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The Warren E. Burger Federal Building on Saturday, Jan. 29. The federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s murder will be held in this courthouse.

BREAKING: Three former MPD officers convicted in federal trial

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published February 24, 2022
The three officers were found guilty on all counts for depriving George Floyd of his constitutional rights.
Musician Lucy Dacus performs at First Avenue on Thursday, Feb. 17. Dacus performed with Indigo De Souza.

Lucy Dacus, Indigo De Souza bring sad-girl indie to First Ave

by Sarah Horner
Published February 23, 2022
Despite Dacus’ back injury, the two artists created a buzzing atmosphere at the sold-out tour stop in Minneapolis.
Sarah Mai

University expands gender care coverage in employee benefit plan

by Bella Carpentier
Published February 22, 2022
The University expanded healthcare coverage to include certain secondary procedures to mitigate gender dysphoria facing transgender and gender non-conforming people.
Battle of the boba

Battle of the boba

by Harry Madden
Published February 21, 2022
With an increasingly large number of boba tea locations on the University’s campus, it was only fitting to seek out which one is the best.
Colin Schmidt, courtesy of University of Minnesota Athletics.

‘We’re so happy for him’: Schmidt’s receiving playing time for Gophers men’s hockey

by Michael Lyne
Published February 21, 2022
Schmidt skated in all six games of Minnesota’s recent three-consecutive sweeps, where he has recorded one assist over that span.
Community activists lead chants as protestors march towards the 1st Minneapolis Police Precinct on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The protest was held to honor Amir Locke, who was fatally shot by Minneapolis Police officer Mark Hanneman earlier that week.

UMN’s Black Law Student Association calls to fire officers involved in Amir Locke’s killing

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published February 20, 2022
The letter demands action from responsible policymakers, University to address police violence.
UMN Red Cross Club holds monthly blood drives amid national blood shortage

UMN Red Cross Club holds monthly blood drives amid national blood shortage

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published February 20, 2022
The group said they hope to encourage more students to donate during the shortage.
A video camera focuses on the set of Local Vibes on Thursday, Feb. 17. Local Vibes is a late night talk show hosted by John Kueppers.

Local artists meet late night TV on The Vanguard’s new project

by Macy Harder
Published February 20, 2022
Radio K’s 24/7 hip-hop stream, The Vanguard, recently expanded their Local Vibes segment to a late night talk show format.
Photo courtesy of Rich Ryan.

“Man of God” questions the male gaze

by Carly Quast
Published February 18, 2022
On Stage is working to spark conversation about the Theater Mu's upcoming production of “Man of God,” both in the theater and on college campuses.
Students in the Science Court class listen to Professor Ellad Tadmor on Tuesday, Feb. 8.

UMN class, Science Court, set to debate S/N grading this semester

by Madison Roth
Published February 17, 2022
Throughout the semester, Science Court will build a case with S/N grading and bring it to the University Student Senate.

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