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Research Assistant Professor Katherine Frels, who works in the Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics, discusses the characteristics and uses of camelina at the University's St. Paul campus on Tuesday, Oct. 6.  The plant, useful in creating biofuels, food products, animal feed and more, is adapted to colder climates, making it a profitable choice for Minnesota growers seeking to make use of their fields throughout the winter months.

The winter camelina: University researchers developing new cash cover crop

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published October 7, 2020
Researchers say the new crop will be able to reduce runoff and be profitable for farmers.
Robbery in Dinkytown late Saturday night

Robbery in Dinkytown late Saturday night

by Srilekha Garishakurti, Campus Activities Reporter
Published October 5, 2020
Two suspects fled in a white BMW after assaulting a person and taking their phone near 5th Street Southeast and 14th Ave Southeast.
A ‘long overdue’ letter ends a partnership between two Greek councils

A ‘long overdue’ letter ends a partnership between two Greek councils

by Katelyn Vue and Srilekha Garishakurti
Published October 5, 2020
The Panhellenic Council sent a letter to the Interfraternity Executive Council ending their partnership for the rest of the term.
A view of the retail spaces available for leasing underneath Wahu apartments on Tuesday, May 30.

Prospect Park Association seeks to educate renters and students about their rights

by Lydia Morrell
Published October 5, 2020
Past difficulties with Prospect Park landlords has motivated the neighborhood association to create a tenants’ rights curriculum aimed at students and renters.
Campus safety concerns prompt MSA discussions about policing on campus

Campus safety concerns prompt MSA discussions about policing on campus

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published October 5, 2020
In its first forum meeting of the semester, the University’s undergraduate student government discussed campus safety and police accountability.
Minneapolis Police drive downtown on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

House robbery in Marcy-Holmes Monday morning

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published October 5, 2020
The two suspects were described as males in their early 20s and were implied to have a knife.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Student Counseling Services expands group counseling for students of color and LGTBQ+ students

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published October 3, 2020
SCS has created affinity groups, spaces specifically for students with shared identities to make connections and feel empowered.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Two robberies occurred in Como Friday afternoon

by Srilekha Garishakurti
Published October 3, 2020
A gun was seen during one of the robberies near 29th Avenue Southeast and Como Avenue Southeast.
Umami Fries, seen here on Thursday, Oct. 1 on 14th Avenue Southeast in Dinkytown, is one of the many businesses that has changed their service options due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Restaurants around campus remain closed as students return

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published October 2, 2020
Some restaurants around the University campus remain closed or rely on online ordering to sustain sales through an uncertain fall season.
A combine harvests crops in Madison Lake on Wednesday, Sep. 30. University researchers are conducting research on alternative methods for applying fertilizers to crops in response to new challenges presented by climate change.

Making the best of a crappy situation: New manure research looks to help farmers during climate crisis

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published October 1, 2020
With wetter growing seasons, manure sidedressing could help crops retain nutrients and reduce pollution.

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