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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.
Volunteer painting the mural at Art 4 Water event at Zion Lutheran Church on July 7 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Spreading awareness through art: Art for Water mural to be installed in Lyndale community garden

by Frankie Carlson
Published July 13, 2021
With help from members of the Lyndale neighborhood, artist Alex Dresdner creates a new mural as a part of Minnesota Water Stewards “Art for Water” program.
Heat of the Week: Pride, Florence Pugh and a gangster walking tour

Heat of the Week: Pride, Florence Pugh and a gangster walking tour

by Nina Raemont
Published July 13, 2021
Keep your finger on the pulse of this week’s heat.
The Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2018.

UMN to receive $692.8 million in pandemic relief from Legislature

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 11, 2021
The University of Minnesota will receive 40% of the total $692.8 million in Walz’s higher education budget.
The changes come after a settlement between the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR), MPD and the city of Minneapolis was reached on March 31.

Students react: balancing police presence and student safety

by James Schaak
Published July 11, 2021
Students have noticed a surge in crime, but balancing a heavier police presence with student safety and comfort remains a dilemma.

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