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The Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The University cited necessary building repairs and lower tuition costs as justification for $45 million at their presentation to the House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee on Thursday and the Senate Higher Education Committee on Tuesday.

What to expect from 2024 MN Legislature

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published February 5, 2024
MN state Senators outline some of their plans for the upcoming session.
District 60 Minnesota State Sen. Kari Dziedzic (DFL) poses for a portrait in front of Folwell Hall on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022.

Dziedzic to step down from Senate leadership

by Alex Steil
Published February 2, 2024
The announcement comes after Dziedzic says her ovarian cancer has returned.
A UMPD vehicle at their headquarters on the University of Minnesota campus on Thursday, June 18, 2020.

Suspect facing several charges after threatening UMN

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 28, 2024
The former Watson mayor was taken into custody and now faces three felony charges.
Regent Penny Wheeler and Medical School Dean Jakub Tolar talk with their fellow task force members during a break in the Wednesday meeting.

Task force on UMN academic health convenes for final meeting

by Alex Lassiter and Olivia Hines
Published January 24, 2024
The task force voted on final recommendations for University healthcare and discussed the draft report they will be submitting to Gov. Tim Walz.
Gwyn, Macy, Daniel, and Nora [pictured left to right] brave the sub-zero windchill on an icy afternoon to skate together in Van Cleve park. The park, located just north of Dinkytown in Como, becomes a popular winter activity hub for students and nearby residents each year when the park’s fields are frozen to create a public ice skating rink.

El Niño’s grip on Minnesota continues

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published January 24, 2024
Rain instead of snow and warm temperatures are breaking historic records in the Twin Cities.
The neighborhood organizations surrounding the University of Minnesota have been making steps to merge into one, large group.

University neighborhood associations navigate merger; Prospect Park opts out

by Grace Aigner
Published January 24, 2024
In the midst of financial changes, University neighborhoods are looking to form a single association.
The hall opened for the first time in 20 years.

Cedar-Riverside prepares for Dania Hall open house

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published December 6, 2023
Community will be having an open house on Dec. 8 to re-envision Dania Hall Lot.
P.E.A.S.E. Academy building on Dec. 6, 2023.

P.E.A.S.E. Academy cultivates stability, community, support during holiday season

by Grace Aigner
Published December 6, 2023
The holidays can be especially difficult for people in addiction recovery, students and staff share why.
Students said rising rent costs have created stress for them.

Barriers to youth homelessness in Minneapolis

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published December 5, 2023
The Minneapolis community discusses youth homelessness and resources for support.
A community garden in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood.

Minneapolis residents take to the gardens

by Jack O’Connor
Published December 5, 2023
Community and public gardens have grown exponentially in Minneapolis thanks to the passionate work of volunteers.

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