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Protesters hold signs as they begin to march from Cup Foods on Chicago Avenue South in Minneapolis to the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct on Minnehaha Avenue on Tuesday, May 26. The protest was in response to the death of George Floyd in police custody. 

UMN adjusts relationship with MPD following death of George Floyd

by Max Chao
Published May 27, 2020
The announcement comes after mass protests and a petition from student government.
Protesters clash with police outside of the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct on Minnehaha Avenue on Tuesday, May 26. The protest was in response to the death of George Floyd in police custody. 

Thousands march to protest police brutality after death of George Floyd

by Natalie Rademacher
Published May 27, 2020
Despite steady showers and a global pandemic, police and protestors clashed for several hours Tuesday evening.
The former location of a Papa Johns in Blegen Hall – replaced by Oath Pizza – sits vacant in September 2018. Oath Pizza may now be on the chopping block, too. 

Multiple on-campus dining locations could close

by Caitlin Anderson
Published May 21, 2020
An analysis by administrators shows largely insufficient revenue generation for University retail foodservice.
Illustration by Sarah Mai

President Gabel, University leaders respond to questions in virtual town hall

by Abbey Machtig
Published May 21, 2020
University administrators discussed the issues of health and safety on campus, the fall semester and the University’s budget in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hailee Schievelbein

U.S. Dept. of Higher Ed releases new Title IX regulations during COVID-19 pandemic

by Jasmine Snow
Published May 17, 2020
Critics say changes harm survivors of sexual misconduct.
Students from the University of Minnesota campuses including the Twin Cities, Crookston and Morris gather on the steps for a rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday, April 3 as a part of Support the U Day.

With UMN projects on the line, lawmakers debate infrastructure proposals

by Madeline Deninger
Published May 17, 2020
The House failed to pass a bonding bill Saturday as the session nears an end.
The Varsity Theater marquee delivers a hopeful message to Dinkytown on Saturday, March 21.

Gov. Tim Walz announces end to stay-at-home order

by Madeline Deninger
Published May 14, 2020
Under Minnesota's new guidelines, retail stores can open and social gatherings of up to 10 people are permitted.
The Board of Regents convene for their October 2019 meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Regents talk University finances and COVID-19 impact at May meeting

by Hana Ikramuddin and Abbey Machtig
Published May 9, 2020
The board also discussed accepting CARES Act money and how Gophers athletics is faring amid the pandemic.
Illustration by Sarah Mai

University plans for international students abroad facing travel barriers

by Yves De Jesus
Published May 8, 2020
Ahead of fall semester, ongoing plans and conversations are being had to address visa- and travel-related issues for students abroad.
Illustration by Eva Berezovsky

Survey finds UMN international students most concerned about visas, travel and future plans

by Jiang Li
Published May 8, 2020
The survey received around 780 responses from international students, and found that 91% are still living in the U.S.

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