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Cloning method can make wheat fungus-resistant, UMN study finds

by Kait Ecker
Published February 21, 2019
The identified genes can make wheat resistant to stem rust disease, a fungus that threatens to destroy crops.
Suzanne Sanglewicz, spokeswoman for the National Rifle Association, spoke to students at Tate Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 19 about the gun rights organization. The event was hosted by the group Collegians for a Constructive Tomorrow.

UMN student group hosts NRA presentation and recruitment opportunity

by Imani Cruzen
Published February 20, 2019
The Collegians for a Constructive Tomorrow hosted a staff member of the NRA Tuesday to present on the organization and recruit students.
Passersby walk next to Coffman Union on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. 

Report recommends renaming four buildings

by Jake Steinberg
Published February 20, 2019
A task force recommends stripping names from Coffman Union, Nicholson, Middlebrook and Coffey.
Nael Banat leads University Human Resources employees in a pre-shift stretch on Friday, Feb. 15. The program was started by Banat and fellow graduate student Andrea Santi as part of their Kinesiology studies.

Early-morning stretch program aids UMN staff

by Norah Kleven
Published February 20, 2019
The program aims to help University faculty with physically demanding jobs stretch to prevent injury.
The University of Minnesota Law School is seen on Tuesday, June 5.

Rising enrollment, applications a good sign for Law School

by Austen Macalus
Published February 20, 2019
The Law School is on track in its three-year plan to eliminate a multi-million dollar deficit.

UMN researchers use stalagmites to gauge climate change

by Katie Salai
Published February 20, 2019
Evidence of dramatic change in temperature and rainfall in South America may indicate rapid climate change throughout past glacial periods.
The Minneapolis Police Department leads the "Free Our Future" march past the Hennepin County Government Center on Saturday, June 30 in downtown Minneapolis.

Man shot in Cedar-Riverside

by Tiffany Bui
Published February 20, 2019
Police say an adult male was shot Tuesday afternoon on Cedar Avenue.
Walz said his administration ended an “era of gridlock” in Minnesota politics with the legislation passed this year.

Walz’s budget proposal partially funds University request

by Madeline Deninger
Published February 19, 2019
Gov. Tim Walz is proposing less than half of the University's $87 million biennial budget proposal.
Abdul Omari listens to Law School Dean Garry Jenkins during the University's Board of Regents meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, Feb. 8.

Lawmakers forward five candidates for the Board of Regents

by Imani Cruzen
Published February 19, 2019
The House and Senate higher education committees forwarded candidates Monday for the upcoming regent election.
A photograph of local rhythm and blues legend Willie Murphy at his memorial service on Saturday, Feb. 16.

Community gathers to honor West Bank music icon

by Miguel Octavio
Published February 19, 2019
Musical performances and a memorial service were held over the weekend for Minneapolis native Willie Murphy.

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