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Houses in Southeast Como sit in the afternoon sun on Monday, July 5 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Who owns Southeast Como? Study finds higher rates of single-family rentals and investor landlords

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published July 16, 2021
Patterns of investor landlords in Southeast Como differ from those in the rest of the metro area.
Members of 365Green pose for a portrait along highway 12 in Chaska, Minn. on July 11.

“365Green” club advocates for sustainability through advocacy, action

by Sonja Kleven
Published July 16, 2021
Jacob Bechtold, a third-year student at the University, started the club in early 2020.
Mark Globus poses with his girlfriend, Sabrina Lukalu, for a portrait outside the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. Photo courtesy of Mark Globus.

Q&A with Minneapolis mayoral candidate Mark Globus

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published July 16, 2021
Learn more about the local business candidate who is running for mayor.
Left: Photo courtesy of U.J. Bhowmik, the Professional Student Government (PSG) president. Right: Photo courtesy of Victoria Anderson, the PSG vice president.

New PSG leadership discusses plans for advocacy, collaboration with other student organizations

by Sonja Kleven
Published July 16, 2021
President U.J. Bhowmik and Vice President Victoria Anderson took office on July 1.
The Hennepin County Government Center, on Sunday, Feb. 28 during the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd.

‘A small step in the right direction’: activists react to Chauvin’s sentencing

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published July 16, 2021
Activists share their reactions to the sentencing of Derek Chauvin and call for change in policing laws.
President and Speaker of the Council of Graduate Students, Rielle Perttu Swanson, left, and Richard Gonigam pose for a portrait on the Washington Avenue Bridge on July 9 in Minneapolis, Minn.

New graduate student leadership talks goals, initiatives for the next year

by Sonja Kleven
Published July 14, 2021
Speaker Richard Gonigam and President Rielle Perttu Swanson took office on July 1.
A bustling Main Street of St. Anthony Main on July 11 in Minneapolis, Minn. Theaters and restaurants have reopened after closing due to COVID-19.

Calling all cinema lovers and movie-theater-popcorn enthusiasts — St. Anthony Main Theatre is back in business

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published July 14, 2021
After a year of virtual cinema, the closest movie theater to campus has reopened its doors to the public.
Bethany Hasz competes at the University of Minnesota Track and Field stadium on Friday, April 30.

Gophers cross country and track and field star Bethany Hasz returning for 2021-2022 season

by Michael Lyne
Published July 14, 2021
Hasz is utilizing the extra year of eligibility, which was granted by the NCAA due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to return for a sixth season.
Men's Cross Country, Oz Memorial Run on Friday, September 8, 2017.  (Photo/Craig Lassig)

Plasencia steps away from coaching after 25 years with the Gophers

by Michael Lyne
Published July 14, 2021
Plasencia served as the head coach for the men’s cross country program since 1996 and as an assistant coach for the Minnesota track and field program.
President Joan Gabel and the Board of Regents discuss the University's 2022 budget in McNamara Alumni Center on Tuesday, June 29.

Board of Regents hold first meeting of 2021-22 academic year, provide updates on campus master plan

by Maia Irvin and Marlee Louden
Published July 13, 2021
The board also focused on discussing the search for a new chief auditor.

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