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Ahmed Jamal, the first muezzin to give the adhan from the roof of Dar Al-Hijra Mosque in Cedar-Riverside on Thursday, April 23. Courtesy of Abdirahman Mukhtar.

Observing Ramadan during the pandemic

by Farrah Mina
Published May 7, 2020
University of Minnesota students navigate social distancing during Ramadan — a month of fasting, community prayer and shared meals.
Freshman Marissa Mazzetta loads her belongings in preparation for her return to Illinois with her father, Jim Mazzetta, at Middlebrook Hall on Saturday, March 21. Mazzetta, like many freshmen at the University of Minnesota, is moving out of University Housing as a result of COVID-19, otherwise known as the Coronavirus.

The University’s best, moderate and worst case COVID-19 response scenarios

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published May 7, 2020
The University is grappling with rapidly changing circumstances around COVID-19 and looking for possible paths forward.
Lawmakers seek to reduce COVID-19 spread at the polls ahead of November voting

Lawmakers seek to reduce COVID-19 spread at the polls ahead of November voting

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published May 7, 2020
Despite a split on universal voting by mail, other measures to protect voters and poll workers passed in the House on Monday.
New online workshop helps students cope with COVID-19 stress

New online workshop helps students cope with COVID-19 stress

by Jiang Li
Published May 7, 2020
Coping with COVID is an online semiweekly session for students to discuss how life as a college student has changed during the pandemic.
Illustration by Jane Borstad

Faculty Senate discusses potential temporary salary reductions

by Niamh Coomey
Published May 6, 2020
The Faculty Consultative Committee issued a statement encouraging the Senate to consider reductions as the University anticipates financial loss during COVID-19.
Jeff Kern, the large format manager at Bolger, assembles acrylic face shields at Bolger’s facility in St. Paul on Friday, May 1.

Local manufacturers see opportunities, reduced demand during COVID-19 crisis

by Caitlin Anderson
Published May 6, 2020
Bolger, located in Southeast Como, started creating face shields for healthcare workers in order to use supply despite less demand.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Minneapolis provides $3 million in housing funds for renters

by Caitlin Anderson
Published May 6, 2020
The gap funds are meant to provide assistance where state or federal aid might keep certain renters ineligible.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

Student requests climb for COVID-19 emergency fund

by Farrah Mina
Published May 5, 2020
Since the fund was established in mid-March, a total of $380,000 has been awarded to students.
Haille Schievelbein

Some students plan time off if U announces online instruction for fall semester

by Jiang Li
Published May 5, 2020
The University has not said if it will continue online instruction into the fall semester.
High school senior Ahmed Shahkhan takes a deep breath before he starts reciting Adhan to be broadcast to the neighborhood near Dar Al-Hijrah Mosque on Thursday, April 30.

During pandemic, Islamic call to prayer cultivates community

by J.D. Duggan
Published May 5, 2020
The adhan, facilitated by the city and religious leaders, has helped Muslims in Cedar-Riverside feel connected during quarantine.

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