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A specially-outfitted vehicle which allows experts to administer on-site cardiac health services is parked outside the Variety Club Research Center on Thursday, Feb. 27. One of four such vehicles funded by an $18.6 million grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, it shortens the time to treatment for patients with cardiac health concerns.

Researchers create SUV for on-the-road cardiac care

by Natalie Cierzan
Published March 5, 2020
The program is funded by an $18.6 million grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Hemsley Charitable Trust.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Two UMN students self-quarantined for coronavirus checks

by J.D. Duggan
Published March 4, 2020
The students, who are not showing symptoms, were in close contact with an individual in Europe with COVID-19.
Attendees and Company Representatives interact at the CLA career fair at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Friday, Feb. 28.

Student government pushes for ‘coercive contract’ education

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published March 4, 2020
"Coercive contracts," which include non-disclosures and forced arbitration clauses, limit employee legal rights, according to the Minnesota Student Association.
Student supporters of Bernie Sanders gather to watch the Super Tuesday primary results in Bruininks Hall on Tuesday, March 3.

Amid Biden’s state win, Sanders steals University-area precincts

by MN Daily Staff
Published March 4, 2020
Biden struggled to build support among University students, only winning about 10% to 20% of voters at polling places around campus.
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a gun safety and Moms Demand Action event held at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by Gage Skidmore / Associated Collegiate Press. 

Still fighting nationally, Biden wins Minnesota primary

by MN Daily Staff
Published March 4, 2020
The Associated Press called the state for former Vice President Joe Biden shortly after polls closed at 8 p.m.
Student supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren gather on the East Bank to chalk and poster areas of the campus before Super Tuesday on Monday, March 2.

Student campaigns make last-minute outreach efforts

by MN Daily Staff
Published March 4, 2020
Student organizers at the Univeristy of Minnesota said they hope to turn out student voters and draw in supporters of candidates who have dropped out of the race for the Democratic nomination.

Attempted abduction reported in Marcy-Holmes, second in two weeks

by J.D. Duggan
Published March 2, 2020
The report comes on the heels of three other attempted abductions in the area.
Freshman Nicholas Potthoff, an agricultural communication and marketing major, offers insights to other rural students in Coffey Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 25. 

Forging belonging for rural students at the Twin Cities campus

by Katelyn Vue
Published March 1, 2020
A new University student group focuses on strengthening community among students from rural communities.
Miniature  bronze replicas of local landmarks line the sidewalk at the Neighborhood Gateway in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on Tuesday, Jan. 28.  The neighborhood provides housing for a significant number of University students.

New city guidelines base funding on demographic makeup of neighborhoods

by Brooke Sheehy
Published March 1, 2020
City of Minneapolis releases draft guidelines for Neighborhoods 2020 taking University research into account.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Gabel’s administration takes lead on ongoing sexual misconduct prevention

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published March 1, 2020
Gabel's administration will implement more training for faculty department heads on sexual harassment and assault as part of the ongoing initiative.

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