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Lab manager Anette von der Handt and local scientist Scott Peterson look at images of micrometeorites through a electron microprobe at the University of Minnesota on Wednesday to identify tiny samples of meteorites he has collected.

New UMN tech helps local stardust hunter

by Ella Johnson
Published February 15, 2018
Peterson has been searching for stardust on rooftops for about eight years.
A police car parked outside of the Recreation and Wellness Center late Monday, Sept. 25, 2017.

Crime rates surge near UMN campus

by Isabella Murray
Published February 15, 2018
Robberies in a precinct surrounding the UMN area in the first week of February doubled compared to the same time period last year.
Students relax outside of Coffman Union on Tuesday, Sept. 19. MSA is working on a resolution to rename the building which will be presented in March.

Student government committee drafting resolution to rename Coffman Union

by Eliana Schreiber
Published February 15, 2018
The effort comes after the exhibit, “A Campus Divided,” in Andersen Library prompted discussions on campus.
A rendering of the proposed 4th street lofts in Prospect Park

New Prospect Park development looks to build on neighborhood’s vision

by Madeline Deninger
Published February 15, 2018
The 4th Street Lofts will feature less parking and increased density.

University of Minnesota hires two out-of-state recruiters

by Kayla Song
Published February 15, 2018
The University hired two new recruiters to expand its outreach after the Board of Regents voted to raise out-of-state tuition costs.

UMN rolls out sexual misconduct training

by Kelly Busche
Published February 15, 2018
Around 1,000 faculty and staff are piloting the training.
Vescio's owner Frank Vescio prepares a take out order for a customer on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Dinkytown.

Vescio’s Italian Restaurant owner reflects on 60 years in Dinkytown

by Kassidy Tarala
Published February 15, 2018
The Dinkytown restaurant announced Sunday that it will close in March.
People walk outside restaurants along Como Avenue on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Arrival of new businesses draws more traffic to Southeast Como

by Kassidy Tarala
Published February 15, 2018
As new businesses move into the area, the neighborhood has seen a notable increase in visitors.
Members of the 15 for Student Workers group sing outside of Morril Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Two students were eventually let in to deliver the large valentine card the group the created to University President Eric Kaler.

Students blocked from protest in Morrill Hall

by Eliana Schreiber
Published February 15, 2018
15 For Student Workers protest was barred from entering President Eric Kaler’s office Wednesday afternoon.

New UMN parental leave policy under consideration

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published February 15, 2018
Various groups at the University have advocated for parental leave reform.

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