The Minnesota Daily

‘I wake up early for justice’: Protest kicks off Chauvin trial

by Jasmine Snow and Emalyn Muzzy
Published March 9, 2021

Hundreds of activists gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center Monday during the intended start of jury selection for the Derek Chauvin trial.

Robbery reported Tuesday morning in Dinkytown, per SAFE-U notification

by Nathanael Ashton-Piper
Published March 9, 2021

The three suspects allegedly assaulted a victim and took their wallet.

Superblock residence halls allow student re-entry following evacuation due to a gas odor

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published March 8, 2021

Students in dorms on Superblock were evacuated while authorities investigated a gas odor on Monday afternoon.

All clear given following gas odor report inside Folwell Hall

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 8, 2021

A SAFE-U alert requests that anyone inside the Folwell Hall building immediately evacuate.

A timeline of events leading up to the State v. Chauvin trial

by Samantha Woodward, City Reporter
Published March 8, 2021

The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will start on March 8. Here were the events leading up to its start.

Dinkytown organizations offer haircuts and more to unsheltered neighbors

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published March 8, 2021

At the University Lutheran Church of Hope this weekend, those who needed it could drop in for a hot meal, supplies and other resources.

Parents of children with rare diseases share their stories for Rare Disease Day

by Izzy Teitelbaum, Campus Administration Reporter
Published March 8, 2021

The University of Minnesota held a virtual panel event for its ninth annual rare disease day.

Committee uses equity lens to review every University administrative policy

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 7, 2021

The committee aims to review all the University’s administrative policies by the end of June to identify potential negative impacts on marginalized communities.

Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council to stay split this spring

by Sonja Kleven
Published March 6, 2021

The Panhellenic Council will continue to reevaluate its partnership with the Interfraternity Council each semester going forward.

UMN medical professionals, students urge equity in vaccine distribution to address racial disparities

by Becca Most
Published March 6, 2021

Hundred of medical professionals, students and community advocates signed a petition calling on government officials to emphasize equity in vaccine distribution.