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Wastewater reports predict decline in Omicron in Twin Cities area

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published February 10, 2022
The University of Minnesota Genomics Center and the Metro wastewater treatment plant in St. Paul collaborated to provide this public health data.
First Lady Jill Biden speaks at the Child Development Laboratory School to praise the American Rescue Plan and host a discussion among early childhood leaders on Wednesday, Feb. 9. From left to right: Gov. Tim Walz, First Lady Jill Biden, Sec. of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and Shawnice Walls.

First Lady Jill Biden, Governor Walz host roundtable at UMN

by Alex Steil
Published February 9, 2022
Biden, Walz and others host an early childhood education event at the University’s Child Development Laboratory School.
Community activists lead chants as the protestors march towards the 1st Minneapolis Police Precinct on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The protest was held to honor Amir Locke, who was fatally shot by Minneapolis Police officer Mark Hanneman earlier that week.

Amir Locke killed by MPD officer, investigation begins

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published February 9, 2022
After entering an apartment with a no-knock search warrant, an MPD officer shot and killed Locke on Feb. 2, bringing up conversations around no-knock warrants.
UMN Forever Green Initiative develops sustainable winter-season crops for Minnesota farmers

UMN Forever Green Initiative develops sustainable winter-season crops for Minnesota farmers

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published February 8, 2022
Kernza is a winter-season wheat alternative developed through a breeding program at the University.
UMN Faculty Senate cancels classes for Juneteenth; students call it a “first step”

UMN Faculty Senate cancels classes for Juneteenth; students call it a “first step”

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published February 7, 2022
No University classes will be held on June 20, 2022 or June 19, 2023 to recognize the federal holiday.
An activist leads chants as the protestors march towards the 1st Minneapolis Police Precinct on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The protest was held to honor Amir Locke, who was fatally shot by a Minneapolis Police officer earlier this week.

Protestors march for ‘Justice for Amir’ after police killing Wednesday

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published February 5, 2022
Hundreds filled the streets of downtown Minneapolis, calling for a ban on no-knock warrants and the resignation of the interim police chief and Mayor Frey.
UMN Institute on the Environment raises student wages to $15.91

UMN Institute on the Environment raises student wages to $15.91

by Bella Carpentier
Published February 4, 2022
Effective on Jan. 3, the Institute on the Environment raised its undergraduate student wage from $11 an hour to $15.91
Cedar-Riverside Community Council Board Director AJ Awed poses for a portrait in the 1500 South 4th Street lot on Thursday, Jan. 20. Sherman Associates is hoping to build a public market for stores and affordable housing on this empty plot.

Cedar-Riverside residents discuss Africa Village development

by Caleb Hensin
Published February 4, 2022
Neighbors in Cedar-Riverside aren’t convinced that the potential development will improve their neighborhood.
The U.S. Department of Justice is still investigating whether MPD engages in a pattern of discrimination.

Minneapolis City Council approves contract for organizations to pay for extra police

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published February 3, 2022
The buy back contract will allow private organizations to hire off-duty MPD officers to patrol areas.
Walz proposes $2.7 billion budget with $214 million for UMN

Walz proposes $2.7 billion budget with $214 million for UMN

by Alex Steil
Published February 2, 2022
If approved, the University of Minnesota would receive $142 million for building upgrades and $72 million for a renovated chemistry laboratory.

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