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U.S. Sen. Al Franken speaks at TCF Bank Stadium in 2013. Franked announced his resignation from the U.S. Senate after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.

Sen. Al Franken announces resignation amid groping allegations

by Michael Achterling
Published December 7, 2017
The resignation comes on the heels of more than half of the Senate’s democratic members calling on Franken to resign.
Espresso Royale coffee shop in Dinkytown on Oct. 9, 2016.

Espresso Royale to close in Dinkytown

by Kelly Busche
Published December 7, 2017
The coffee shop has been in Dinkytown since the 1980s and low sales are being cited for its closure.

University faculty support remote education for DACA students

by Max Chao
Published December 7, 2017
A letter of support for students affected by a potential travel ban and DACA repeal has garnered over 100 signatures so far.
Pedestrians pass by Num-Mi in Dinkytown Tuesday, Dec. 5. The owners hope to open early next year.

New Dinkytown businesses face delays, hope to open by early 2018

by Carter Blochwitz
Published December 7, 2017
Fine-tuning and inspections were cited as main reasons for delays.
Associate professor of Biology, Teaching and Learning Sehoya Cotner teaches a class on human female reproductive anatomy on Monday, Dec. 4.

Researchers link acceptance of climate change to group identity

by Cleo Krejci
Published December 7, 2017
Study shows some students were more likely to change their views on three politically controversial science topics over the course of a semester.

Cedar-Riverside neighborhood organizations face uncertain future

by Kelly Busche
Published December 7, 2017
The City of Minneapolis can only fund one neighborhood organization in Cedar-Riverside. There currently are two.
The exterior of the Mechanical Engineering building on East Bank in 2013.

UMN professor dies at Mechanical Engineering building

by Madeline Deninger
Published December 7, 2017
Barney Klamecki, a University mechanical engineering professor, appeared to die of natural causes Tuesday night.
Sen. Al Franken, D-Minnesota, speaks at an event at TCF Bank Stadium on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Over 20 Democratic senators have called on Franken to resign after a new sexual misconduct allegation surfaced Wednesday.

Amid new allegations, lawmakers call for Franken to resign

by Nick Wicker
Published December 6, 2017
The senator will make an announcement Thursday.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, DFL-Minneapolis, speaks to students at MSA's "Cookies with Constituents" event at the TCF Bank Stadium's Indoor Club Room on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

Legislators, students discuss issues at MSA forum

by Max Chao
Published December 6, 2017
Students discussed medical amnesty, renters' rights and funding for the University.
Newly-elected president of the Multicultural Greek Council Kevin Dinh, left, and Vice President Rosa Ruiz Mendez pose for a photo in Appleby Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

MGC and NPHC elect new executive board members

by Kayla Song
Published December 6, 2017
Two more Greek councils prepare to switch leadership after filling executive positions with new members.

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