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From left, Meghan Cahill, Neesha Moore, Jack Kappel pose for portraits on Monday, Feb. 24.

Ahead of Super Tuesday, University students discuss picks for Democratic nomination

by Jasmine Snow
Published February 27, 2020
The Minnesota Daily interviewed students around campus this week about who they think should get the nomination.
UMN confirms investments in fossil fuels, including ExxonMobil and Chevron

UMN confirms investments in fossil fuels, including ExxonMobil and Chevron

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published February 27, 2020
The Board of Regents has the final say in what the University decides to invest in, according to University policy.
Eva Berezovsky

LGBTQ+ student group to host legal name change clinic

by Farrah Mina
Published February 27, 2020
At the clinic, students seeking name changes can get assistance with the legal forms and processes from volunteer attorneys.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.

Interview with President Joan Gabel: student mental health, development plans, transparency

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published February 27, 2020
The Minnesota Daily interviewed President Joan Gabel this week.
Teamsters Local 320 members stand present at an MSA forum to support a resolution drafted by Austin Berger on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

Teamsters union votes to accept final contract offer from UMN

by Niamh Coomey and Hana Ikramuddin
Published February 26, 2020
Striking is now off the table for the union, but some members are still discontent with the final offer. The union has been without a contract since July.
Dr. Krishona Martinson interacts with a horse that lives at the Leatherdale Equine Center near the St. Paul campus on Monday, Feb. 24.

Yay or neigh? Researchers explore horse carcass composting as post-life option

by Becca Most
Published February 26, 2020
With limited disposal options in Minnesota, University of Minnesota researchers say composting horse carcasses is a viable and eco-friendly option.
Veterinary Student Cailey Malnarick, left, performs a check-in exam on "Noodle" with assistance from Veterinary Technician Sydney Gagnon, right, at the Veterinary Medical Center in St. Paul on Friday, Feb. 21.

Addressing a shortage, UMN creates degree for rural veterinarians

by Abbey Machtig
Published February 26, 2020
More rural veterinarians are needed to care for animals across the Greater Midwest, program leaders say.
The light rail as seen on Thursday, June 20 2019 in Minneapolis.

MSA continues push to expand free light rail stops

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published February 26, 2020
Along with extending the University's Zone Pass, another bill aims to improve safety on the light rail after an increase in violent crime last year.

University of Minnesota opens investigation into former assistant men’s hockey coach

by Paul Hodowanic
Published February 26, 2020
The school has hired the law firm Perkins Coie to conduct the investigation.
After losses in enrollment, UMN scraps outdoor recreation major and minor

After losses in enrollment, UMN scraps outdoor recreation major and minor

by Parker Toyne
Published February 25, 2020
The School of Kinesiology will discontinue its Recreation Administration B.S. and Outdoor Recreation and Education minor after this spring semester.

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