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Experts weigh in on COVID-19 concerns

Experts weigh in on COVID-19 concerns

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published October 5, 2021
As students return to campus, many still have public health concerns regarding the Delta variant of COVID-19.
New UMN initiative focuses on cutting expenses and increasing efficiency

New UMN initiative focuses on cutting expenses and increasing efficiency

by Maia Irvin and Matthew Voigt
Published October 3, 2021
The initiative has found that the University is highly decentralized and fragmented with many employees performing jobs that do not come with their title. PEAK leaders will provide recommendations to address these issues in early October.
UMN leads financial aid literacy initiative across state

UMN leads financial aid literacy initiative across state

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published October 2, 2021
University leaders and state-wide partners are pushing to educate students about the financial options available to help pay for college.
Billy Menz poses for a portrait at his meet and greet on Friday, Sept. 24. Menz is the lone candidate for Eastside Parks Commissioner.

Meet District One Park Board candidate Billy Menz

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published October 1, 2021
Learn more about the local teacher who is the sole candidate running for District One Park Board commissioner.
Mayoral Candidate Kate Knuth sits outside of Northrop Auditorium for a portrait on Tuesday, Sept. 28. Knuth attended the Minnesota Student Association’s annual Voterpalooza, an event aimed at getting students to register to vote.

Q&A with Minneapolis mayoral candidate Kate Knuth

by Olivia Stevens
Published October 1, 2021
Meet the candidate with experience in environmental justice and local leadership.
University fundraiser provides financial support to campus food pantry while student groups take action to fight food insecurity on campus

University fundraiser provides financial support to campus food pantry while student groups take action to fight food insecurity on campus

by Bella Carpentier
Published October 1, 2021
The University of Minnesota joins other Big Ten universities in launching the “One Big Week” fundraiser in an effort to support the campus food pantry.
The Van Cleve Park sign sits in Van Cleve Park on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021.

Como Cookout to return on October 3

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published September 30, 2021

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect a change in the date of the event due to the weather forecast. The Como Cookout, a neighborhood barbeque event, will return on Oct. 3 from 1 p.m...

A lone goose wanders Van Cleve Park on Tuesday, April 28 2020.

What to know about the park board for the November election

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published September 30, 2021
All nine park board positions are up for election this year — make sure to be an informed voter.
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New Graduate advocacy group aims to make improvements for students

by Roque Wood-Sinclair
Published September 29, 2021
“[The graduate student] General Assembly is a great place to hear these issues that sometimes you don’t even know exists”
A rendering of the apartment that ATES will power.

Green energy is coming to Prospect Park

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published September 28, 2021
The Towerside Innovation District will use an aquifer to save 550 thousand tons of carbon from entering the atmosphere.

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