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The neon signs of Annies Parlour in Dinkytown hang dark on Saturday, March 21.

Dinkytown business owners battle ongoing issues related to COVID-19

by Karisa Erickson
Published January 19, 2022
The rise in Omicron cases, short staffing and unpredictability in the neighborhood are some of the obstacles that businesses are facing.
Minnesota Student Association President Abdulaziz Mohamed and Vice President Samiat Ajibola pose for a portrait in Northrop Auditorium on Wednesday, Jan 19.

Q&A with the MSA President and Vice President

by Madison Roth
Published January 19, 2022
The Minnesota Student Association President and Vice President discuss their accomplishments in the past semester and plans for spring.
UMN student project begins developing new model for solar panel technology

UMN student project begins developing new model for solar panel technology

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published January 18, 2022
The project will address sustainability and environmental issues by making solar panel installation more affordable for consumers.
Minneapolis City Council members watch Mayor Jacob Frey give his inaugural address on Jan. 10. Photo courtesy of City of Minneapolis.

Minneapolis inauguration ceremony held under COVID-19 protocols

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published January 18, 2022
The Jan. 10, 2022 inauguration ceremony was the first to be held under COVID-19 protocols.
Sarah Mai

UMN students voice opinions on Gabel’s salary increase

by Madison Roth
Published December 24, 2021
The Minnesota Student Association released a statement opposing the pay raise, which will amount to over $1.1 million by 2026.
UMN and Minneapolis Public Schools partner to develop learning and teaching strategies

UMN and Minneapolis Public Schools partner to develop learning and teaching strategies

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published December 23, 2021
The Minneapolis Foundation funded the partnership to improve educational experiences in the Minneapolis school district.
Morgan La Casse

College of Biological Sciences raises wages to $15 an hour for some student employment opportunities

by Bella Carpentier
Published December 22, 2021
CBS announced in a recent email that the school is set to increase wages for some student positions, which will go into effect in January.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.

UMN employees voice disapproval on Gabel’s salary increase

by Maia Irvin
Published December 20, 2021
Many University of Minnesota staff and faculty members did not support President Gabel’s recent salary and benefits increase, especially because they said they have not received fair compensation for working through the pandemic.
Left: Photo courtesy of U.J. Bhowmik, the Professional Student Government (PSG) president. Right: Photo courtesy of Victoria Anderson, the PSG vice president.

PSG Congress passes resolution for expanded accessibility for students

by Roque Wood-Sinclair and Smile Tongkaw
Published December 19, 2021
PSG Congress is recommitting on the current standardized policy for the University to allow students to attend remotely if they have a legitimate reason.
The Board of Regents convene for their September meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.

Regents approve pay increase for Gabel, discuss naming policy

by Matthew Voigt
Published December 19, 2021
The board also approved the contract of the new chief auditor.

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