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Mixed Blood Theater, located in Riverside Plaza, sits closed on Wednesday, July 1 in Minneapolis.

Mixed Blood Theatre responds to unrest

by Brooke Sheehy
Published July 1, 2020
When most other theatres stay dark, Cedar-Riverside's Mixed Blood Theatre repurposed their space for artists to respond to the city's unrest.
Car damage and auto theft reported in Prospect Park Tuesday

Car damage and auto theft reported in Prospect Park Tuesday

by Brooke Sheehy
Published July 1, 2020
In one incident, five suspects reportedly clubbed a person's vehicle; in a separate incident, two suspects stole a victim's vehicle.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

UMN moves to test-optional for 2021 application process

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 1, 2020
The Twin Cities campus follows the Crookston campus and several other Big Ten universities in making this switch.
Illustration by Luis Mendoza

University administrators work to comply with Title IX policy

by Abbey Machtig
Published July 1, 2020
Sections of the policy relating to sexual misconduct and harassment must be revised before Aug. 14.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

UMN groups demand online classes as default for fall, cite concerns for marginalized communities

by Katelyn Vue
Published June 29, 2020
In an open letter, signed by more than 500 individuals, campus community members asked that online classes be the default for the upcoming semester to protect groups disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
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.

Dinkytown’s Kollege Klub a hub for COVID-19 cluster

by Brooke Sheehy
Published June 29, 2020
Community members have expressed concern and frustration over the bar's seeming lack of precautions.
'Let’s talk action': U students, faculty speak out about racism in STEM

‘Let’s talk action’: U students, faculty speak out about racism in STEM

by Natalie Cierzan
Published June 27, 2020
Students said they want to see more Black, Indigenous and people of color across STEM departments.
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.

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