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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.
Jared Rubinstein, a grad student in the Department of Horticultural Sciences places a sign next to a tree on Thursday, Nov. 30 on the St. Paul campus. The signs have information about the specific tree they are placed in front of as well as a QR link to more information. 

Trees on UMN St. Paul campus receive recognition

by Emma Dill
Published December 6, 2017
The Campus Trees Project installed over 80 labels on trees around the St. Paul campus to make forestry research more accessible.
Gov. Mark Dayton on Monday, Aug. 28, at the Capitol in St. Paul. 

Minnesota Management and Budget projects $188 million state deficit

by Michael Achterling
Published December 5, 2017
The projected deficit is due to reduced economic growth forecasts and policies enacted during the 2017 Minnesota legislative session.
Jersey Mike’s Subs on 509 14th Ave SE in 2017.

Gunpoint robbery reported outside Jersey Mike’s in Dinkytown

by Madeline Deninger
Published December 5, 2017
Two other gunpoint robberies were reported around the University area.

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