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UMN Extension educator Natalie Hoidal poses with serrano and jalepeno peppers on the East Bank campus. Hoidal's research team tested the viability of growing chile peppers in Minnesota and Wisconsin in collaboration with local Latinx farmers through the Shared Ground Farmers' Cooperative.

UMN researchers partner with Latinx farmers to explore chile pepper viability in MN

by Becca Most
Published January 20, 2021
Latinx farmers historically face numerous barriers to market access
The Board of Regents meets to discuss current University issues in the McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020.  Some members met in person, while others joined the meeting via Zoom.

University members weigh in on regent selection

by Hana Ikramuddin and Sonja Kleven
Published January 20, 2021
The Legislature will fill the four open positions on the board.
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.
The Board of Regents meet about the East Gateway Project Resolution, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. The Board of Regents holds a meeting each month.

Twelve regent candidates recommended to Legislature

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published January 20, 2021
The candidates include four women, eight men and four people of color, including one who could become the first Native American regent in the University’s 200-year history.
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson and administrative assistant Abdi Mohamed discussed safety concerns with local Muslim leaders at Seward neighborhood’s Tawfiq Islamic Center on Tuesday.

Local mosques consider lockdown over inauguration violence fears

by Jasmine Snow
Published January 20, 2021
While local law enforcement does not officially recommend closures, increased caution and vigilance were emphasized at a recent community safety meeting.
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.
A small group of protesters gather in front of the Minnesota Capitol during the Hold the Line protest on Saturday, Jan. 16. The event was held to protest the presidential election results.

Scant turnout at State Capitol right-wing protests before Inauguration Day

by Lydia Morrell, Jasmine Snow, and Samantha Woodward
Published January 17, 2021
State Patrol and media outnumbered right-wing protesters during a weekend of demonstrations outside the Capitol building.
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.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Armed robbery near Dinkytown Monday night

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published January 12, 2021
A SAFE-U alert reported that the suspect held the victim at gunpoint and took his car.

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