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Lot A on 4th Street in Cedar-Riverside is seen on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Currently a city-subsidized parking lot, the parcel could be redeveloped into a public market.

Local leaders say African market could invigorate Cedar-Riverside

by J.D. Duggan
Published July 30, 2019
In the face of backlash, Cedar-Riverside's Council member says a public market will curb gentrification and mitigate crime.
Kate Adamala, assistant professor in the department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development holds up a vial of fluorescent synthetic liposomes, a membrane made from purified lipids, in the Molecular and Cellular Biology building on East Bank on Thursday, July 25. These synthetic membranes mimic the properties of natural cell membranes.

UMN-based collaborative network for synthetic cell research receives grant

by Gwiwon Jason Nam
Published July 30, 2019
The Build-a-Cell Coordination Network, which involves University of Minnesota researchers, received a $1.2 million grant last month.
Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium. 1928

Ghosts of Northrop: Landmarks on campus see historic recognition

by J.D. Duggan
Published July 29, 2019
Northrop Mall’s designation is part of a greater conversation of historic recognition of the UMN campus.

Two UMN swimmers shot, sustain non-life-threatening injuries

by J.D. Duggan
Published July 29, 2019
The victims were sent to the hospital around 1:20 a.m. Saturday.
Aurin Chowdhury discusses renters' rights at a Marcy Holmes renters' rights meeting at the First Congregational Church of Minnesota on Thursday, July 25. 

Marcy-Holmes renters’ rights meeting highlights resident concerns, new ordinances

by Imani Cruzen
Published July 27, 2019
The Thursday night meeting was held by Off-Campus Living and a local neighborhood association.
'Organic,' 'Natural' cigarettes are similar to, if not worse than, other brands, UMN study finds

‘Organic,’ ‘Natural’ cigarettes are similar to, if not worse than, other brands, UMN study finds

by Gwiwon Jason Nam
Published July 26, 2019
The study found Natural American cigarettes, which have been branded as "organic," contain the same or higher levels of nicotine than other brands.
The University passport office as seen on Tuesday, July 23 in its new location on campus on Fourth Street. The new office opened on July 8.

University of Minnesota opens passport office on campus

by Farrah Mina
Published July 26, 2019
The office accepts passport applications and takes photos for passports and country-specific visas.
Zahra Mohamed participates in a voters event going door to door to encourage people to vote.

After a student’s death in January, UMN student group aims to raise funds for a well in Somalia

by Farrah Mina
Published July 26, 2019
Students Devoted to Marginalized Communities launched a campaign to raise money for a well to honor Zahra Mohamed, the president of the group, who died in January.

Detailed documents released in Richard Liu case

by J.D. Duggan
Published July 25, 2019
Minneapolis police released documents regarding the alleged rape by the Chinese billionaire Wednesday, including text messages, interviews and video.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel poses for a photo with City Council President Lisa Bender and City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins at City Hall on Wednesday, July 24.

UMN president visits Minneapolis City Council

by Dylan Anderson
Published July 24, 2019
Gabel expressed a desire to build a stronger relationship and maximize collaboration between two major players in the community.

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