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UMN conducts winter tourism study with Lanesboro

UMN conducts winter tourism study with Lanesboro

by Amelia Cleary
Published May 2, 2023
With a grant from the Blandin Foundation, the City of Lanesboro hired the University of Minnesota Tourism Extension to help develop winter tourism strategies for the southeastern Minnesota town.
Molina Acosta: No grad student should go unfunded

Molina Acosta: No grad student should go unfunded

by Paula Molina Acosta
Published May 1, 2023
It’s time universities commit to funding all graduate students, without exception.
Vietnamese coffee ice cream. Photo courtesy of Bebe Zito.

Ranked: 5 ice cream spots near UMN

by Joshua Badroos
Published April 28, 2023
With warmer weather ahead, it’s time for frozen treats.
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.
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.
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.

Activists push for MPD transparency with body camera footage

by Devlin Epding
Published April 11, 2023
Activists have criticized Minneapolis’ updated policies as not holding the Minneapolis Police Department accountable.
The ban would go into effect Aug. 1 if passed.

Minn. proposed flavor tobacco ban faces opposition

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 11, 2023
Menthol cigarettes, flavored vapes and more won’t be sold if a bill in the state Legislature is passed.
The Minnesota State Capitol Building on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Minnesota elections could see ranked-choice voting by 2026

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 5, 2023
If passed, a bill in the Minnesota Legislature would bring federal and state elections under the ranked-choice voting system.

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