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The Minnesota Daily

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Construction is conducted in Minneapolis on Monday, April 6, 2023.

Developments around the University, including housing, could stall amid COVID-19

by Caitlin Anderson
Published April 10, 2020
Since the start of the public emergency in Minneapolis on March 16, consideration of land use applications have been suspended for 60 days.
From left, Darla and Richard Waxler.

Student-senior program suspended, but remote connections continue

by Yves De Jesus
Published April 9, 2020
The Connection Club pairs local seniors with University of Minnesota students as part of a community service learning course.
Newly-elected Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz addresses the crowd at the Intercontinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel in Saint Paul on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Gov. Tim Walz extends ‘stay-at-home’ executive order

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published April 8, 2020
The order, which was set to expire Friday at 5 p.m., will now last until May 4 to curb the spread of COVID-19.
The Gophers will face off against Mankato next on Friday and Saturday.

University estimates millions in lost athletics revenue, up to $75 million

by Nolan O'Hara
Published April 8, 2020
In a worst case estimate, the University's athletic department could lose as much as $75 million in revenue, over half the department's annual budget.
Illustration by Sarah Mai

School of Public Health created pandemic “task force” in 2006, using findings today

by Jessica Toledo
Published April 7, 2020
A decade before COVID-19 came to the University, the School of Public Health was planning how to respond to an outbreak.
Illustration by Harry Steffenhagen

Keeping music alive: Musicians turn to streaming to stay connected

by Meg Bishop
Published April 6, 2020
Many local musicians are live streaming their performances in order to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic.
Senior Violet Ohnstad poses for a portrait on campus on Friday, April 3. Ohnstad, who enlisted in the National Guard in January, is uncertain what the next few months will look like as she prepares for basic training. 

National Guard students balance basic training and a pandemic — remotely

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published April 6, 2020
In some states, students are beginning to serve on missions directly related to the coronavirus.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

UMN researchers bring little known liver disease into the spotlight

by Natalie Cierzan
Published April 6, 2020
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis affects 3% to 6% of Americans. It is initially symptomless and hard to identify in patients.
Steveson competed for the Gophers from 2018-2022.

Steveson’s Olympic and national championship aspirations on halt for now

by Nolan O'Hara
Published April 6, 2020
Steveson was on track to qualify for the Olympics in 2020.
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2013.

Lawmakers aim to proceed with long-awaited insulin bill despite focus on coronavirus

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published April 4, 2020
Though COVID-19 relief is the Legislature's top concern, lawmakers say the insulin access legislation remains a priority.

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