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City energy disclosure program aims to inform renters

by Emma Dill
Published January 23, 2019
The measure could help student renters understand potential energy costs before signing a lease.

Marcy-Holmes looks to inform residents about local crime through block club program.

by Imani Cruzen
Published January 23, 2019
The Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association is pitching a program that will pay residents to be block club leaders.
Andrew Geller was last reached Sunday. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police or Minnesota Hillel.

UMN student, Minnesota Hillel member reported missing

by Tiffany Bui
Published January 23, 2019
Andrew Geller was last reached Sunday afternoon. Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Minnesota Hillel.
President Eric Kaler addresses the Minnesota House of Representatives Higher Education Finance and Policy Division Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 15 in Saint Paul.

Potential UMN tuition increases draw criticism from legislators

by Isabella Murray
Published January 22, 2019
After Kaler suggested increased resident tuition for Twin Cities undergraduates, legislators questioned the school's priorities.
University student Bella* shows an example of what navigating the SeekingArrangement website looks like on Monday, Jan. 14 in her apartment near campus. Ava communicated with several men on the website, getting compensated to spend time with them. 

The bittersweet life of sugar babies at the University of Minnesota

by Natalie Rademacher
Published January 21, 2019
A growing number of college students are using the service SeekingArrangement to meet sugar daddies and mommies, who financially support them.
The Northern Research Station is seen on Saturday, Jan. 19, in Saint Paul. The building, administrated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has been empty since the government shutdown in December. Researchers with offices in the building have moved to makeshift workspaces on campus to conduct their work.

Shutdown stirs uncertainty for UMN researchers

by Jake Steinberg
Published January 21, 2019
Longest government shutdown in history puts University in untested waters with consequences looming.
President Eric Kaler fields questions in his office in Morrill Hall on Thursday, Oct. 18.

University of Minnesota sexual misconduct prevention efforts show signs of success

by Austen Macalus
Published January 21, 2019
After two years, University officials say the campaign is moving in the right direction, but solving sexual misconduct on campus won’t happen overnight.
Crystal Compton, a wearable technology Ph.D. student,  demonstrates a virtual reality headset at the Goldstein Museum of Design in Saint Paul on Friday, Jan. 18. The museum is bringing the exhibits outside their walls by making virtual exhibits available to communities who may not be able to visit the site in person.

UMN museum plans to use VR to increase accessibility for the elderly

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published January 21, 2019
Research indicates virtual reality can increase the wellness of those living in senior care facilities.
Employees sort waste into different recycling categories at the Como Recycling Facility on Friday, Jan. 18 in Minneapolis.

New program aims to cut research waste

by Natalie Rademacher
Published January 21, 2019
The recycling program launched a pilot initiative in Nils Hasselmo Hall this month.
A Minneapolis Police officer patrols Dinkytown on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018.

DWI arrests spike statewide over holiday season

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published January 21, 2019
Through a statewide public safety effort, UMPD arrested an individual with the highest recorded blood alcohol content.

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