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The Good Neighbor Fund, created in 2007 with money from the University, provides grants for various projects including one to preserve the murals in Dinkytown. Pictured is a mural on 4th Street SE on Monday, June 11.

Neighborhood funding reduced by MN United relocation

by J.D. Duggan
Published June 12, 2018
The Minnesota United FC move out of TCF Bank Stadium means a decrease of $25,000 in funding for community projects.
C-SPIN Director Jiang-Ping Wang stands in front of a homemade, modified manufacture semiconductor device system in Keller Hall on Thursday, May 31. The machine completes the action that its name describes—manufactures semiconductor devices.

Researchers hope to continue UMN spintronics research

by Amie Stager
Published June 12, 2018
Research works to make electronic devices more energy efficient.
T-Rex Cookie Owner Tina Rexing takes a fresh tray of cookies off the cooling rack on Saturday, June 9. The arts and architecture building that T-Rex Cookie operates in will be replaced by new apartments and retail space in 2018.

Tenants of historic Prospect Park building reflect on leaving with uncertainty, optimism

by Tiffany Bui
Published June 11, 2018
Vermilion Development has plans to redesign the Art and Architecture Building, which may displace residents after construction.
Regent Steve Sviggum asks Provost Karen Hanson a question at the Board of Regents meeting on Friday, June 8, 2018 at McNamara Alumni Center.

Regents approve President Kaler’s proposed budget

by Katrina Pross
Published June 9, 2018
The budget includes a 2 percent tuition increase for in-state undergraduate students at the Twin Cities campus.

Gophers football players sue University for bias in sexual assault investigation

by Madeline Deninger
Published June 8, 2018
The lawsuit, filed Friday, alleges the University targeted the nine players on a basis of race and gender.
Photo illustration: A collage of images shot by Minnesota Daily photographers at University events where students say free speech was exercised or challenged throughout 2017 and 2018.

UMN student government calls for dialogue on freedom of speech

by Cleo Krejci
Published June 8, 2018
Following national patterns, the resolution calls for discussion on speech after ongoing controversy on campus.
Visitors celebrate at the top of Witch's Hat Tower on Saturday, June 1. Built in 1913, Witch's Hat Tower has been a major landmark in Minneapolis for generations. New developments have been proposed near Prospect Park, and the Prospect Park Association is concerned that the height of developments will block the view from the tower.

Witch’s Hat height dictates new development

by J.D. Duggan
Published June 7, 2018
A petition by residents of Prospect Park in response a proposed development aims to ensure an unobscured view of the iconic landmark.
The University of Minnesota Law School is seen on Tuesday, June 5.

UMN Law School seeks additional funding

by Michelle Griffith
Published June 6, 2018
The University of Minnesota Law School hopes the additional funding will offset the impact of decreases in enrollment.
State Rep. Ilhan Omar talks with attendees before speaking at her campaign kickoff. 

Ilhan Omar files to run for U.S. congress

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published June 5, 2018
Omar and Keith Ellison were among several candidates to file for new positions in a flurry of activity Tuesday.
A car drives past the intersection of 8th Street and 14th Avenue Southeast on Monday, June 4 in Dinkytown.

More than $5,600 worth of electronics stolen from car in Dinkytown

by Hannah Ovcharchyn
Published June 5, 2018
Multiple thefts were reported to MPD and UMPD last week.

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