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A Meals on Wheels volunteer appreciation event.

Local Meals on Wheels sees nearly 45% increase in need

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published November 18, 2020
Thanks to the CARES Act funding, the organization has been able to keep up. But that cash will run out at the end of the year.
Gophers Guard Marcus Carr prepares to inbound the ball at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 15.  Minnesota defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 75-69

Gophers men’s basketball names 2020-21 captains

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published November 16, 2020
There are two new faces in leadership roles for the Gophers as Kalscheur and Curry join Carr and try to lead their team to a NCAA tournament berth.
Players on the Gophers bench observe those on the court at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 15.  Minnesota defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 75-69

NCAA announces March Madness will be played at one site

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published November 16, 2020
NCAA is taking another step toward creating a safe environment for the men’s 2020-21 season with a bubble idea for March Madness.
A mural adorns the Community University Health Care Center on Friday, Nov. 13. The workers at the center provide the community with health care assistance during the pandemic.

Community-University Health Care Center adapts to changing needs during COVID-19

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 16, 2020
CUHCC, located in the Phillips neighborhood, has had a long history of changing to meet the needs of the area's immigrant residents and residents of color.
College Democrats President Claire Anderson poses for a portrait outside the Coffman Student Union on Sunday, Nov. 15.  Anderson, who studies political science and French, has served as president of the group since May.

Political groups celebrate election results

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 16, 2020
Republican groups are happy with the gains the GOP has made, while Democrat groups are excited about Biden’s win.
The George Floyd Memorial Square as pictured on Election night on Tuesday Nov. 3.

Winter descends on George Floyd Square

by Samantha Woodward
Published November 16, 2020
As snow falls, temperatures drop and winter approaches, the community dedicated to memorializing 38th Street and Chicago Avenue is not going anywhere anytime soon.
Volunteers from the Nonviolent Peaceforce oversee crowd safety at the “Together We Rise” protest event on Saturday, Nov. 7.

From Iraq to Minneapolis, nonviolence group worked to prevent voter intimidation during election

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published November 14, 2020
Nonviolent Peaceforce, which is stationed in conflict zones around the world, brought unarmed civilian protection tactics to the Twin Cities during election week.
Dental students raise concerns about COVID-19 safety

Dental students raise concerns about COVID-19 safety

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 13, 2020
Students at the School of Dentistry have raised concerns about having limited options to socially distance while waiting long hours between classes.
Where UMN police reform efforts stand, nearly six months after the killing of George Floyd

Where UMN police reform efforts stand, nearly six months after the killing of George Floyd

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published November 13, 2020
As the University’s consultant Cedric Alexander conducts an external review of UMPD and student activists push for police reform on campus, some activists have said they feel change isn’t happening quickly enough.
Photos Courtesy of Janiece Watts, left, and Ben Passer.

UMN alumni lead change in energy and environmental justice work

by Becca Most
Published November 13, 2020
Ben Passer and Janiece Watts center community voices and push for environmental policy changes at the state level.

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