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University researchers developing aphid-resistant soybeans

University researchers developing aphid-resistant soybeans

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 8, 2021
These new plants could make it easier for organic farmers to combat the harmful pests, and could also reduce pollution caused by insecticide use in Minnesota.
Courtesy of Boynton Health

UMN COVID-19 vaccine team administers 2,000 first doses

by Srilekha Garishakurti
Published February 8, 2021
Through the University’s vaccination team, healthcare workers are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine on the Twin Cities, Duluth and Rochester campuses.
UMN alum Nimo Yusuf uses WhatsApp to deliver lessons to Somali participants

UMN alum Nimo Yusuf uses WhatsApp to deliver lessons to Somali participants

by Ava Thompson
Published February 7, 2021
Yusuf is bringing SNAP education curriculum to the Somali community through a messaging app.
Walter F. Mondale Hall, home of the University of Minnesota's Law School on Thursday, Feb. 4. Some first-year law students wrote a letter addressing the law school and its handling of issues involving the pandemic.

First-year law students raise concerns about COVID-19 exposure notifications, fee charges and intersection of religious holidays with classes

by Katelyn Vue
Published February 6, 2021
Garnering 100 signatures, the students sent the letter to the Law School administration.
Courtesy of ESG Architecture & Design.

Contentious St. Anthony Main project gains approval

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published February 5, 2021
The developers are set to start construction in 2021 on 360 market-rate apartments.
A screenshot from UMPD vehicle footage on Monday, Feb. 1.

UMPD releases squad car footage in response to incident involving a student leader

by Ava Thompson
Published February 4, 2021
The student alleges that UMPD officers racially profiled him.
A SAD Lamp station in Magrath Library on Tuesday, Feb. 2. MSA is hoping to make SAD Lamps available to more students.

MSA plans to advocate for the expansion of SAD light availability for students

by Ava Thompson
Published February 4, 2021
The Minnesota Student Association is looking at the possibility of expanding SAD light availability to more University libraries.
Eric North poses for a photo outside of Green Hall in St. Paul on Wednesday, Feb 3. North is a new professor who specializes in trees in urban environments across the U.S.

Forest Resources department welcomes new urban forestry professor

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 3, 2021
Eric North brings a personal, engaging approach to community forestry at the University of Minnesota.
The Marcy-Holmes neighborhood provides housing for a significant number of University of Minnesota students.

Local businesses, neighborhood organizations begin applying for UMN’s Good Neighbor Fund

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published February 3, 2021
The Good Neighbor fund is looking to award $45,000 between several recipients.
Photo courtesy of Hai-Thien Phu, a Second Year Internal Medicinal and Pediatrics Resident at the U.

‘A lifesaver’: COVID-19 vaccine brings hope to UMN medical workers

by Emalyn Muzzy, City Reporter
Published February 3, 2021
As thousands of vaccines roll out, University of Minnesota medical workers say they can see an end to the pandemic.

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