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Letter writer threatens to kidnap UMN fraternity members over alleged sexual assault

by Natalie Rademacher
Published February 9, 2017
In an email to University chapter leaders Thursday, UMN IFC President Simon Beck urged fraternities to take the threat, allegedly made by a former Marine, seriously.
A swastika with the words “Nazis Rule” drawn on a whiteboard inside a Jewish student’s dorm room at the University of Minnesota.

Jewish UMN student finds anti-Semitic message in Pioneer Hall dorm room

by Mike Hendrickson
Published February 9, 2017
The message, part of an increase in anti-Semitic incidents on campus, reads "Nazis rule" and depicts a concentration camp.

UMN Campus Climate launches “We All Belong Here” campaign

by Samir Ferdowsi
Published February 9, 2017
Posters with messages like ‘Strive to be inclusive’ arrive on campus.
On Jan. 26, community members gathered at Brian Coyle as part of the city's community listening sessions to address the possible minimum wage increase in Minneapolis. 

In city hearings, Minneapolis residents discuss thoughts on minimum wage

by Mike Hendrickson
Published February 9, 2017
The City of Minneapolis is holding a series of at least 10 neighborhood meetings to get feedback before a possible vote in May.
Employee of tenKsolar, Dwayne Blakely, moves solar panels onto a module light table for testing on Jan. 25, 2016. The University of Minnesota will be installing solar panels in an effort to make progress on a climate action plan.

UMN is nearly halfway toward its goal of cutting campus carbon emissions

by Neha Panigrahy
Published February 9, 2017
The Twin Cities campus’ sustainability committee has outlined strategies to reduce energy consumption by 2050.
Professor Richard Painter answers questions in an interview at Mondale hall on West Bank on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. Painter sits as vice-chair for the lawsuit against President Trump for allegedly violating the emoluments clause of the constitution.

UMN Law School professor files lawsuit against Donald Trump

by Bella Dally-Steele
Published February 9, 2017
Richard Painter, who specializes in ethics and professional responsibility, is part of the team challenging Trump's business conflicts of interest
Numerous organizations called on Sviggum to step down from his position on the board.

Legislative committee picks four candidates for open UMN Board of Regents seats

by Kevin Beckman
Published February 8, 2017
The finalists include three incumbents and a former member of the board.
Minneapolis City Council voted to deny Doran Companies'  demolition of the commercial property building located at 1319 4th Street SE, which houses Mesa Pizza, Dinkytown Tattoo and Camdi Restaurant in Dinkytown.

Minneapolis City Council condemns Trump travel ban; directs city to protect refugees

by Max Chao
Published February 8, 2017
The city will also form a Sanctuary City Task Force to better protect and defend undocumented families, Muslim residents and refugees.
Gophers defensive back Ray Buford tackles Cornhuskers tight end Cethan Carter at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

Three Gophers football players leave University, following UMN panel decision.

by Mike Hendrickson
Published February 7, 2017
Tamarion Johnson and Ray Buford will transfer to Arizona Western; Dior Johnson will also leave the U.
Members of Sigma Phi Epsilon watch their team play in the semifinal of the Lakes and Legends hockey tournament on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at Ridder Arena.

Interfraternity Council raise funds for UMN cancer research

by Natalie Rademacher
Published February 7, 2017
The Interfraternity Council held their annual charity hockey tournament this past weekend.

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