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Protesters gather outside of the Hennepin County Family Justice Center in response to motions made by the police officers involved in George Floyds murder on Friday, Sep. 11.  The four former officers filed motions to be tried separately.

‘An open wound still’: community members protest dismissal motion

by Jasmine Snow and Samantha Woodward
Published September 11, 2020
Judge Peter Cahill started the hearing by saying dismissal motions wouldn't be discussed. Decisions have yet to be made regarding relocation or an anonymous jury.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar addresses an audience at Ilhan Omar 2020 Reelection Kickoff: “Send Her Back to Congress” at Aria on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (Nur B. Adam / Minnesota Daily)

Ilhan Omar on Minneapolis after George Floyd protests, criminal justice reform

by Madeline Deninger
Published July 16, 2020
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar recently spoke with the Minnesota Daily more than a month since the killing of George Floyd.
Sarah Mai

Enrollment in graduate school could rise after the COVID-19 recession

by Jasmine Snow
Published April 16, 2020
Past recessions have increased interest in higher education, especially during the 2008 recession.
Who benefits from suspension of loan payments and interest?

Who benefits from suspension of loan payments and interest?

by Jasmine Snow
Published April 2, 2020
University of Minnesota students should carefully consider possible benefits of loan reprieve, according to experts.
Sarah Mai

Global economy could lose $10 trillion due to climate change, report finds

by Becca Most
Published March 26, 2020
However, with sweeping conservation efforts, the U.S. economy could gain $11 billion by 2050, according to the same report.
A man walks his dog along a quiet Washington Avenue bridge on Saturday, March 21.

U.S. suspends visa services worldwide, prompts international student worry

by Jiang Li
Published March 21, 2020
The suspension of visa services worldwide will likely make it more difficult for international students to replace or acquire visas to attend the University.
Heres what you need to know about UMNs plans, preparation for coronavirus

Here’s what you need to know about UMN’s plans, preparation for coronavirus

by MN Daily Staff
Published March 9, 2020
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Douglas Zehren casts his ballot at the Grace University Lutheran Church on Tuesday, March 3.

UMN students hit the polls for Super Tuesday

by MN Daily Staff
Published March 5, 2020
For the state's first primary since 1992, students are taking their picks among the Democratic pool.
Olivia Cuoco, a first year student at the University of Minnesota, poses for a portrait at the University YMCA, where she works as a childrens’ programs site lead, on Wednesday, March 4. Cuoco’s job is part of the work-study program, without which it would be volunteer only. Cuoco says that she would be unable to remain in the position if the program were discontinued.

Trump budget could cut support, aid for UMN students

by Jasmine Snow
Published March 5, 2020
A recent budget proposal from President Donald Trump calls for steep cuts to federal aid and loan forgiveness programs.
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a gun safety and Moms Demand Action event held at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by Gage Skidmore / Associated Collegiate Press. 

Still fighting nationally, Biden wins Minnesota primary

by MN Daily Staff
Published March 4, 2020
The Associated Press called the state for former Vice President Joe Biden shortly after polls closed at 8 p.m.

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