UMN researchers study the relationship between genetics and COVID-19 drug therapies
Brooke Sheehy, Campus Activities Reporter
September 16, 2020
As multiple drugs are being studied in hopes of finding a treatment for the virus, researchers explored genetic reasons why these drugs could fail.
Daytime gunpoint robbery reported near UMN, per SAFE-U alert
September 15, 2020
The robbery took place at of Fifth Street and 21st Avenue South at 2:42 p.m.
Student government leaders urge University to reconsider Sunrise Plan
September 14, 2020
Student leaders expressed concerns about the plans to reopen campus — plans that were made without student consultation.
University awarded $12.5 million grant to study Earth’s biodiversity
Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
September 14, 2020
Using satellite technology, the team will be able to monitor the changing climate on a global scale.
Jamal Osman settles in to Ward 6 Council
Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
September 14, 2020
The ward has been without City Council representation through multiple city crises.
CDES professor features over 200 community buildings and stories
Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
September 14, 2020
"Landscapes of Hope" catalogues places where the George Floyd protests occurred, and aims to show the role our surroundings play in achieving social change.
Attempted auto theft on West Bank early Monday morning
September 14, 2020
The two suspects implied they had a gun.
UMN medical schools make MCAT optional
September 14, 2020
Medical School admissions plan to take a more holistic approach to applications as the pandemic has presented students with difficult studying and testing conditions.
Regents discuss eliminating four Gopher sports to recover budget, University finances at September meeting
Hana Ikramuddin and Abbey Machtig
September 12, 2020
The board met both in person and remotely.
UMN study shows Black newborns die less often when cared for by Black physicians
Becca Most, Senior Staff Reporter
September 12, 2020
Nationally, Black newborns die at a rate three times that of white newborns.
