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Students See Spike in Reported Violent Crime After University of Minnesota Cuts Ties with Minneapolis Police Department

July 30, 2020July 29, 2020 Minnesota Sun Staff

Students saw an increase in reported violence just weeks after the University of Minnesota announced that it would cut ties with the Minneapolis Police Department after the death of George Floyd.

In the weeks following the University of Minnesota’s announcement that it would cut ties with the Minneapolis Police Department, students received multiple systemwide public safety alert messages, telling them to be cautious on and near campus due to various reported violent crimes. This is a substantial increase in safety notifications for Minnesota students, given that prior to the announcement, only seven such announcements with only two emergencies were made in a six month period.

University of Minnesota and Its Law School Announce George Floyd Memorial Scholarships

June 18, 2020June 17, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

Several schools across the nation have launched memorial scholarships in honor of George Floyd, including the University of Minnesota and its law school.

The University of Minnesota Law School announced the creation of a George Floyd Memorial Scholarship in Law on Monday.

U of M, Minneapolis Schools and Others Cut Ties with Police Department

June 6, 2020June 5, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

Several institutions plan to cut ties with the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) in response to the alleged murder of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died while in police custody on Memorial Day.

University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel informed students last week that the school will no longer contract with the MPD for large events, like football games and concerts, or specialized law enforcement services, such as K-9 explosive detection units.

University of Minnesota Students File Civil Rights Complaint Against School Alleging Misuse of Student Fees

May 14, 2020May 13, 2020 Minnesota Sun Staff

Two students filed a civil rights complaint against the University of Minnesota for misuse of student fees and “worship[ing] the great god of political correctness.” Along with a student group called Viewpoint Neutrality Now!, students Evan Smith and Isaac Smith claim student fees being used to fund nine cultural centers in Coffman Union with subsidized space is unconstitutional, reported the Minnesota Daily.

Viewpoint Neutrality Now! is not officially recognized as a campus organization at UMN, but it is an association of students who pay student fees and “support and advocate for viewpoint neutrality and other reforms.” The students say that the current system has offered “preferential treatment” to nine cultural groups receiving student fees in that they are offered free lounge space in the student union.

Minnesota Spent $62,000 to Develop COVID-19 Model

May 1, 2020April 30, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

A recently released document reveals that the state of Minnesota spent $62,000 to develop its controversial COVID-19 model.

Walz Says Minnesota Can Now Perform 20,000 COVID-19 Tests Per Day, Most in the Nation

April 23, 2020April 22, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday that Minnesota now has the capacity to test as many as 20,000 residents per day for COVID-19.

Gov. Walz Faces Backlash Over Controversial COVID-19 Model

April 11, 2020April 10, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called a press conference Friday afternoon to discuss the modeling the state is using in its coronavirus response, but faced harsh criticism for closing the briefing to the public.

Doctor in Minnesota Senate Warns That Reaction to Coronavirus Could Be More Dangerous Than Virus Itself

March 25, 2020March 24, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

A doctor in the Minnesota Senate warned leaders Monday that the reaction to the coronavirus pandemic could be more harmful than the virus itself.

Sen. Scott Jensen (R-Chaska), a professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School and founder of Catalyst Medical Clinic, said that the disruption to everyday routines could have devastating consequences for people with underlying medical conditions.

“Scaring people to death isn’t helping us. We are going to in short order, if not already now, have supply chains get interrupted and some of these are critical supply chains. We need to be careful,” Jensen said in a video posted to Facebook.

Bill Seeks to Close Minnesota’s ‘Gender Wage Gap’ by Banning Employers from Asking About Pay History

March 15, 2020March 14, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

A DFL bill seeks to close Minnesota’s “gender wage gap” by prohibiting employers from asking about an applicant’s past pay.

University of Minnesota Museum Won’t Charge Native American Visitors Because Building Is ‘on Dakota Land’

March 9, 2020March 8, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

A University of Minnesota museum announced last week that it will no longer charge Native American visitors an admission fee since the museum “sits on the traditional and treaty land of the Dakota people.”

DFL Lawmaker Cleared of Wrongdoing in Accepting University of Minnesota Position

January 1, 2020December 31, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

A report released Monday “completely exonerates” Minnesota Rep. Jamie Long (DFL-Minneapolis) from allegations of illicit lobbying activity, according to House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park).

Group Founded by University of Minnesota Family Therapist Hosts ‘Depolarization Workshop’ for Phillips and Stauber Staff

November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

Staffers for Reps. Dean Phillips (D-MN-03) and Pete Stauber (R-MN-08) recently participated together in a “day-long depolarization workshop” facilitated by Better Angels, a non-profit launched by a family therapist from the University of Minnesota.

National Students for Justice in Palestine Conference at UMN Receives Major Backlash

November 11, 2019November 10, 2019 Minnesota Sun Staff

The David Horowitz Freedom Center once again named the University of Minnesota on its list of “Top Ten Colleges that Promote Jew Hatred and Incite Terrorism” in its recent report. Following the release of this report, newspapers with this information were distributed around the University of Minnesota campus.

Minnesota History Center Opens ‘#MeToo in Minnesota’ Exhibit

November 6, 2019November 5, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

The Minnesota History Center, an institution funded in part by taxpayer dollars, recently opened an exhibit on “#MeToo in Minnesota.”

Bernie Vows to ‘Eliminate Homelessness,’ Omar Calls for End to ‘Western Imperialism’ at Minneapolis Rally

November 5, 2019November 4, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spoke to a crowd of more than 10,000 fans Sunday night at the University of Minnesota’s Williams Arena, where Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN-05) and Attorney General Keith Ellison warmed up the crowd.

Questions Raised About Bernie’s History of Not Paying Security Bills After Minneapolis Rally

November 5, 2019November 4, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

Questions were raised Monday morning about the public safety costs related to Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-VT) rally at the University of Minnesota Sunday night. The speculation comes after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey engaged in a Twitter spat with President Donald Trump about security fees ahead of the president’s rally in Minnesota last month.

Bernie Sanders and Ilhan Omar Scheduled for Sunday Rally at the University of Minnesota

October 31, 2019October 30, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN-05) will join presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) for a rally against the “billionaire class” in Minneapolis Sunday.

DFL Rep Resigns from University of Minnesota Position Allegedly Created to Influence His Fellow Lawmakers

September 13, 2019December 30, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

A DFL state representative has resigned from a research position at the University of Minnesota after it was discovered that the position was created explicitly for him and with his input.

University of Minnesota Clinicians Defend ‘Gender Affirming Hormones’ for Children

June 29, 2019June 28, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

A group of “medical professionals” from the University of Minnesota recently published an op-ed in The Star Tribune in defense of the new pediatric Gender Health Program at Children’s Minnesota. Kathleen Miller, Marla Eisenberg, Amy Gower, and G. Nic Rider all work in various capacities at the University of Minnesota’s…

Group of ’10-12 Somali Teens’ Allegedly Chased Light Rail Patrons With Hammers

May 21, 2019May 20, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

Minnesota Crime Watch and Information reported for Alpha News Monday that an alleged mob of Somali teens were chasing Light Rail patrons with hammers at the East Bank station Friday night. Alpha News notes that a post from the Minneapolis Scanner Facebook page reported Friday night at 9:49 p.m.…

University of Minnesota Has Been Offering Scholarships and Financial Aid to Illegal Immigrants Since 2013

May 19, 2019May 19, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

Minnesota high school graduates who are in the country illegally but meet “certain criteria” are eligible for in-state tuition rates, financial aid, and scholarships at the University of Minnesota. Campus Reform recently exposed the story, though the policy has actually been in place since 2013, when the Minnesota Legislature…

‘Stealth Newspaper Campaign’ Exposes ‘Jew Hatred’ at the University of Minnesota

May 11, 2019May 10, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

A self-described “stealth newspaper campaign” is seeking to expose “Jew hatred” on campuses with a history of anti-Semitic activity, including the University of Minnesota. “Stop University Support for Terrorists,” a project of the David Horowitz Freedom Center, distributed 1,000 copies of its new report on the University of Minnesota…

Students Critical of University of Minnesota’s Decision to Invite ‘Green Book’ Producer to Commencement

April 7, 2019April 6, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

The University of Minnesota’s College of Liberal Arts invited “Green Book” producer and university alumnus Jim Burke to deliver the keynote address for its commencement ceremony, but some students and faculty aren’t happy with the decision. The movie was widely criticized for its use of racial slurs and for employing…

Minnesota College Republicans Catch Several Vandals in the Act After Installing Hidden Security Camera

March 18, 2019March 17, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

A Minnesota College Republicans chapter recently caught several vandals in the act after installing a hidden security camera near their club advertisements. Tayler Lehmann, president of the University of Minnesota, Morris College Republicans, told The College Fix that he’s complained to the university about his club’s ads disappearing in the…

New University of Minnesota Pres Will Receive Annual Salary of $640,000 Plus $150,000 in Retirement Benefits

December 20, 2018December 19, 2018 Anthony Gockowski

The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents voted unanimously in favor of naming Joan Gabel the school’s next president Tuesday. She will be the first female president in the institution’s 167-year history, replacing departing president Eric Kaler. According to reports, the Board of Regents also unanimously approved of a $640,000…

Minnesota College Republicans Subjected to Repeated Vandalism, Threats to ‘Alert Antifa’

November 24, 2018November 24, 2018 Anthony Gockowski

A College Republicans mural on the University of Minnesota campus was repeatedly vandalized during the fall semester, most recently with calls to “alert Antifa” of the conservative presence on campus. Vandalism of the mural, located on the campus’ Washington Avenue Bridge, seemed to begin in 2017 in response to the…