The Minnesota Daily

Amid FTC complaint against Zoom, UMN has reported no security breaches

by Nur B. Adam, Multimedia Reporter
Published November 29, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission urged Zoom to improve its data privacy, though some have criticized the settlement for lacking accountability measures.

MSA seeks to amend University emergency contact policy

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 28, 2020

Student government leaders are reevaluating the University’s emergency contact policy after a student was taken to the hospital from an on-campus residence hall.

Over one year later, the Montejo family perseveres after deportation of father

by Katelyn Vue
Published November 25, 2020

One year since Gregorio Montejo’s arrest, the Montejo family deals with the aftermath of his ICE detainment and deportation.

Native American Medicine Garden caretaker resigns

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published November 23, 2020

The longtime caretaker’s resignation leaves community members with a sense of loss.

UMN sees 400% rise in COVID-19 cases since Halloween

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published November 23, 2020

CIDRAP Deputy Director Jill DeBoer said large social gatherings have been a major contributor to recent spread.

As COVID-19 cases rise, students face uncertainty about coming back to campus after Thanksgiving break

by Evan Berg, Campus Administration Reporter
Published November 22, 2020

All coursework will be online following the Thanksgiving break.

Gabel talks presidential election impact, campus safety and tuition

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published November 21, 2020

University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel also discussed plans for spring semester and COVID-19 testing with the Minnesota Daily.

Following new state COVID-19 restrictions, University to close museums, sit-down dining

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published November 19, 2020

University gyms and entertainment venues will close Saturday, and dining options will shift to “grab and go.”

UMN joins national network focused on improving STEM faculty diversity

by Abbey Machtig
Published November 19, 2020

The University is one of 19 other schools to recently join the IChange Network.

Interim deans weigh in on the challenges of being in temporary leadership roles during pandemic

by Abbey Machtig
Published November 18, 2020

Interim deans serve as the temporary leaders of individual colleges around the University, but some say they do not intend to act as “seat warmers” until a permanent replacement is found.