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The African American and African Studies Department is located inside the Social Sciences building on the University of Minnesota West Bank. 

‘I am tired of being kept on standby’: Black UMN activist group is reborn seeking change

by Jasmine Snow
Published June 27, 2020
After nearly 50 years, the Black Student Action Committee has returned to again demand change at the University of Minnesota.
The Kollege Klub, a popular bar in Dinkytown, on Saturday, June 20. Bars in Minneapolis recently reopened their doors, but have limited hours of operation. (Emily Urfer / Minnesota Daily)

Dinkytown’s Kollege Klub linked to 22 new COVID-19 cases

by Brooke Sheehy
Published June 26, 2020
Students' lack of social distancing practices may have led to the spike in college-aged patient cases.
Unraveling racial disparities in the Twin Cities

Unraveling racial disparities in the Twin Cities

by Katelyn Vue
Published June 26, 2020
Racial disparities are one major root cause of today’s challenges in policing.
Illustration by Sarah Mai

UMN halfway to COVID-19 testing promise

by Madeline Deninger
Published June 26, 2020
The University and Mayo Clinic first partnered in April with the goal of providing 20,000 diagnostic tests per day.
Site of Stadium Village Church property, recently bought by the University in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 18.

UMN seeks to buy Stadium Village Church property

by Caitlin Anderson
Published June 25, 2020
The property would likely house a proposed University clinical facility.
Minneapolis Police drive downtown on Tuesday, June 26.

UMN campus crime update: Prospect Park sees increased violent crime amid decreases in surrounding neighborhoods

by Brooke Sheehy
Published June 25, 2020
This time last year, the neighborhood saw zero violent crimes.
Agriculture communication major Elaine Dorn in the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Wednesday, June 24. Dorn was planning to show her sheep at this year’s fair before it was canceled due to COVID-19.

Apart for the Minnesota Get-Together

by Becca Most
Published June 25, 2020
From canceled livestock shows to missed research opportunities and giant pumpkin competitions, University students and graduates lose valuable experience without this year’s state fair.
City council members Cam Gordon, Ward 2, and Steve Fletcher, Ward 3, answer questions about affordable housing and share bad landlord experiences during a “Housing Town Hall” event hosted by the MSA at Coffman Memorial Theater, Wednesday Jan. 31, 2018.

UMN-area officials, neighborhoods look to reimagine public safety

by Madeline Deninger
Published June 23, 2020
Community safety initiatives could provide a model for police alternatives as conversations around defunding and dismantling the Minneapolis Police Department continue, community leaders say.
Students celebrate Juneteenth with a dance competition, a cookout, and speeches in the Super block on Saturday, June 20. The celebration was organized by the Black Student Union. (Emily Urfer / Minnesota Daily)

A day to recuperate: UMN students celebrate Juneteenth

by Tiffany Bui
Published June 22, 2020
Many students celebrated Juneteeth for the first time Friday and over the weekend at a barbecue hosted by the Black Student Union and other student groups.
Robbery near Radius Apartments Saturday, fourth incident of the week

Robbery near Radius Apartments Saturday, fourth incident of the week

by Jasmine Snow
Published June 20, 2020
SAFE-U Alerts continue to encourage students to use caution.

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