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Thursday, May 2

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University of Minnesota strengthens case to treat COVID-19 with metformin, not ivermectin

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The common anti-diabetes drug lowered viral loads and reduced risks of a second wave of COVID-19 illness in patients.

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Protest encampment disbands after agreement with University of Minnesota

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The encampment had been set up on the Twin Cities campus for the past three days.

14

Scene Makers Q+A: University of Minnesota professor explains his course about Prince

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His goal is not to create Prince fans but to help students understand why the Purple One matters.

04

Interim University of Minnesota president meets with pro-Palestinian protest organizers

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UMN's Jeff Ettinger later sent an email to the groups noting a "shared understanding" the encampment would be removed, but organizers disagreed and said it would continue.

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Minnesota college students use encampments, protests to pressure universities on Israel, Gaza

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The University of Minnesota has kept 13 buildings on Northrup Mall closed this week, including Coffman Union, the Weisman Art Museum and Murphy Hall.

Tuesday, Apr 30

04

Another pro-Palestinian protest camp goes up at University of Minnesota

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U of M student groups announced the rally Monday, stating that "the time for escalation has come."

01

Former diversity worker sues University of Minnesota after firing over swastika photo

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Mashal Sherzad said UMN discriminated against her and violated her free-speech rights. The university said her post of the photo on social media undermined her credibility.

Monday, Apr 29

02

Counterpoint: Toward a financially sustainable University of Minnesota

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The fiscal problems there should not be attributed solely to a lack of funds.

Saturday, Apr 27

16

DEI official who was fired after posing in front of Israeli flag with swastikas sues University of Minnesota

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Mashal Sherzad also that she posted the photos to her private Instagram, and that they were automatically shared on her public Facebook without her knowledge.

Friday, Apr 26

17

Top Republican rips 'pro-terrorist' Ilhan Omar for joining anti-Israel University of Minnesota protesters and demands school detail how it will protect Jewish students

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Whip Tom Emmer wrote a letter to the University of Minnesota demanding the administration explain how it will protect Jewish students from a rush of pro-Gaza protests.

04

McCarthy Drafted by Minnesota Vikings with 10th Overall Pick

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The Minnesota Vikings organization traded up in the 2024 NFL Draft held in Detroit to select University of Michigan junior quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 10th pick.

Wednesday, Apr 24

06

Omar appears at pro-Palestinian protest at University of Minnesota; 9 arrested earlier

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Protests are happening at colleges across the country, including Columbia and Yale universities. University leaders face pressure to both support free speech and protect students.

Tuesday, Apr 23

21

Minnesota police clear out anti-Israel protest in the heart of Ilhan Omar's congressional district

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Nine anti-Israel protesters were arrested early Tuesday after refusing to leave and encampment at the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus.

Monday, Apr 22

19

University of St. Thomas announces budget cuts, says academic programs won't be eliminated

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Colleges in Minnesota and across the country are making cuts as they face enrollment challenges, exacerbated by demographic drops and changing attitudes on higher education.

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Music or physics? This University of St. Thomas class combines both.

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Minnesota colleges are increasingly promoting interdisciplinary classes, saying they hope to reduce administrative expenses and better prepare students for a changing workforce.

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Wednesday, Apr 17

23

College student from Minnesota killed in Indiana plane crash

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Authorities have identified the pilot killed in a plane crash in Indiana last week as a Purdue University student from Minnesota.

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University of Minnesota's Rachel Hardeman named to Time's list of 100 influential people

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Professor Rachel Hardeman's research examines the effect of structural racism in the medical field and reproductive health equity.

21

Minnesota State names interim leader for St. Cloud State University

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Trustees chose Larry Dietz as interim president for St. Cloud State, and also named Shari Olson as interim leader for Northland Community & Technical College.

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Minnesota Wild Can Learn From Denver Pioneers 2024 NCAA Win

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It’s been a couple of days since the University of Denver Pioneers shocked everyone in the Frozen Four Championship by taking down the number one Boston College Eagles in a…