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A new website launched by The Graduate School Diversity Consultation Team aims to help faculty better support students from marginalized backgrounds and fight racism at the institutional level. 

Faculty Fighting Racism: A new learning initiative for faculty

by Katelyn Vue
Published July 24, 2020
The initiative, created by the Graduate School Diversity Consultation Team, is a first step to provide resources for faculty to understand how to be anti-racist.
A rain and pollinator garden that was planted in the Riverside Plaza area is seen on Sunday, June 30, 2019.

Who else is running in the Ward 6 special election?

by Madeline Deninger
Published July 24, 2020
The Minnesota Daily spoke with five more candidates on the ballot for the Aug. 11 special election.
Robbery attempted with vehicle

Robbery attempted with vehicle

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 24, 2020
Suspects used a car to knock a victim off victim off bike but left scene without any property.
A residential street is wet by an afternoon rain shower in the Como neighborhood on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

Southeast Como to see new 40-bedroom townhouse development

by Caitlin Anderson
Published July 23, 2020
The new development received pushback, with neighbors citing a lack of parking and poor community engagement.
International students in limbo after ICE ruling reversal

International students in limbo after ICE ruling reversal

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 22, 2020
The federal government ruled that international students must take at least one in-person course, but have since reversed their guidance. Some students still feel uncertain.
The University’s Student Unions and Activities has recommended that student groups attempt to host all meetings virtually throughout fall semester.

Student groups develop plans for in-person meetings during fall semester

by Abbey Machtig
Published July 22, 2020
Other activities that traditionally involve student groups, like Paint the Bridge, have been canceled.
The University’s Student Unions and Activities has recommended that student groups attempt to host all meetings virtually throughout fall semester.

Student groups develop plans for in-person meetings during fall semester

by Abbey Machtig
Published July 22, 2020
Other activities that traditionally involve student groups, like Paint the Bridge, have been canceled.
Illustration by Luis Mendoza

New retirement offer could save University $24 million

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published July 22, 2020
The Retirement Incentive Offer offers roughly 6,000 eligible employees retirement with additional benefits before Jan. 15, 2021.
Hillel's rooftop will overlook downtown Minneapolis and Folwell Hall when the building reopens this upcoming fall semester. (Image courtesy of MN Hillel)

Minnesota Hillel reopens building to students of all faiths this fall

by Nat Jacobwith
Published July 22, 2020
Minnesota Hillel began remodeling its building last November. Now, it is navigating welcoming students back during the pandemic.
The ordinance could give the city an opportunity to work with other partners to do what is best for the city and its community, said Ward 2 Council member Cam Gordon.

Proposed ordinance would give communities heads up before sale of property

by Caitlin Anderson
Published July 20, 2020
The policy, spurred by concern over the future of damaged property on Lake Street, could foster greater community input on developments.

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