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UMN students host clothing swap to promote sustainable fashion

by Eliana Schreiber
Published May 2, 2018
Housing & Residential Life’s Peer Facilitators hosted its first-ever clothing swap to promote transparency in clothing production.
A corgi waits to be petted at the Corgi Racing Societys Pet a Corgi event in Yudof Hall on Sunday, April 29.

50 corgis help students de-stress at Yudof Hall

by Eliana Schreiber
Published April 30, 2018
The Corgi Racing Society of Minnesota brought around 50 corgis to Yudof Hall as finals week approaches.

FIJI advisor wins IFC Advisor of the Year award

by Eliana Schreiber
Published April 30, 2018
Amelious Whyte, the academic advisor for the Minnesota Phi Gamma Delta chapter, was recently awarded IFC Advisor of the Year.
Starbucks employee Hanna Okhrimchuk takes down a customers order.

Starbucks in Hanson Hall to become Caribou Coffee

by Eliana Schreiber
Published April 26, 2018
The coffee shop will undergo construction and officially open its doors in late summer.

UMN fraternity uses app to encourage campus safety

by Eliana Schreiber
Published April 18, 2018
University alumnus Jonathan Rabb developed an app that could help improve safety on college campuses.
Regent Darrin Rosha speaks during a meeting on June 8, 2017.

UMN spent over $38,000 investigating sex harassment claim against Regent Darrin Rosha

by Eliana Schreiber
Published April 13, 2018
Rosha was allegedly fired from the McNally Smith College of Music in 2007 for sending sexually explicit texts to a female student.
PHC President Kaela Juarez speaks to the Minnesota Daily on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017.

Political talk a split subject at Greek events

by Eliana Schreiber
Published April 12, 2018
While some Greek chapters openly talk about partisan issues, others keep politics out of chapter discussions.
The lobby of the Disability Resource Center as seen Dec. 5, 2017 at the McNamara Alumni Center.

Disability resources feel strain of increasing student needs

by Eliana Schreiber
Published April 5, 2018
In their annual report to the Board of Regents, student representatives found disability services could be improved.
Dogs roam around Phi Sigma Kappa as they hold there second annual fundraising event for the Special Olympics on Sunday, Sept. 24.

Survey shows Greek students feel more connected to UMN than non-Greeks

by Eliana Schreiber
Published April 3, 2018
SERU survey data showed Greek students feeling a stronger affinity for the University than their non-Greek counterparts.
Two-time Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman speaks at Coffman Union on Saturday, March 24.

‘This is just the very beginning’: Aly Raisman speaks at Coffman

by Eliana Schreiber
Published March 25, 2018
The Olympian spoke about sexual assault within athletics and the #MeToo movement.

MSA pushes for involvement with Greek life, ROTC

by Eliana Schreiber
Published March 21, 2018
Jack Thalhuber, a recently elected MSA at-large representative, is MSA’s first step toward representing additional campus populations.
From left, Simran Mishra, Mina Kian, Larranz Guider and Dobbs DeCorsey

The all-campus elections start today. Here’s what is on the ballot.

by Eliana Schreiber
Published March 5, 2018
For the next three days, the student body can vote on MSA, COGS and PSG presidents and vice presidents, among other positions, and a referendum.
University graduate student Noel Gordon Jr. speaks at the White Supremacy in the Age of Trump Anti-Racist Teach In at the Humphrey Forum on Monday, Feb. 26.

Grad students host anti-racist teach-in during Shapiro event

by Eliana Schreiber
Published February 27, 2018
A group of students hosted ‘White Supremacy in the Age of Trump: An Anti-Racist Teach-In,’ Monday night in opposition to the Ben Shapiro talk in St. Paul.
Moussa Hatav, left, and Gabe Sinner add a design to the Period.MN table with finger paint in Coffman Union on Wednesday, Feb. 21. After painting, organizers offered them either a napkin to clean their hands or a cookie, to help understand the decisions homeless women have to make between being clean and having menstrual care products.

Student group advocates for menstrual product accessibility

by Eliana Schreiber
Published February 26, 2018
Period, a national nonprofit advocating for access to menstrual care products, recently opened a chapter on the University campus.
The 17th Avenue Residence Hall as seen on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017.

Huntley House members see positive change

by Eliana Schreiber
Published February 22, 2018
Under different leadership, Huntley House, an LLC in 17th Avenue Residence Hall, is increasing its community outreach.
Parents and children from the University Child Development Center gather around Vice President of University Relations Matt Kramer in University President Eric Kalers office in Morrill Hall on Thursday, Feb. 8.

[Photo] Graduate student government group advocates for University child care centers

Published February 22, 2018

Parents and children from the University Child Development Center gather around Vice President of University Relations Matt Kramer in University President Eric Kaler's office in Morrill Hall on Thursday,...

Students relax outside of Coffman Union on Tuesday, Sept. 19. MSA is working on a resolution to rename the building which will be presented in March.

Student government committee drafting resolution to rename Coffman Union

by Eliana Schreiber
Published February 15, 2018
The effort comes after the exhibit, “A Campus Divided,” in Andersen Library prompted discussions on campus.
Members of the 15 for Student Workers group sing outside of Morril Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Two students were eventually let in to deliver the large valentine card the group the created to University President Eric Kaler.

Students blocked from protest in Morrill Hall

by Eliana Schreiber
Published February 15, 2018
15 For Student Workers protest was barred from entering President Eric Kaler’s office Wednesday afternoon.
Freshman Olivia Kaus competes in the Novice Free Skate group during the first collegiate-level skating competition hosted by the figure skating club at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Sunday, Feb. 11.

UMN hosts first intercollegiate skating competition

by Eliana Schreiber
Published February 12, 2018
The Golden Gopher Challenge brings in thousands of dollars to help fund the club team.
Commentator Ben Shapiro speaks at the 2016 Politicon at the Pasadena Convention Center on June 26, 2016 in Pasadena, California.

UMN hosts press conference surrounding Ben Shapiro rumors

by Eliana Schreiber
Published February 10, 2018
A press conference at Northrop Friday afternoon addressed rumors about the location for the conservative speaker.
Parents and children from the University Child Development Center gather around Vice President of University Relations Matt Kramer in in University President Eric Kalers office in Morrill Hall on Thursday, Feb. 8.

Parents and children protest UMN Child Development Center closure

by Eliana Schreiber
Published February 9, 2018
Parents and children from the UMN Child Development Center gathered in Morrill Hall Thursday to hand-deliver a petition opposing the University's decision.
A group of people stand outside the bounds of police tape, looking on at the developing situation at the Graduate Hotel on Tuesday.

Despite 38-hour standoff, classes stay in session

by Eliana Schreiber
Published February 1, 2018
After a snow emergency last week and a standoff at the Graduate Hotel this week, most University buildings remained open and classes were not canceled.

Fraternity’s ACT prep program finds its footing

by Eliana Schreiber
Published January 25, 2018
Alpha Phi Alpha is working to expand and continue its historic ACT prep program during transitions in leadership.
Students hold light sticks for a light out before the womens basketball game against Wisconsin on Thursday.  University of Minnesota sororities asked members to attend the game to raise attendance and awareness of Gopher womens sports, with more than 300 attending in response.

Sororities partner with Gophers women’s basketball

by Eliana Schreiber
Published January 19, 2018
Originally an initiative to increase participation at the women’s team games, the partnership is a mutually beneficial partnership for two traditionally separate groups.

Evans scholar house seeks to increase diversity

by Eliana Schreiber
Published January 18, 2018
The Evans Scholar Foundation, a national scholarship for golf caddies, is making strides in improving diversity despite low numbers at Minnesota.

UMN-Morris students unhappy with administrative response to racist incidents

by Eliana Schreiber
Published December 12, 2017
A University of Minnesota Senate meeting on Monday discussed racist and hateful incidents this fall at the University of Minnesota-Morris.
Four University of Minnesota Ph.D. students presented their thesis projects in the 3-Minute Thesis competition on Friday, Dec. 1 in Walter Library. The competition challenges students to present their research in a way that any audience can understand. 

Grad students compete in Three-Minute Thesis competition

by Eliana Schreiber
Published December 4, 2017
The Graduate School hosted its second annual three-minute thesis contest, with one finalist moving on to the regional competition.
First year Ph.D student in Computer Science, Matheus Araújo, poses for portraits on Tuesday, Nov. 28.

International student TAs conquer language barriers

by Eliana Schreiber
Published November 29, 2017
The Center for Educational Innovation helps familiarize international student teaching assistants adjust to language and cultural barriers.
Lisa Fazzino, a University grad student, talks about the tuition tax change in a small group on Tuesday Nov. 21 in the Tate lab on East Bank.

GOP tax bill could harm graduate student finances

by Eliana Schreiber
Published November 22, 2017
A federal tax reform proposal would count tuition reduction for graduate teaching assistants as taxable income.

UMN Med School podcast addresses application stress

by Eliana Schreiber
Published November 21, 2017
A new podcast by the Medical School’s Office of Admissions addresses the anxieties of applying to medical school.
First year masters of public health student Yuko Yadastu views the primates exhibit at Como Park Zoo on Sunday, Nov. 19 in St. Paul. Yadastu received a grant from the University to supplement child care payments, a grant that was previously not available to international students like herself.

New grant assists international student parents

by Eliana Schreiber
Published November 20, 2017
This fall, a childcare grant funded by student service fees is open to international and out-of-state student-parents for the first time.
Ileana Mejia poses for a portrait on Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

Grad students assess diversity in local elections

by Eliana Schreiber
Published November 6, 2017
The Public Affairs Student Association and Humphrey Students of Color Association share opinions on the candidates.

UMN professor paves way for faculty diversity

by Eliana Schreiber
Published November 6, 2017
The Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Program will encourage qualified postdoctoral candidates to become faculty at the University.
Associate Professor in Biology, Teaching and Learning Sehoya Cotner leads a discussion with biology professors from around the country about the Equity and Diversity in Undergraduate STEM initiative in Bruininks Hall on Saturday.

UMN program aims to reduce inequality in STEM

by Eliana Schreiber
Published October 30, 2017
A new initiative at the University, EDU-STEM, looks to reduce gender and minority gaps in STEM classrooms.

Grad students ban old funding system

by Eliana Schreiber
Published October 25, 2017
The Council of Graduate Students amended its bylaws to ban passthrough funding.

U of M nationwide leader in graduate student survey

by Eliana Schreiber
Published October 18, 2017
The University is one of the first to administer the survey for graduate students.
President Eric Kaler fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in his office in Morrill Hall on Friday, April 28, 2017.

Kaler recommends 15 percent nonresident, non-reciprocity tuition hike

by Eliana Schreiber
Published October 10, 2017
The 15 percent tuition hike for nonresident, non-reciprocity students will be discussed at the upcoming UMN Board of Regents meeting Thursday.

City approves small business office

by Eliana Schreiber
Published December 14, 2016
The City Council approved funding for a small business office to help immigrant business owners
A screenshot of breitbart.com from Monday, Nov. 12.

University pulls ads from breitbart.com after backlash

by Eliana Schreiber
Published December 13, 2016
The advertisements were for the Athletics Department and part of large ad buy through Google.
A 42-story luxury apartment tower spurred the group, Neighbors for East Bank Livability, to file a lawsuit against Alatus LLC. The tower would be located on Central Avenue Southeast, as represented here with through a superimposed rendering.

Group files lawsuit over proposed 42-story St. Anthony Falls tower

by Eliana Schreiber
Published November 23, 2016
Resident group Neighbors for East Bank Livability is taking legal action to stop construction of the Alatus apartment building.
Vince Traver, owner of Rebel Donut Bar, sells mini donuts to customers at Tin Whiskers Brewery in St. Paul on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016.

Rebel Donut Bar capitalizes on pop-up trend

by Eliana Schreiber
Published November 21, 2016
Sssdude-nutz’s Bradley Taylor started a pop-up doughnut shop and recently others have been adopting the trend
Julia Turnbow, left, and Mary Alice Kopf, right, converse over pizza and soup at Marys home in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016.

Non-profit bridges gap between students and seniors

by Eliana Schreiber
Published November 21, 2016
Southeast Seniors aims to create friendships and counter misinformation

U leads in study abroad participation, int’l student enrollment

by Eliana Schreiber
Published November 16, 2016
The University also introduced a new study abroad program for U of M-system schools
Members of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhoods sixth grade girls basketball team pose for a picture at the Brian Coyle Center on April 8. The center and its programs have been strained by a high level of community use with lack of space to accommodate all programming.

Brian Coyle Center renovation stalled amid lease dispute

by Eliana Schreiber
Published November 14, 2016
State money allocated to expand the center is stuck in a standstill between the Minneapolis park board and a nonprofit.

Students hold music event in wake of election

by Eliana Schreiber
Published November 12, 2016
Students gathered on West Bank to sing and discuss their feelings about Donald Trump’s election

Brian Coyle Center renovation stuck amid lease dispute

by Eliana Schreiber
Published November 9, 2016
State money allocated to expand the center is in a standstill between the Minneapolis park board and a nonprofit

University won’t renew contract with Teach for America

by Eliana Schreiber
Published November 7, 2016
Amid low enrollment numbers, the University announced Monday that it won't offer the alternative teacher education program for a 2017 cohort.
Late-night crowds line up for a slice of Mesa Pizza during homecoming weekend Oct. 14, 2012, in Dinkytown.

In planning debates, neighborhoods feel left out

by Eliana Schreiber
Published November 2, 2016
One proposal in Marcy-Holmes contradicts the area’s guidelines, but the choice sits with the City Council.
Midwest Mountaineering founder and owner Rod Johnson poses for a portrait in his store on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 on West Bank. Johnson started his business in 1970 to get climbing gear at wholesale and began selling out of his kitchen for the first 6 months. After that, he opened a store on Hennepin Avenue, and in 1976, moved to the current West Bank location.

For nearly four decades, Midwest Mountaineering owner serves local climbers

by Eliana Schreiber
Published October 31, 2016
Rod Johnson founded Midwest Mountaineering over 40 years ago and now wants to expand past climbing gear.

University of Minnesota neighborhoods look for more student input

by Eliana Schreiber
Published October 25, 2016
Both Prospect Park and Marcy Holmes neighborhoods have made recent changes to their rules which would give students more say

University of Minnesota to appeal state faculty union ruling

by Eliana Schreiber
Published October 19, 2016
Advocates of the union called the move “obstructive.”
United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor speaks with University professor Robert A. Stein at Northrop Auditorium on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. The lecture was part of an annual series professor Stein and his wife established to bring lawyers and judges to the University.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor visits Northrop Auditorium

by Eliana Schreiber
Published October 18, 2016
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor spoke about Scalia’s death and the current political climate

University of Minnesota appeals state’s faculty union decision

by Eliana Schreiber
Published October 18, 2016
The University is appealing the state's decision to allow tenure and non-tenure track faculty to join the same union.
Journalist and author Bill Huntzicker poses with his newly released book, Dinkytown on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 in Minneapolis.

Local journalist explores Dinkytown’s rich history

by Eliana Schreiber
Published October 17, 2016
The Daily sat down with Bill Huntzicker, author of “Dinkytown: Four Blocks of History.”
Steve Stokowski interviews artist Michael Johnson for his podcast Artists @ A-Mill at the A-Mill Artist Lofts on Oct. 13, 2016.

Neighborhood podcast highlights artists in A-Mill

by Eliana Schreiber
Published October 17, 2016
Steve Stokowski started 'Artists @ A-Mill' to showcase the artists living in his building
Founders of Sigma Beauty, Simone Xavier and Rene Xavier Filho in the company offices in Mendota Heights on Friday, October, 7, 2016. Xavier said transitioning from being a professor to running a business has been a challenge every day. Thats why we innovate, nothing we do is conventional, she said.

University PhD sells makeup for breast cancer research

by Eliana Schreiber
Published October 7, 2016
Simone Xavier is a former U professor and co-founder of Sigma Beauty.

UDA responds to neighborhood association criticism

by Eliana Schreiber
Published October 6, 2016
The University District Alliance passed a resolution to support joint planning between the University and surrounding district neighborhoods

Neighborhoods push to educate residents on new duplex rules

by Eliana Schreiber
Published September 21, 2016
A new City Council ordinance will allow for more duplex housing in U neighborhoods

Intentional Communities spur debate

by Eliana Schreiber
Published September 13, 2016
Proposed changes to the ordinance that disallows some non-relatives from living together drew controversy at a Monday meeting
Officers prepare to spray the crowd when individuals started throwing plastic bottles and liquid on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 in Cedar Riverside neighborhood.

HBO show “Mogadishu, Minnesota” stirs controversy in Cedar Riverside

by Eliana Schreiber
Published September 12, 2016
As the cable drama stirred protests over the weekend, community members are divided on how the show will reflect the neighborhood
Officers prepare to spray the crowd when individuals started throwing plastic bottles and liquid on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 in Cedar Riverside neighborhood.

Concerned about portrayal in upcoming TV show, protesters disrupt concert

by Eliana Schreiber
Published September 11, 2016
Police detained at least three protesters in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood after they interrupted a concert by K'naan, the show's co-writer.
The West Bank mudslide area is shown on Sept. 1, 2014. The mudslide, which occurred at the base of the University of Minnesota’s Fairview Medical Center in June of 2014, will re-open Thursday evening to let bicyclists and pedestrians use the West Bank trail.

Two years after landslide, West River Parkway finally set to reopen

by Eliana Schreiber
Published September 1, 2016
The parkway and Franklin Avenue bridge will be open to the public Thursday evening.

West Bank Coalition sees influx of new members

by Eliana Schreiber
Published August 29, 2016
After months of influx, the organization now has a full board and a new director.

Charges filed against Anthony Sawina in alleged Dinkytown hate crime

by Eliana Schreiber
Published July 27, 2016
A Lauderdale man faces five counts of second-degree assault in the shooting of two Muslim men.
Henry Cervantes roller skate design uses spherical balls instead of wheels and has an internal braking system that makes shopping easier.

Businessman Henry Cervantes reimagines roller skates

by Eliana Schreiber
Published July 20, 2016
Henry Cervantes rolled out of a heart attack and surgery to follow his dreams.
Left to right, Sam Hirsch, Cian Newport and Tyler Blase stop for a moment while playing Pokémon Go in front of Sencha Tea Bar at the Stadium Village Mall on Washington Ave. on July 18. Sencha Tea Bar is one of several restaurants that are offering promotions to help attract users of Pokémon Go.

With ‘Pokemon Go’, businesses see boost

by Eliana Schreiber
Published July 20, 2016
As the app grows in popularity, many Pokestop businesses are offering promotions to players.

Board, Fairview end merger talks

by Eliana Schreiber
Published July 13, 2016
U physicians and Fairview hoped to share benefits, including clients and technology.

Board of Regents completes Kaler’s performance report

by Eliana Schreiber
Published July 13, 2016
President Kaler recieved positive feedback in a brief annual review.

Following death of Philando Castile, Falcon Heights city officials hold emergency meeting

by Eliana Schreiber
Published July 8, 2016
The City Council voted on two measures during the meeting Thursday afternoon.

Marcy-Holmes launches loan program for home improvements

by Eliana Schreiber
Published July 6, 2016
The zero-percent loan initiative is part of the Neighborhood Revitalization Program.
Applicant Kaley Byrd shakes hands with potential employers following an interview with Blue Barn at the State Fair Job Fair on Wednesday, June 30.

MN State Fair holds first-ever job fair

by Eliana Schreiber
Published June 29, 2016
The job fair aims to ease the hiring process for up to 600 seasonal employees.

Minnesota Daily implements changes

by Eliana Schreiber
Published June 29, 2016
This fall, the Daily will enact changes for employees and readers alike.
Jimmy Young, a Nibbles hotdog food cart operator prepares a hotdog for a customer in downtown Minneapolis on the afternoon of 27 June. The Minneapolis City Council ruled to change an ordinance that had previously restricted the operating area of food carts.

Sidewalk food may see more traffic

by Eliana Schreiber
Published June 29, 2016
On Friday, the City Council will vote on expanding food cart licenses. For some business owners, the measure is worrisome.
Afro Deli owner Abdirahman Kahin stands in his restaurant in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis. Kahin is currently in a legal dispute over the restaurant ownership with Nasibu Sareva, the owner of the African Development Center.

Dispute could close Cedar-Riverside mainstay

by Eliana Schreiber
Published June 22, 2016
A tenant-landlord dispute may force Afro Deli out of the African Development Center.
Former Star Tribune editorialist Jim Lenfestey poses with copies of his anthology of bee-related poems at his home on Monday. The anthology, titled If Bees Are Few, was published with the University of Minnesota Press, and all proceeds will be donated to the Universitys Bee Lab.

Lenfestey’s poem anthology creates buzz

by Eliana Schreiber
Published June 15, 2016
James Lenfestey published an anthology of poems about bees.

CSE appoints Samuel Mukasa as new dean

by Eliana Schreiber
Published June 15, 2016
Mukasa previously served as a dean at the University of New Hampshire.

St. Cloud State University President dies in car crash

by Eliana Schreiber
Published June 15, 2016
Earl Potter III died on his way to the Twin Cities for a meeting on Monday.

Man assaulted in Dinkytown Monday

by Eliana Schreiber
Published June 15, 2016

A man was assaulted by two others on Monday night near campus, according to a University of Minnesota public safety statement. The victim was approached around 9 p.m. near the intersection of 15th Avenue...

After Orlando shooting, Kaler asks U to unite against violence

by Eliana Schreiber
Published June 15, 2016

In a statement Monday, University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler expressed support for the LGBT community and encouraged the University community to unite against terror and violence in wake of the...

Hairstylist Whitney Vermeer cuts Jesse Williams hair at New Aesthetic, her one-chair mens salon in Marcy Holmes on June 6. Vermeer has been nominated as one of five people for the North America 2016 Mens Hairstylist of the Year NAHA finalists, and will be heading to Las Vegas in July for the finals award ceremony.

One chair, space for all

by Eliana Schreiber
Published June 8, 2016
Local stylist Whitney VerMeer’s one-chair salon mixes artistic collaboration with haircutting.

Moving service hires college students

by Eliana Schreiber
Published June 8, 2016
The Uber-like app has seen increased demand in the Twin Cities this summer.

Study shows artists lofts intensify segregation

by Eliana Schreiber
Published June 1, 2016
A University study found artist housing may reinforce Twin Cities segregation.
Viking Bar owners Patrick Johnston, Aaron Britt and Amy Britt pose for a portrait in their Cedar Riverside bar on the evening of May 28. The Viking Bar reopened under new management on May 25 after closing its doors 10 years ago.

Revelling in the blues, again

by Eliana Schreiber
Published June 1, 2016
After a lengthy restoration, Viking Bar, a historic Riverside Avenue music venue, has re-opened its doors for blues lovers.

Turning weeds into wine

by Eliana Schreiber
Published May 25, 2016
Urban Forage, a local winery managed by University alumnus Jeff Zeitler, takes an unconventional approach to wine-making.

Less animal meat might feed more

by Eliana Schreiber
Published May 5, 2016
Reducing the intake of animal products could ease global food insecurities.
A monarch butterfly caterpillar crawls cross a swamp milkweed stalk in the University of Minnesota Monarch Lab in Skok Hall on Tuesday afternoon.

Sun helps guide monarchs home

by Eliana Schreiber
Published April 27, 2016
Research published this month suggests the butterflies rely on sunlight as a compass to guide their migration.

Students chosen for agriculture internship

by Eliana Schreiber
Published April 21, 2016
The three students will be able to travel internationally and work on projects.

Nearly 30 in Superblock hit by virus

by Eliana Schreiber
Published April 11, 2016
The state health department is looking into cases of Norovirus reported in Frontier on Friday.

MN Daily announces new EIC and BOO

by Eliana Schreiber
Published April 4, 2016
Dylan Scott and Elizabeth Luke will be taking charge late next month.

General Mills to label foods with GMOs

by Eliana Schreiber
Published March 31, 2016
While consuming GMOs has no demonstrated negative health impacts, it’s a concern for many.
A grove of trees sit in Propsect Park on Monday. According to a new university study, trees can adapt to climate change by shifting their metabolism.

U study: Trees adapt to climate change

by Eliana Schreiber
Published March 29, 2016
A recent study found plants don't react as expected to increased warmth.

PolyMet to begin permitting process

by Eliana Schreiber
Published March 23, 2016
The DNR gave the company approval to begin applying for permits.
Sophomore Cece Sjoquist places a K-Cup in the Keurig she shares with her roommates in her Dinkytown apartment on Monday.

K-Cups pile up in landfills

by Eliana Schreiber
Published March 22, 2016
Researchers say Keurig’s single-serve pods could have severe environmental impacts.

Mild winters affect eagle migration

by Eliana Schreiber
Published March 8, 2016
Due to warmer temperatures in recent years, the birds don't need to travel as far south.

Justice Dept. will review Mpls protest

by Eliana Schreiber
Published March 7, 2016
The department announced a review of police response to the 4th Precinct protests.

Website explores the effects of palm oil

by Eliana Schreiber
Published March 3, 2016
The Institute on the Environment joins a project that tracks world forests.

Enbridge says oil pipeline plan delayed until 2019

by Eliana Schreiber
Published March 1, 2016
The Canada-based company originally slated a 2017 build date for two pipeline projects.

MDH updates water sample procedures

by Eliana Schreiber
Published February 24, 2016
After the Flint water crisis, Minnesota’s health dept. has changed some of its practices.

Minneapolis switches recycling provider

by Eliana Schreiber
Published February 23, 2016
Eureka Recycling is slotted to replace Waste Management by next winter.

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