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MSA prepares to send COVID-19 resolution to administration

by Madison Roth
Published February 16, 2022
As COVID-19 cases increase at the University of Minnesota, MSA takes action to help administrators take more precautions.
Carter Yost and Grace Johnson pose for a portrait in front of Coffman Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 12. Yost and Johnson testified in front of the House Higher Education committee stating demands from students, including a university $15 minimum wage, public safety and green energy.

MSA testifies to MN House Higher Ed. Committee

by Alex Steil
Published February 16, 2022
MSA talked about raising the student minimum wage, increasing public safety and making the Board of Regents selection process more transparent.
UMN group works with local immigrant farmers to grow vegetables

UMN group works with local immigrant farmers to grow vegetables

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published February 14, 2022
University students applied their plant breeding knowledge to fill vacancies in produce offered locally.
The Warren E. Burger Federal Building on Saturday, Jan. 29. The federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s murder will be held in this courthouse.

Federal trial against officers involved in Floyd’s murder enters fourth week

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published February 14, 2022
The federal trial continues with prosecution expecting to rest its case on Monday.
UMN students share study abroad experiences amid COVID-19

UMN students share study abroad experiences amid COVID-19

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published February 13, 2022
There has been a significant increase in the number of students abroad this semester compared to spring 2021.
President Joan Gabel and the Board of Regents discuss the University's 2022 budget in McNamara Alumni Center on Tuesday, June 29.

UMN regents approve repatriation of Native American Mimbres objects

by Maia Irvin and Gabrielle Lombard
Published February 13, 2022
The board also discussed campus safety updates and a new agricultural research initiative at their February meetings on Thursday and Friday.
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MSA pushes for mental health crisis numbers on U Cards

by Madison Roth
Published February 11, 2022
As UMN faces an increase in students struggling with mental health, MSA proposes to add mental health phone numbers on the back of U Cards.
The Humphrey School of Public Affairs as seen on Thursday, Sept. 19.

UMN Humphrey School welcomes first dean of color

by Maia Irvin
Published February 11, 2022
As dean, Nisha Botchwey said COVID-19 safety is one of her top priorities.
Al's Breakfast in Dinkytown Minneapolis displays a sign asking customers to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test in order to dine in. This is a result of the new mandate in Minneapolis for bars and restaurants.

BREAKING: Twin Cities lift vaccine or negative test requirement for restaurants

by Bel Moran
Published February 10, 2022
The cities’ mask mandates will remain in place. Establishments that wish to enforce their own test or vaccine requirements are free to continue to do so.
Black History Month: Black History, Black Futures

Black History Month: Black History, Black Futures

by Claire Nelson
Published February 10, 2022
Celebrating Black History Month, community members reckon with the past and imagine a more equitable future.

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