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Adam Duininck, Director of Government Affairs with the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters. Photo courtesy of Adam Duininck.

Frey launches new economic recovery workgroup

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published December 18, 2021
The economic recovery workgroup is one of three groups that will advise Frey on key issues for the city.
University’s low minimum wage is a major disincentive to on-campus jobs, some students say after email about dining staff shortage

University’s low minimum wage is a major disincentive to on-campus jobs, some students say after email about dining staff shortage

by Bella Carpentier
Published December 18, 2021
In an email sent on Nov. 19, an University administrator wrote that some dining facilities would remain closed due to understaffing, which caused students to express their opinions about the University’s minimum wage and working conditions on social media.
The Humphrey School of Public Affairs as seen on Thursday, Sept. 19.

UMN to pay student $75,000 as part of sexual harassment settlement

Published December 18, 2021
A 2018 investigation found a University of Minnesota professor committed acts of sexual harassment against a graduate student.
NCAA rule change allows UMN student athletes to build their brand

NCAA rule change allows UMN student athletes to build their brand

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published December 16, 2021
With a new name, image and likeness policy, student athletes are receiving compensation for partnerships and deals with brands.
MSA pushes for environmental justice liberal education requirement

MSA pushes for environmental justice liberal education requirement

by Madison Roth
Published December 16, 2021
MSA sent a letter to the Council on Liberal Education to change the “environment” requirement theme to “environmental justice”
Aimee Pearce, a doctor at Boynton Health, puts on her personal protection equipment (PPE) at the East Bank Clinic, in Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov. 16.

Adaptation, unpredictability and burnout: Boynton workers relay pandemic challenges, some solutions

by Maia Irvin
Published December 16, 2021
Boynton workers shared their experiences adapting to changing working conditions and developing solutions to new problems.
A rendering of the Como Congregational Church after a full restoration, with apartments and a community center. Photo courtesy of Joel Hussong

Como Congregational Church could become apartments and community center

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published December 16, 2021
If passed by the City Council, construction may start in the winter of 2022.
The interior of Gray's, a restaurant and cafe in Dinkytown on Tuesday, Dec. 14. Gray's is partnering with a class of UMN Carlson students to analyze their social media and marketing approaches.

UMN students conduct survey for Gray’s Cafe

by Caleb Hensin
Published December 15, 2021
The Net Impact student group usually assists nonprofits, but has turned to helping local Dinkytown businesses.
Activist Jae Yates poses for a portrait in Painter Park in South Minneapolis on Tuesday, Dec. 14. Yates is active in the Twin Cities Coalition for Justice 4 Jamar.

What’s next for Minneapolis activists

by Hanna Van Den Einde and Caleb Hensin
Published December 15, 2021
After the public safety ballot amendment failed, activist groups are shifting focus to different methods of police accountability and reparations work.
The Basic Needs Task Force of the University of Minnesota’s Minnesota Student Association (MSA) partnered with The Food Group, a local food nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis, to bring affordable food options to students.

MSA works with local food company to provide low cost groceries for students

by Madison Roth
Published December 15, 2021
The Mobile Market bus will come to the University of Minnesota once a month to help college students looking for more affordable grocery options.

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