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A voter waits in line to cast their ballot outside Marcy Open Elementary School on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.

Road trips and canvassing: UMN students got creative to make their voices heard

by Samantha Hendrickson and Jasmine Snow
Published December 13, 2020
Some students tried to vote where it would count most, contributing to what is shaping up to be a year of record youth voter turnout.
Walter F. Mondale Hall is seen on Tuesday, June 5 2020.

Law students take initiative for mental health

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 13, 2020
Students are pushing for greater support from the University’s Law School.

Regents discuss public safety and a proposed free tuition program for families making less than $50,000

by Abbey Machtig and Sonja Kleven
Published December 12, 2020
The board also reviewed and provided feedback to administrators on the systemwide strategic plan, and discussed budget shortfalls at their virtual meetings on Thursday and Friday.
The Marcy-Holmes neighborhood provides housing for a significant number of University of Minnesota students.

Here’s how the 2021 Minneapolis budget will impact UMN-area neighborhoods

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published December 12, 2020
The budget tackled issues like public safety, neighborhood funding and renters’ rights.
Freddy Toran walks into the living room of a tiny home outside Elm church on Wednesday, Dec. 9.

Proposed community housing project addresses homelessness, accommodates pandemic

by Becca Most
Published December 10, 2020
The Envision Community project will combat housing barriers in Minneapolis.
The Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility resides in the Mayo building on campus on Saturday, Dec. 5. The center just received a $5 million dollar grant.

UMN launches national center to fight COVID-19 in migrant communities

by Jasmine Snow
Published December 10, 2020
The National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants and Migrants’ next steps include combating vaccine hesitancy in refugee and migrant communities throughout the country.
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Humphrey School launches national search for new dean

by Abbey Machtig
Published December 10, 2020
Dean Laura Bloomberg announced she will not return to the position following the end of her contract in June.
City council members Cam Gordon and Steve Fletcher answer questions about affordable housing and share bad landlord experiences during a “Housing Town Hall” event hosted by the MSA at Coffman Memorial Theater, Wednesday Jan. 31, 2018.

Minneapolis City Council seeks to replace some 911 calls with mental health response team

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published December 9, 2020
Callers would have the option to contact a mental health professional without the professional being accompanied by a police officer.
Twin Cities undergrads can switch to S/N for fall and spring, provost announces

Twin Cities undergrads can switch to S/N for fall and spring, provost announces

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published December 9, 2020
Courses taken pass/fail will also count toward all graduation and program requirements.
MSA passes 3.3% tuition reimbursement bill at forum meeting

MSA passes 3.3% tuition reimbursement bill at forum meeting

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 9, 2020
The Minnesota Student Association passed a bill that calls for the University to provide a tuition reimbursement that reflects one-third of fall semester being online-only.

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