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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

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Fairview Riverside Medical Center on February 16, 2023.

Fairview, Sanford Health delay merger, again

by Ainsley Brown
Published April 3, 2023
The two health entities announced they will give a 90-day notice in advance of closing the merger, due to an agreement with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office.
The changes come after a settlement between the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR), MPD and the city of Minneapolis was reached on March 31.

Minneapolis City Council approves police reform agreement

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published March 31, 2023
The agreement comes nearly three years after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd.
Many University of Minnesota students own pets but have to balance student life and owning a pet as well as the financial aspects of owning a pet long term.

Minneapolis seeks support for pet adoptions

by Devlin Epding and Ashley Jones
Published March 29, 2023
The city has waived adoption fees and provided services to help bring animals from shelters into homes over the past few months.
Lyme disease cases up, experts give tips to stay safe

Lyme disease cases up, experts give tips to stay safe

by Allison Skarda
Published March 28, 2023
The tick population has been increasing for the past decade, leading to a higher risk of contracting Lyme disease around Minnesota.
Naloxone, otherwise known as Narcan, is an injectable or nasal treatment that blocks the effects of opioids to reverse the effects of an overdose. Anyone can purchase Narcan at pharmacies including Walgreens and CVS.

Minneapolis receives funding for opioid response

by Devlin Epding
Published March 18, 2023
A $300,000 grant will help the city distribute naloxone and provide education on its proper administration.
The Black Student Union (BSU) at the University of Minnesota strives to embrace Blackness in all its forms and create an equitable and safe environment for all students. Photo courtesy of the BSU.

UMN community celebrates CROWN Act

by Saniah Bates and Olivia Hines
Published February 23, 2023
The City of Minneapolis will also host a “Rock Your Crown” event in celebration of the act's passage earlier this month.
The Minnesota State Capitol Building on Saturday, Jan. 28.

MN Legislature sets fast pace for new policies

by Devlin Epding
Published February 23, 2023
Several bills have been signed into law in the first seven weeks of the legislative session.
The 2023 session is scheduled to end on May 22.

Crisis pregnancy center reform bill introduced in Legislature

by Saniah Bates
Published February 16, 2023
A bill introduced in the Minnesota Legislature would reform reproductive health care services some state-funded clinics offer.
The 2023 session is scheduled to end on May 22.

UMN requests $205M from state

by Maia Irvin
Published February 2, 2023
The request is for the next biennium and includes funding for operations, scholarships and public safety.
The 2023 session is scheduled to end on May 22.

Walz signs abortion rights bill into law

by Olivia Hines
Published February 1, 2023
The PRO Act codifies the right to reproductive health care access in Minnesota.

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