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Elliott Payne poses for a portrait on June 10, 2021. Payne recently won the Nov. 2 election for City Council in Ward 1.

Newly elected Elliott Payne focuses on racial equity in Ward 1

by Caleb Hensin
Published November 10, 2021
Payne unseated incumbent Kevin Reich in a close race for City Council.
Councilman Michael Rainville poses for a portrait in Minneapolis on Friday, Nov. 5. Rainville was elected councilman of ward 3 in the 2021 Minneapolis municipal elections.

Q&A with new Ward 3 Council member Michael Rainville

by Olivia Stevens
Published November 9, 2021
The Minnesota Daily spoke with Rainville about his plans for representing the most populous ward in Minneapolis.
Photo courtesy of Monica McConkey.

Minnesota woman provides mental health services for farmers across the state

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published November 8, 2021
Monica McConkey supports farmers with free counseling services.
The front lawn of M Health Fairview's new Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain captured on Thursday, Oct. 28. The MIDB is a new research clinic opening Nov. 1 that specializes in pediatric neurobehavioral conditions.

Research, treatment and community engagement at the core of new UMN brain institute

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published November 8, 2021
The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain will bridge gaps across treatment, research and community integration.
The steeple of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church peeks over a rise in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. The neighborhood provides housing for a significant number of University students.

Two new townhomes proposed in Dinkytown, neighbors concerned about affordability

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published November 8, 2021
If approved by the City Council, two townhomes will replace single family houses among neighborhood concerns about the changing character of Dinkytown.
Students speak out against University’s low wages and stressful working conditions

Students speak out against University’s low wages and stressful working conditions

by Bella Carpentier
Published November 5, 2021
With Minneapolis’ minimum wage for big businesses set at $14.25, students voice their opinions about wanting to see the University's $10.08 minimum wage increase to offset Minneapolis’ high living costs, food insecurity and students’ increasing anxiety around finances.
Systemwide University partnership aims to incorporate Indigenous culture and knowledge into widespread growth

Systemwide University partnership aims to incorporate Indigenous culture and knowledge into widespread growth

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published November 5, 2021
The Mellon Foundation grant provides curriculum development, environmental education and community involvement within an Indigenous framework.
Graduate Researcher Tariq Bastawisy transfers ground Moringa oleifera seeds to a flask to create a mask coating on Wednesday, Nov. 3. University of Minnesota researchers have been working on a mask coating that kills COVID-19.

In fight against COVID-19, UMN researchers test DIY antiviral face mask coating made from tree seeds

by Ellie Roth
Published November 5, 2021
Properties within the seeds of a tropical tree may be able to stop the spread of COVID-19.
President Joan Gabel attends the Board of Regents meeting discussing on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. The Board of Regents holds a meeting each month.

Transitions announced for three University leadership positions 

by Maia Irvin
Published November 4, 2021
The University is creating search committees for three leadership positions across campuses.
Dr. Marc Schwabenlander poses for a portrait on University of Minnesota Saint Paul Campus on Thursday, Oct. 28. Schwabenlander is assisting on a project researching Chronic Wasting Disease, a fatal disease for deer.

University Veterinary Science faculty lead chronic waste disease research

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published November 3, 2021
University researchers investigate decontamination and detection practices for hunters and the meat processing industry.

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