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Khyah and Sadie Harper pose for a picture in their Gophers soccer uniforms.

‘[We] wouldn’t trade it for the world’: The Harper sisters and their journey to Gophers soccer

by Michael Lyne
Published October 26, 2021
In their two seasons together at North Branch High School, the Harper sisters combined for 104 goals and 70 assists in the 34 matches when they both played.
UMN researcher leads seal populations study to measure climate change and fishing effects

UMN researcher leads seal populations study to measure climate change and fishing effects

by Maia Irvin
Published October 21, 2021
Through the counting of Weddell seal populations in Antarctica, researchers are getting a clearer picture of the impacts of climate change and commercial fishing on Antarctic ecosystems.
Researchers develop possible COVID-19 vaccine made with a pseudo-virus particle

Researchers develop possible COVID-19 vaccine made with a pseudo-virus particle

by Maia Irvin
Published October 13, 2021
The new vaccine combines the advantages of other common and currently used COVID-19 vaccines while eliminating their negative side effects.
A rendering of the Flats at Malcolm Yards, which is set to break ground in early 2022 and will be a six-story building with 143 workforce, or affordable housing, units. Photo courtesy of Wall Companies.

Malcolm Yards apartments to break ground in 2022

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published October 12, 2021
When complete, the complex will include parks, housing and office spaces
Student Jenna Hill poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Oct. 6.

UMN students express reservations and highlights about online classes amid first in-person semester since start of pandemic

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published October 9, 2021
Students voiced their opinions, from frustration to satisfaction, on the wide range of class formats available at the University this semester.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

Minneapolis reinstates 5 cent bag fee

by Karisa Erickson
Published October 9, 2021
With the goal of encouraging customers to bring in their own reusable bags, Minneapolis is attempting a step to minimize plastic waste.
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.

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