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Owner Pete Miller poses for a portrait at HeadFlyer Brewing in Marcy-Holmes on Dec. 7 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Craft breweries call for changes to liquor laws after COVID-19 hardships

by Olivia Stevens
Published December 14, 2021
If passed in 2022, the “Drink Local” bill would create more options for craft beer consumers.
The 17th Avenue Residence Hall as seen on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. Excrement smeared on walls and exit signs being torn down every weekend was the scene on the fourth floor of the residence hall for months that year.

Rampant vandalism in residence halls creates concern among residents

by Alex Steil
Published December 12, 2021
Interim Director of Housing and Residential Life says vandalism has increased in past years, while before it was typically isolated to the destruction of exit signs.
MSA institutes new safety committee on campus

MSA institutes new safety committee on campus

by Madison Roth
Published December 12, 2021
According to MSA’s November 2020 student survey, after only 18.81% of students said they felt safe at night on campus, MSA decided to form a new proactive committee.
Cam Gordon, the former council member for Ward 2, poses for a portrait on Thursday, Dec. 9. Gordon represented the eastern part of Minneapolis for 15 years.

Ward 2 residents reflect on 15 years with Cam Gordon

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published December 10, 2021
he Green Party member will be leaving office come January.
University of Minnesota scholars research health benefits of manoomin

University of Minnesota scholars research health benefits of manoomin

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published December 10, 2021
Indigenous knowledge of the ancient grain helps researchers understand its significance.
University of Minnesota Student Nick Metzman poses for a portrait on the East Bank Campus on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Metzman engages with the University’s substance abuse support resources.

UMN substance abuse resources improve, but students say more work lies ahead

by Olivia Stevens
Published December 10, 2021
This fall, the University hired a new recovery navigator to help any students questioning their relationship with alcohol or drugs.
The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood as seen on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

Low-income Minneapolis residents to receive $500 a month

by Caleb Hensin
Published December 9, 2021
A new city-wide initiative tests a guaranteed basic income program for Cedar-Riverside and other neighborhoods.
Faculty and administrators navigate changing COVID-19 safety policies amid statewide spike in transmission

Faculty and administrators navigate changing COVID-19 safety policies amid statewide spike in transmission

by Bella Carpentier
Published December 6, 2021
Currently, Minnesota has one of the highest COVID-19 rates in the nation, with a high chance for more cases on campus after students traveling back from Thanksgiving break, however, many professors said the University has done well so far to prevent spread on campus.
New vaccine mandate confirmed for UMN employees following executive order and faculty resolution

New vaccine mandate confirmed for UMN employees following executive order and faculty resolution

by Maia Irvin
Published December 6, 2021
Failure to comply with the new mandate could result in unpaid suspension for faculty during the spring semester.
University Water Council promotes coordination of water resources and collaboration through virtual network

University Water Council promotes coordination of water resources and collaboration through virtual network

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published December 6, 2021
Experts collaborate across Minnesota to combine water research.

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