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Senior Garrett Williams poses for a portrait in the basement of his former residence in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on Saturday, Feb. 8.  The Miles Group owned property suffered from hazardous heating equipment, a partially collapsed ceiling and an overall lack of maintenance.

With laundry list of code violations, students voice concerns with The Miles Group

by Dylan Miettinen
Published February 13, 2020
Student complaints include security deposits, safety violations and squirrels in the home.
Mardelle Madsen, Fran Holmsten and Mary Rafferty walk past a map of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. They walk a loop on the East River Parkway section of the byway every Monday. 

Historic Minneapolis trail makes the cut in governor’s proposal

by Brooke Sheehy
Published February 13, 2020
The last three miles of Grand Rounds, which go through parts of Prospect Park and Como, could receive funding for phase one.
MPD warns of sharp rise in auto thefts near campus, citywide

MPD warns of sharp rise in auto thefts near campus, citywide

by Yves De Jesus
Published February 13, 2020
This year's citywide auto theft count for the first three weeks of January is a five-year high.
Students study in the Biomedical Library on Monday, Feb. 10.

Biomedical Library to get a new home

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published February 12, 2020
Along with the Wagensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine, the library will attain new amenities and technology to encourage collaboration between medical fields.
A building owned by Integer, a medical device outsource manufacturer, stands in Southeast Como on Friday, Feb. 7.  The site has recently been identified as producing higher than acceptable levels of trichloroethylene (TCE), an industrial solvent and carcinogen.

Como facility confronts toxic chemical emissions

by Yves De Jesus
Published February 10, 2020
A 2020 report found the Greatbatch-Globe Tool Inc. facility in Como was emitting the chemical TCE above recommended levels.
Morgan La Casse

Research looks to bolster mental health resources for policymakers

by Erin Rose Baker
Published February 10, 2020
Professor Matthew Weber is working with the National Alliance on Mental Illness New Jersey to create an information portal to help policy makers.
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

Spaces for historically marginalized students essential to campus life, study says

by Jasmine Snow
Published February 10, 2020
University of Chicago study points to designated spaces as key to engagement and inclusivity.
Dr. Maria Gini, a professor of robotics, observes a robot in Shepherd Labs on Thursday, Feb. 6. Starting this fall, the University will be offering a Master’s program for robotics.

UMN unveils master’s degree in robotics

by Abbey Machtig
Published February 10, 2020
The three-semester master's program will provide students with research and job opportunities.
Attendees greet each other with a hug at the Muslim Alumni Network kickoff event at Masjid Al-Iman on Friday, Feb. 7.

Alumni Association creates first-ever group for Muslim graduates

by Farrah Mina
Published February 10, 2020
The Muslim Alumni Network hosted its first event Friday evening in an effort to keep Muslim alumni connected to the campus.
Minneapolis City Council Member Steve Fletcher poses for a portrait at City Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 5. On data privacy, Fletcher asserts “We’re becoming a smarter and more responsive city, and we’re using data to do it. Our residents and visitors deserve to know that we are responsible with their information and respect their privacy – while also keeping our government open and transparent.”

Dinkytown’s councilmember champions data privacy

by J.D. Duggan
Published February 9, 2020
Ward 3 Council member Steve Fletcher’s data privacy principles will be up for vote in the upcoming City Council meeting.

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