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All public, nonprofit private colleges in Minnesota now eligible for state funding for food insecurity

All public, nonprofit private colleges in Minnesota now eligible for state funding for food insecurity

by Sonja Kleven
Published July 9, 2021
Colleges can apply for up to $8,000 to launch food pantries, hold educational events and create task forces to reduce food insecurity.
Gophers forward Eric Curry challenges a defender at Williams Arena on Dec. 10, 2020. The Gophers went on to defeat the Kansas City Roos 90-61.

Eric Curry announces return to Gophers men’s basketball for sixth season

by Tony Liebert
Published July 7, 2021
The veteran big man has accepted the additional season of eligibility granted by the NCAA.
Daily Day Guide: Casual Day in Como

Daily Day Guide: Casual Day in Como

by Grace Davis
Published July 7, 2021
The Daily Day Guide plans your perfect day in a Twin Cities neighborhood so you don’t have to.
City Council and Glendale Townhomes butt heads over historic designation

City Council and Glendale Townhomes butt heads over historic designation

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published July 7, 2021
Residents of Glendale have been asking for historic designation for years, but the city has yet to show solid support.
Yusra Arab poses for a portrait on July 4 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Q&A with Ward 2 city Council candidate Yusra Arab

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published July 6, 2021
Meet the candidate who has worked with the city Council, lived in public housing and wants to be a community voice on the Council.
Heat of the Week: Spending the dog days of summer in style

Heat of the Week: Spending the dog days of summer in style

by Nina Raemont
Published July 6, 2021
Enjoy the dog days of summer with new concerts, zippy margaritas and some local tunes that spotlight our beloved city and encourage some post-vax debauchery.
Courtesy of Abdulaziz Mohamed and Samiat Ajibola

“I want to push student government out of the box”; MSA leadership discusses goals for the upcoming school year

by Sonja Kleven
Published July 2, 2021
President Abdulaziz Mohamed and Vice President Samiat Ajibola took office on July 1.
Construction close to complete on the Elliot Twins Apartments in on Wednesday, June 30 in Minneapolis, Minn. Elliot Twins Apartments is a public housing option for low-income households on campus. The complex is not specifically mentioned in the spending plan, but could potentially experience renovations under certain initiatives.

Frey proposes $28 million in affordable housing and homelessness

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 2, 2021
The American Rescue Plan money aims to help communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic through new housing facilities and creative programming.
President Joan Gabel and the Board of Regents discuss the University's 2022 budget in McNamara Alumni Center on Tuesday, June 29.

Regents approve tuition increase, budget at special meeting; students weigh in

by Matthew Voigt
Published July 2, 2021
Regents approved the $4 billion operating budget, which includes a tuition increase and salary increases for staff and faculty.
Colleen Manchester poses for a portrait. Photo courtesy of Colleen Flaherty Manchester.

Incoming FCC leadership highlights priorities and goals for the committee’s future

by Maia Irvin
Published July 2, 2021
The new Faculty Consultative Committee leadership discussed their journey to becoming involved in the committee and its role in the University’s larger decision-making processes.

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