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Llamas interacting with students at Agriculture Awareness Day on Northrop Mall on April 20, 2010.

University researchers discover llama nanobodies as possible COVID-19 treatment

by Maia Irvin and Gabby Lombard
Published September 16, 2021
New research suggests that llama nanobodies can be an effective treatment against the virus in animals, and there is potential for success in humans.
Ward 6 City Council candidate Abdirizak Bihi poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Bihi is on the November 2021 general election ballot.

Minneapolis Ward 6 candidate brings Cedar-Riverside connections to city council

by Olivia Stevens
Published September 15, 2021
Abdirizak Bihi wants to improve public safety and increase affordable housing as a council member.
Walter F. Mondale Hall on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021.

UMN student named first recipient of the George Floyd Memorial Scholarship in Law

by Bella Carpentier
Published September 15, 2021
The George Floyd Memorial Scholarship, a scholarship offered to Black law students at the University, named the first-ever recipient since its founding a year ago.
The Board of Regents convene for their September meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.

Regents talk campus safety improvements and University vaccination rates

by Gabrielle Lombard and Matthew Voigt
Published September 15, 2021
The board also discussed the recent transition back to the classroom and to the office for University students, faculty and staff at the meeting.
The Cedar-River People’s Center Clinics and Services stands vacant in Cedar Riverside on Thursday, Feb. 11. The People's Center has been offering COVID-19 vaccines to seniors.

University to attest vaccination status, but many worry the form is not enough

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published September 13, 2021
Some students and staff ask for a stronger vaccine mandate and more COVID-19 protections.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

White House releases fact sheet detailing new information about Build Back Better plan

by Alex Steil
Published September 12, 2021
The plan aims to make college more affordable, among other goals.
Yes 4 Minneapolis public safety amendment explained

Yes 4 Minneapolis public safety amendment explained

by Olivia Stevens
Published September 12, 2021
The ballot amendment would shift power away from the Minneapolis Police Department and instead create a department of public safety — here’s what that means.
Coffman Memorial Union bustling with students on Sunday, Sept. 5. Many students have arrived on campus to see the start of the in-person school year.

University students voice their support for mask and vaccine mandates as fall approaches

by Maia Irvin and Bella Carpentier
Published September 8, 2021
Mask and vaccine requirements go into place as the University of Minnesota gears up for the fall 2021 semester, the first semester with majority in-person classes since the beginning of the pandemic.
Rain pouring down, running back Mohamed Ibrahim looks toward the sideline during the Minnesota football game against Ohio State University, Thursday, Sept. 2. The Gophers lost to the Buckeyes, 45-31.

BREAKING: Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim to undergo season-ending surgery

by Tony Liebert
Published September 6, 2021
Mohamed Ibrahim’s 2021 season is expected to come to an end after suffering a lower-leg injury against Ohio State.
Gophers football players sit on the sidelines during a game at TCF Bank Stadium on Oct. 3, 2015.

No. 4 Ohio State beat Gophers 45-31 in home opener

by Matthew Kennedy
Published September 3, 2021
A strong first half from Minnesota wasn’t enough to upset the Buckeyes Thursday night.

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