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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 19, 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.
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 the proposed Microbial Cell Production Facility.

Regents take next steps on BioMADE collaboration

by Abbey Machtig and Izzy Teitelbaum
Published January 9, 2021
The University projects that the partnership will result in a net cash flow of about $270,000 during the initial five-year period.
Junior Shane Wiskus performs on the rings during the meet against against the Fighting Illini at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Jan. 24.

Men’s gymnastics season slated to begin Jan. 30

by Nolan O'Hara, Sports Editor
Published January 7, 2021
The final season for the Gophers men’s gymnastics team will start at the end of January after the University Board of Regents voted to eliminate the program.

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