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U researchers working on implantable brain chip to combat neurological diseases

U researchers working on implantable brain chip to combat neurological diseases

by Natalie Cierzan
Published February 24, 2020
Researchers say the chip could treat diseases like Parkinson’s, Tourette’s, obsessive compulsive disorder and depression.
Gov. Tim Walz speaks at the University of Minnesota on Friday, Feb. 21.

Student, community protesters confront Gov. Walz at campus event

by Brooke Sheehy
Published February 22, 2020
About 30 to 40 protesters showed up at the event on Friday.
Writer, political activist and feminist organizer Gloria Steinem walks onstage for a moderated discussion at Northrup Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 20. 

Political activist and feminist Gloria Steinem speaks at UMN

by Erin Rose Baker
Published February 21, 2020
Steinem spoke at the Northrop Auditorium Wednesday as part of the Distinguished Carlson Lecture series.
Eva Berezovsky

New UMN-developed epilepsy rescue treatment receives FDA approval

by Abbey Machtig
Published February 20, 2020
The medication, which is in the form of a nasal spray, is able to be administered outside of medical settings.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Violent crime down in Marcy-Holmes, property crimes continue to decline

by J.D. Duggan
Published February 20, 2020
A homicide and attempted kidnapping were also reported in the last week.
Rapson Hall, home of the College of Design, on the University's Minneapolis campus on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. 

College of Design awarded for diversity, inclusion projects

by Abbey Machtig
Published February 20, 2020
Professors from the School of Architecture received awards for their work focusing on bringing diversity to the classroom and community.
Student Worker Bailey Krolnika sorts through organics recycling from a University residence hall at Como recycling center on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Organics recycling roll-out hits halfway mark on UMN campus

by Becca Most
Published February 20, 2020
Approximately three years into the initiative, 85 Twin Cities campus buildings have organics recycling.
Kids enter the Brian Coyle Community Center on June 15, 2017.

Improvements delayed on Cedar-Riverside’s community center

by Brooke Sheehy
Published February 20, 2020
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will apply for funding in the 2021 legislative session after plans were delayed.
The Como Congregational Church stands amid freshly-fallen snow on Monday, Feb. 17.  The historic site faces the potential of being developed into an apartment building.

Development could replace historic Como church

by Caitlin Anderson
Published February 20, 2020
The historic Como Congregational Church would be demolished if plans for a residential development are approved.
M Health program aims to reduce food insecurity among cardiac patients

M Health program aims to reduce food insecurity among cardiac patients

by Natalie Cierzan
Published February 20, 2020
The program used a food insecurity screening process to offer resources to patients.

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