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The Mini Medical School originally took place in Moos Tower. Its now offered twice a year in a webinar format.

Mini Medical School webinars provide health expertise

by Amirah Razman
Published April 24, 2023
The Mini Medical School, a series started in 1999, aims to make health information accessible for people worldwide.
The last day of Ramadan was Thursday. Abu Khadra Masjid Mosque is one of the mosques in Minneapolis.

Muslim students voice concerns over rising Islamophobia

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 24, 2023
Following anti-Muslim hate crimes and terror attacks, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to recognize the threats posed to Muslims during Ramadan.
The QSCC is one of nine student cultural centers located on Coffman Unions second floor.

QSCC faces changes after allegations of racism, misconduct

by Allison Skarda
Published April 24, 2023
Most of the Queer Student Cultural Center administration recently resigned and some members of the Board of Governors went on strike.
UMN students see potential for SAFE-U alerts improvements

UMN students see potential for SAFE-U alerts improvements

by Ainsley Brown
Published April 24, 2023
The University of Minnesota’s SAFE-U alert system, which is the University is federally-required to have, draws both support and criticism from students.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel. Photo courtesy of Eric Miller.

UMN community reacts to Gabel’s departure, reflects on tenure

by Allison Skarda
Published April 24, 2023
President Joan Gabel announced April 3 she is leaving the University of Minnesota to become chancellor at the University of Pittsburgh.
The bill would allow teachers to retire at age 62 without their pensions being penalized.

Teachers fight for better pensions in Minn. Legislature

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 24, 2023
Teacher unions are advocating for a bill to lower the retirement age and reduce penalties for early retirement.
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 activists react to MPD reforms

by Devlin Epding
Published April 24, 2023
A recent settlement will bring significant changes to the city’s police department after the state Department of Human Rights found evidence of discriminatory practices.
Potter was sentenced for killing 20-year-old Daunte Wright on April 11, 2021, during a traffic stop. Photo from the Minnesota Department of Corrections.

Former Brooklyn Center officer Kim Potter to be released

by Devlin Epding
Published April 21, 2023
Potter received a two-year sentence for killing Daunte Wright in 2021, 16 months of which were to be served in prison.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents Feb. 10, 2023 at the McNamara Alumni Center.

UMN regents fast-track interim president search process

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published April 21, 2023
At a Board of Regents special meeting, members discussed the parameters for the interim president search process, laying out expectations for candidate requirements and discussing potential salaries.
Walz said his administration ended an “era of gridlock” in Minnesota politics with the legislation passed this year.

Walz boasts accomplishments, blasts Republicans in state address

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 21, 2023
In Gov. Tim Walz’s first State of the State Address for his second term, he boasted new legislation promoting abortion and voting rights and advocated for stronger gun control. Walz also attacked national Republican policies on education and LGBTQ+ rights.

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