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Effects of recession linger in higher ed funding

Effects of recession linger in higher ed funding

by J.D. Duggan
Published July 3, 2019
From 2011 to 2012, higher education spending as a portion of the General Fund was slashed from about 18 percent to about 8 percent.
For Gabel, collaborative leadership and shared governance win

For Gabel, collaborative leadership and shared governance win

by Dylan Anderson
Published July 3, 2019
Many say her prior experience in higher education and personality are an asset to the University.
Deanna Baxter laughs at a song request at Sporty's Pub and Grill on Wednesday, June 26 for karaoke night. Sporty's closed its doors for good on Sunday, June 30.

Meet Sporty’s longtime ‘karaoke mom’

by Imani Cruzen
Published July 3, 2019
Deanna Baxter, who hosted karaoke at Sporty's Pub and Grill for almost seven years, will continue to host at the location's new restaurant, Como Tap.
With grant funding from Native American tribe, UMN to advance diabetes research

With grant funding from Native American tribe, UMN to advance diabetes research

by Katrina Pross
Published July 3, 2019
Native Americans have the highest rates of diabetes than any other ethnic group in the United States.
A rain and pollinator garden in the Riverside Plaza area as seen on Sunday, June 30 2019.

Urban ecosystems grow in Cedar-Riverside

by Caitlin Anderson
Published July 3, 2019
Rain gardens help to sustain pollinators while filtering clean water.
University Joan Gabel visits the Twin Cities campus on Monday, Dec. 10.

Joan Gabel takes over as University of Minnesota president

by Michelle Griffith
Published July 1, 2019
Gabel is the 17th and first woman president of the University.
Kafe 421 as seen on Sunday, June 30 in Dinkytown. The restaurant is expected to close at the end of July.

Kafe 421 to close after 16 years in Dinkytown

by Caitlin Anderson
Published June 30, 2019
The Greek food staple plans to focus on catering, continuing to operate out of the same location.
University President Eric Kaler answers questions for the Minnesota Daily on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at his office at Morrill Hall.

On his last day in office, Kaler bids farewell to the University

by Dylan Anderson
Published June 28, 2019
After serving for eight years, Kaler will relinquish his leadership of the institution to President Joan Gabel on Sunday.
The St. Anthony Apartments in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood as seen on Tuesday, June 25. These apartments are among 129 buildings enrolled in the city's 4D initiative, which aims to maintain naturally occurring affordable housing in Minneapolis.

Retaining affordability in a housing crisis

by J.D. Duggan
Published June 27, 2019
The Minneapolis 4D program, which retains naturally occurring affordable housing, has established a presence in the University area.
The Minnesota Geological Survey Building as seen on University Avenue in Saint Paul on Monday, June 24.

UMN building could see new life as small business hub

by Caitlin Anderson
Published June 26, 2019
A sole proprietor is looking to buy the former Minnesota Geological Survey building.

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