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New UMN CSE dean steps into role

by Kelly Busche
Published February 1, 2018
Mostafa "Mos" Kaveh was first hired into CSE in 1975.

UMN parents condemn planned daycare closure

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published February 1, 2018
In response to widespread criticism, the University announced it will convene a child care advisory group.
Rashad Bowman, 46, pokes his head out the sixth floor window at 11:40 a.m. after police fired gas into a room at the Graduate Hotel. 

The 38-hour standoff: Flash bangs, smoke and SWAT teams at the Graduate Hotel captivate University of Minnesota campus

by Mike Hendrickson and Nick Wicker
Published February 1, 2018
At around midnight Sunday, police came to arrest Rashad Bowman at an East Bank hotel. 38 hours later, he was taken into custody.
An LED streetlight illuminates a house along Malcolm Avenue Southeast in Prospect Park Tuesday, Jan. 30. Neighbors have expressed concern over the brightness of the new light fixtures as more are built in the neighborhood.

Prospect Park residents look to dim night lights

by Carter Blochwitz
Published February 1, 2018
City and University LED lighting fixtures in the neighborhood have drawn ire and calls for modification.
From Left, Dylan VanBoxtel, Jim Bradeen, Kayla Meyers of the Improve Group, Brian Steffson, Britta Hansen and Mohamed Yakub of the Stakman-Borlaug Center pose inside Borlaug Hall on Monday, Jan. 29. The SBC was recently awarded $721,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture to help fund its Food for Progress Post-Project Sustainability Assessment.

UMN researchers to study program efficacy abroad

by Katrina Pross
Published February 1, 2018
The team will use a $721,000 grant to travel to three countries.
The members of Fountane accept their student startup award at the Startup Capital of the North Showcase in McNamara on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

UMN students showcase entrepreneurship at Super Bowl startup event

by Tiffany Bui
Published January 31, 2018
Student and professional entrepreneurs gathered at the event to pitch their businesses to attendees.
Attendees listen to Ana Mendoza Packham's presentation on the negative impacts of having the Super Bowl in Minneapolis and potential ways to protest it in the Whole Music Club on Sunday, Jan 28.

Super Bowl prompts protests and community concerns

by Kayla Song
Published January 31, 2018
As Minneapolis prepares for the Super Bowl on Sunday, some are using the event to highlight their advocacy.
Gov. Mark Dayton on Monday, Aug. 28, at the Capitol in St. Paul. 

Dayton’s bonding proposal optimistic for UMN, but history remains less certain

by Michael Achterling
Published January 31, 2018
Gov. Mark Dayton has proposed around $60 million more in capital funding than the University requested for the 2018 bonding session.
Rashad Bowman, 43, pokes his head out the sixth floor window at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday after police fired gas into a sixth floor room at the Graduate Hotel.

Gallery: 38-hour standoff at Graduate Hotel ends after suspect arrested

by Easton Green and Jack Rodgers
Published January 31, 2018
The situation in Stadium Village started around midnight Sunday and ended at 1:43 p.m. on Tuesday.
The 17th Avenue Residence Hall has signs posted on its entrance doors on Tuesday, Jan. 30. University of Minnesota residence halls will have heightened security during Super Bowl weekend. 17th Avenue Residence Hall will require all guests that don't live in the residence hall to sign in.

Security increases around dorms during Super Bowl week

by Maraya King
Published January 31, 2018
University of Minnesota dorms will see increased security measures as thousands flock to Minneapolis for the weekend.

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