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National Guard and law enforcement officers form a perimeter around the Minnesota State Capitol on May 31, 2020.

Although proven dangerous, police have continued use of less-lethal projectiles against protesters

by Ethan Fine, Campus Administration Reporter
Published April 25, 2021
A recent University of Minnesota study shows that the use of less-lethal projectiles can violate United Nations guidelines, but law enforcement has continued using them as a means for crowd control during recent protests.
Virtual teach-in panel discusses race, policing and the criminal justice system

Virtual teach-in panel discusses race, policing and the criminal justice system

by Katelyn Vue
Published April 23, 2021
The University of Minnesota hosted a virtual teach-in to discuss race, policing and the criminal justice system related to the Chauvin trial and beyond.
CFANS professor Job Ubbink poses for a portrait on the St. Paul campus on Thursday, April 22. Ubbink created a new course focused on the intersection between food and culture.

New CFANS course connects food and culture

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published April 23, 2021
The course aims to strengthen intercultural awareness through food.
UMN classes TH 5117: Performance and Social Change and TH 5950: Topics in Theatre holding in person class in the Rarig theater building.

Theater class links pharmacy studies with Greek tragedies

by Nathanael Ashton-Piper and Kyra Barbot
Published April 22, 2021
Combined with a study of Greek tragedies, the class examines the contemporary and historical aspects of pharmacy to create performance through science.
The intersection of SE 13th Ave. and SE Como Ave. on Thursday, July 23.

Minneapolis Planning Commission approves a parking requirement change that may impact future developments near UMN

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published April 22, 2021
Minneapolis is removing parking minimums and reducing parking maximums to make the city more walkable.
Megan Caswell, former Surly bartender, poses for a portrait at Sheridan Memorial Park on Saturday, April 17.

Surly to reopen after failed union effort

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published April 22, 2021
The destination beer hall has been mired in criticism since announcing its closure two days after employees declared an intent to unionize last year.
Gallery: Emotions erupt in Minneapolis following guilty verdicts in Chauvin trial

Gallery: Emotions erupt in Minneapolis following guilty verdicts in Chauvin trial

by Minnesota Daily Multimedia Staff
Published April 21, 2021
Community members and activists celebrate outside of Hennepin County Government Center and in George Floyd Square following the announcement of guilty verdicts on all counts in the trial of former Police Officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday, April 20
Community members and activists celebrate outside of the Hennepin County Government Center following the announcement of guilty verdicts on all counts in the State v. Chauvin trial.

‘We just got lucky by a few jurors’: Minneapolis reacts to Chauvin’s guilty verdict

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published April 20, 2021
Thousands throughout the city gathered in response to the verdict, remembering George Floyd and other victims of police brutality.
Hennepin County sheriffs overlook the crowd of protesters from the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis on Thursday, May 28.

Derek Chauvin found guilty on murder and manslaughter charges

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published April 20, 2021
Derek Chauvin is guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd.
Two national guard troops look out over the balcony of the Hennepin County Government Center on Monday, April 19. on Monday, April 19. A coalition of activist groups held a protest calling for justice for George Floyd on the day of closing arguments in the trial against Derek Chauvin.

Chauvin trial: The final arguments and possible charges

by Lydia Morrell and Samantha Woodward
Published April 20, 2021
A breakdown of the charges, sentencing and cases brought forward by the prosecution and defense.

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