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A cloth mask and bouquet of flowers are seen on the Goldy statue outside Coffman Memorial Union on April 1, 2020. (Parker Johnson / Minnesota Daily)

Walz announces new COVID-19 restrictions starting Friday

by Ava Thompson
Published November 19, 2020
Gov. Tim Walz announces tighter COVID-19 restrictions that will begin statewide on Nov. 20.
Center Daniel Oturu leaps to block an opponent at Williams Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The Gophers went on to defeat Cleveland State 85-50.

Clippers acquire Gophers’ Daniel Oturu in 2020 NBA draft

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published November 18, 2020
Oturu becomes the first Gopher selected in the NBA draft since Kris Humphries was taken No. 14 in the 2004 draft.
Fruit fly specimens are prepared at the Gortner Laboratory on Tuesday, Nov. 17.  The flies' genes have been altered, resulting in a condition that causes defective offspring when the affected flies mate with unaltered members of the species, in an effort to reduce their population.

‘A plague to be reckoned with’: UMN research creates a buzz with invasive fruit fly research

by Becca Most
Published November 18, 2020
In breeding genetically sterile males, researchers aim to develop a new genetic pesticide.

Election Day 2020: A Video

by Minnesota Daily Multimedia Staff
Published November 18, 2020
The Minnesota Daily's multimedia team documented the University of Minnesota campus community during a contentious and energized general election.
Laura Molgaard, DVM, poses for a portrait with her dog Lucy on the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus on Friday, Nov. 13. Dr. Molgaard has been the Interim Dean at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine since August of 2019.

Interim deans weigh in on the challenges of being in temporary leadership roles during pandemic

by Abbey Machtig
Published November 18, 2020
Interim deans serve as the temporary leaders of individual colleges around the University, but some say they do not intend to act as “seat warmers” until a permanent replacement is found.
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.

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