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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. 

Minnesota lawmakers consider banning warrior training, enacting other police reform policies

by Madeline Deninger
Published June 15, 2020
One provision, authored by University-area representative Mohamud Noor, would ban cash bail.
Illustration by Luis Mendoza

As state reopens, religious student groups keep gatherings small but connected

by Brooke Sheehy
Published June 13, 2020
Since Gov. Tim Walz began allowing religious gatherings at 25% capacity, worship groups considered whether to remain online or begin meeting in person.
The Board of Regents convene for their October 2019 meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Regents endorse fall reopening plans, 2021 budget and salary cuts

by Max Chao and Abbey Machtig
Published June 12, 2020
Fall semester could start in August, with classes a mix of online, in-person and hybrid scenarios. The full board will cast a final vote on these items Friday.
Mutual aid fund provides COVID-19 supplies to public housing residents

Mutual aid fund provides COVID-19 supplies to public housing residents

by Caitlin Anderson
Published June 12, 2020
Public Goods, a project by Defend Glendale and Public Housing Coalition, has fundraised over $51,000 to purchase sanitizer, gloves and other supplies.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Students with disabilities grapple with transition to online instruction, face uphill challenges

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published June 11, 2020
As coursework moved online, some students say accommodations or expectations were not met by faculty and staff.
Screenshot of a SafeDistance map, which shows COVID-19 risk areas around the University of Minnesota campus and surrounding neighborhoods as of June 9.

COVID-19 tracking app gathers data from over 52,000 U.S. neighborhoods

by Natalie Cierzan
Published June 10, 2020
The app, called SafeDistance, was launched April 22 by the University of Minnesota, HealthPartners, Modern Logic and others.
The new University of Minnesota Driven to Discover building attracts research subjects at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 31.

With Minnesota State Fair canceled, U research booth halted

by Natalie Cierzan
Published June 9, 2020
Following the closure of the State Fair due to COVID-19 concerns, many University researchers are postponing their research or finding new ways to continue it.
Protesters lay on the ground outside of University of Minnesota Police Department headquarters as part of a “die-in” demanding the University disarm and defund UMPD on Sunday, June 7. They laid on the ground for eight minutes and 46 seconds to honor George Floyd.

Students stage ‘die-in’ at University of Minnesota police headquarters

by Audrey Kennedy
Published June 8, 2020
Students for a Democratic Society led the protest, which included an eight minute, 46 seconds demonstration in honor of George Floyd.
How the UMN COVID-19 model helps shape public policy

How the UMN COVID-19 model helps shape public policy

by Madeline Deninger
Published June 8, 2020
Minnesota officials have leaned on models — a collaboration between UMN and the Minnesota Department of Health — to make statewide decisions.
The Red Sea Resturaunt in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood on Friday, June 5.

Businesses contend with state reopening, protests

by Caitlin Anderson
Published June 8, 2020
Restaurants and businesses across the state have begun opening with restrictions June 1.

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