’s Choice Award,...

The sensory-friendly rooms are meant for anyone experiencing overstimulation or stress while traveling. Courtesy of Metropolitan Airport Commission

MSP Airport announces sensory-friendly rooms coming in 2028

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published October 4, 2024

People experiencing sensory overload will soon have a space to help them de-stress in the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s planned sensory-friendly spaces. The Metropolitan Airports...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to explore what to do with the historic dam.

The future of Lock and Dam No. 1 remains uncertain

by Ainsley Brown
Published October 3, 2024

Whether St. Paul’s Lock and Dam No. 1 will be removed is still uncertain as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues its research into the lock and dam near the old Ford factory. Locks and dams...

The University of Minnesota campus provides accessibility through ramps into buildings.

Twin Cities ranked top five best city for people with disabilities

by Katrina Bailey
Published October 3, 2024

The Twin Cities placed within the top five for best cities to live in for people with disabilities in 2024, according to an analysis by WalletHub. Minneapolis ranked second and St. Paul fifth, both...

Metro Transit began lowering wait times for trains at light rail stations from 15 minutes to 12 minutes after 10 a.m.

Metro Transit adjusting, adding schedules to meet University demand

by Ainsley Brown
Published October 2, 2024

Metro Transit is adjusting bus and light rail frequency to meet the high demand for public transit around campus.Adding extra trains and buses, hiring more operators and drivers, and coordinating with...

The construction on Fourth Street is expected to end in mid-October, according to Hennepin County.

Construction continues to inconvenience Dinkytown businesses

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published September 30, 2024

Local businesses along Fourth Street are struggling with construction throughout Dinkytown, bringing increased financial and safety concerns. The construction, part of the Dinkytown Pedestrian Improvement...

The job market trend is affecting minimum wage and first professional jobs.

Minnesota’s job openings down since pandemic, students feeling the effects

by Grace Aigner
Published September 30, 2024

Job openings decreased throughout Minnesota in July, leaving University of Minnesota students and recent graduates to enter a more competitive job market.Minnesota’s job market has largely recovered...

The words “May Peace Prevail On Earth” are painted on the side of the building in six different languages.

Como’s ‘May Peace Prevail on Earth’ building stands tall

by Katrina Bailey
Published September 30, 2024

Second-year University student Izzy Walker lives in the Como neighborhood and constantly passes by a peculiar-looking, nearly all-white building.“It’s like a sore thumb sticking out in the middle...

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