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One year later: Family, friends search for justice for murdered Marcy-Holmes man

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published October 29, 2020
Abdoulaye Cisse’s murder remains unsolved after he was killed on his 27th birthday last year, not far from the University of Minnesota.
UMN Foundation takes over fundraising for entire M Health Fairview system, expected to increase donations

UMN Foundation takes over fundraising for entire M Health Fairview system, expected to increase donations

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published October 28, 2020
The Foundation will manage all philanthropic donations and gifts from donors.
Figure reprinted from Kate Brauman et al., "Unique water scarcity footprints and water risks in US meat and ethanol supply chains identified via subnational commodity flows." Environmental Research Letters. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ab9a6a

University researchers map water scarcity related to meat and ethanol production

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published October 28, 2020
The national-scale study found that the amount of water it takes to produce and supply meat varies on location and the amount of water available locally.
Robbery in Dinkytown reported Tuesday evening

Robbery in Dinkytown reported Tuesday evening

by Samantha Woodward
Published October 27, 2020
The two male suspects fled in a white BMW SUV after pushing a person and taking their phone.
Class of 1875; depicts Helen Mar Ely (Williamson), the first woman to graduate from the University of Minnesota.

One hundred years later: White women at UMN and the 19th Amendment

by Jasmine Snow
Published October 27, 2020
Throughout the century, women have fought for suffrage from the halls of the University of Minnesota and beyond.
University to remain in phase 3 of Maroon and Gold Sunrise Plan

University to remain in phase 3 of Maroon and Gold Sunrise Plan

by Ava Thompson
Published October 26, 2020
University leaders delayed the transition from phase 3 to phase 4 of the Maroon and Sunrise plan due to increased COVID cases in Minnesota.
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 a proposed research facility.

UMN six-year capital plan supports new bioengineering labs on St. Paul campus

by Megan Phillips, City Reporter
Published October 26, 2020
The campus upgrades come amid federal funds and the establishment of a new public-private partnership for sustainability research.
Boynton Health pictured on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020.

Students voice concerns about Boynton’s capacity for COVID-19 testing and wait times

by Srilekha Garishakurti
Published October 26, 2020
Though the University has recently expanded testing availability, some students have been opting to get tested off-campus to obtain faster results, avoid appointment traffic and tight testing criteria.
“Immigrants in COVID America” documents COVID-19 impact on immigrants and refugees

“Immigrants in COVID America” documents COVID-19 impact on immigrants and refugees

by Katelyn Vue
Published October 26, 2020
The project aims to preserve the stories and experiences of immigrants and refugees and inform equitable responses to the pandemic.
Bang Brewing sits under a light dusting of snow on Sunday, Oct. 25. Boss Febbo and her husband Jay opened Bang Brewing to the public in 2013, operating out of a custom-built grain bin.

Going ‘against the grain’: UMN establishing tool to connect organic farmers to brewers

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published October 26, 2020
In a partnership with the local Bang Brewing, University students are developing a searchable map of producers and breweries to be released by the end of 2020.

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