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Minnesota lawmakers look to make insulin more affordable

by Erin Wilson
Published May 6, 2019
A bill passed in the House would create an insulin assistance program paid for by manufacturers.

CLA works to improve mental health

by Gwiwon Jason Nam
Published May 6, 2019
The CLA Student Board held a mental wellness event in hopes of improving the classroom experience for students.
Nancy Swanson prepares to place a handful of tobacco in the Mississippi as part of a sunrise ceremony on Wednesday, May 1 to commemorate the beginning of American Indian Month. The ceremony concluded with a special tribute to missing and murdered indigenous women.

Remembering the women the world forgot

by Dylan Miettinen
Published May 6, 2019
University members are becoming more vocal about unsolved murders and disappearances.
The app Parkpoolr founders are conduct a test run during an event at Allianz Field on Saturday, May 4. The founders hope to expand the company to other events like the Minnesota State Fair or during Gopher football games.

UMN student’s startup helps address parking problems

by Miguel Octavio
Published May 6, 2019
The company ParkPoolr allows users to earn money by renting out their parking spaces online.
President Eric Kaler speaks during a meeting of the University Senate on Thursday, May 2 at Mondale Hall. The group discussed policy, budgeting and administrative matters. 

President Kaler’s final conversation with the Minnesota Daily

by Austen Macalus
Published May 6, 2019
President Eric Kaler discussed failed efforts to rename buildings on campus, the legislative session and his final stretch as president.
Members of K-Move, at K-pop dance group, perform on Saturday, May 4 at the Pan Asian Arts Festival at the Mall of America.

K-pop student group performs at MOA

by Norah Kleven
Published May 6, 2019
K-Move performs high-energy choreography paired with upbeat Korean pop music.

Professional students call for increased support of equity and diversity

by Kait Ecker
Published May 6, 2019
Professional Student Government wants to see more training and more diverse representation.
Regent Abdul Omari listens in on the Board of Regents' special session on Friday, April 26. The board voted against the renaming of four buildings on campus after more than a year of community discussion on the issue.

Reckoning with history: How the University’s efforts to rename buildings failed

by Austen Macalus and Jake Steinberg
Published May 6, 2019
Several distinct factors challenged the University's renaming process.
Elizabeth Borer's ecological research plots are nested against the forest line on a protected portion of research facility land on Friday, May 3.

UMN researchers lead global study on human impact on ecosystems

by Natalie Rademacher
Published May 6, 2019
Over 30 researchers from around the world have already signed up to help with the project.
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Another one bites the stardust: UMN researchers find second distant star

by Katie Salai
Published May 6, 2019
UMN researchers add to their collection of star discoveries and receive funds to improve star observation.

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