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Second armed robbery in a week reported on campus

Second armed robbery in a week reported on campus

by Jasmine Snow
Published October 27, 2019
The incident took place in Dinkytown late Saturday night.
Erin Lynch of the Restaurant Opportunities Center of Minnesota announces a recent settlement for alleged stolen wages outside of Bonchon in Dinkytown on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Ex-Bonchon workers celebrate settlement over alleged wage theft in Dinkytown

by Brooke Sheehy
Published October 24, 2019
The workers addressed alleged wage theft at Bonchon's Uptown location.
Sarah Vast, Human Resources Assistant for the University of Minnesota, poses for a portrait outside Peik Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Last winter Vast struggled to find child care when schools closed due to extreme cold weather and ended up bringing their child to work at times. Other parents also coordinated when they had difficulty finding child care on short notice. 

University groups work to ensure employees can use sick leave for unscheduled child care

by Niamh Coomey
Published October 24, 2019
University groups are looking to clarify language in employee rules and contracts after confusion last winter.
Morrill Hall as seen on Saturday, Oct. 12.

University, state officials weigh HEAPR-heavy capital request

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published October 24, 2019
The University's state infrastructure funding needs went unfulfilled last session, prompting officials to ask if a large HEAPR amount is the right strategy.
Illustrated by Hailee Schievelbein

City to study potential impact of rent stabilization

by Caitlin Anderson
Published October 24, 2019
The policy could cap the amount landlords can increase rents in the city.
Minneapolis Police Officer Todd Loining addresses concerns regarding safety in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood at the First Congregational Church on Tuesday, Oct. 22.  

Homicide in Marcy-Holmes prompts fourth safety meeting this year

by Taylor Schroeder
Published October 24, 2019
Community members exchanged concerns with neighborhood officials over violent crime in the area at a meeting Tuesday.
Wendy Pradt Lougee, University librarian and dean of libraries, poses for a portrait in Wilson Library on Wednesday, Oct. 16. 

A pioneer of digital libraries: Wendy Pradt Lougee retires from her longtime legacy as University librarian

by Natalie Rademacher
Published October 24, 2019
Lougee helped the library system transition into the digital era.
Campus Crime Update: Fall brings decrease in neighborhood property crime

Campus Crime Update: Fall brings decrease in neighborhood property crime

by Taylor Schroeder
Published October 24, 2019
Cedar-Riverside, Marcy-Holmes and Southeast Como have all seen a decrease in property-related crimes over the past month.
Illustrated by Harry Steffenhagen

New policy would require sustainability improvements at local farmers’ markets

by Caitlin Anderson
Published October 23, 2019
The Green to Go ordinance guides city organics and recycling policies.
Morgan La Casse

UMN researchers contribute to worldwide interactive nature map project

by Natalie Cierzan
Published October 23, 2019
The map includes world data for today’s risks and future risks for water quality, coastal habitats and crop pollination.

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