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A woman takes part in a protest May 26 on Chicago Avenue, holding a sign reading, “George Floyd was murdered.” Floyd died May 25 after being detained and choked by four Minneapolis police officers, sparking citywide protests.

Unjustified murders need to be put to an end

Tobias Khabie May 28, 2020

When I first heard about the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police May 25, I was saddened and ashamed to hear that this horrific event occurred in Minneapolis. However, I was always one of the people...

Art by Sophie Livingston. As the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, we must prioritize climate action. Many have proposed policies such as the Green New Deal to address both economic and environmental issues.

Recovery from COVID-19 must prioritize climate action

Gabriel Kaplan May 24, 2020

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, declining greenhouse gas emissions and the return of wildlife to quarantined cities have offered the United States a sliver of hope. Once the crisis is resolved and America...

Social distancing still vital for everyone

Social distancing still vital for everyone

Isra Mohamed May 22, 2020

As the stay-at-home order expired on May 18, it is frustrating to hear some people are deciding to stop social distancing.  I find it unfair some are staying at home and following rules while others are...

Art by Maggie Klaers. Ahmaud Arbery was shot Feb. 23 in Satilla Shores, Georgia. Gregory and Travis McMichael were arrested for the shooting May 7.

Being black in America cost Ahmaud Arbery his life

Maddie Schutte May 8, 2020

This story reflects the situation as of 10 p.m. May 8. Ahmaud Arbery was on a run near his neighborhood when two armed white men chased him down in their truck and fatally shot the 25-year-old man three...

Photo illustration by Colin Canaday. According to an announcement by the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board April 24, many facilities found in public parks will be closed or removed. Among the services removed are tennis nets, an unfortunate and unnecessary decision by the Park Board.

Tennis court closures are unnecessary

Colin Canaday May 5, 2020

According to an announcement by the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board April 24, many facilities found in public parks will be closed or removed. Among the services removed are tennis nets, an unfortunate...

Art by Maggie Klaers. Park administration announced the high school would switch to a pass-fail grading system for the rest of the semester.

Staff Editorial: Pass-no credit system’s value unclear

May 5, 2020

Although it is important to ensure accessibility and fairness for all students, Park’s decision to switch to the pass-no credit grading system may not have been the right one, and the roll-out of the...

Minnesota golf courses reopened as of 5 a.m. April 18 because Executive Order 20-38 was signed by Gov. Tim Walz. Tee times at Theodore Wirth Park Golf Course are 20 minutes apart with stoppers around the holes for health safety reasons.

Reopening of some outdoor recreation beneficial to Minnesotans

Sofia Seewald May 5, 2020

With little to do but go on walks all the time, I find myself watching more television and being on screens much more than I’d like to. With Gov. Tim Walz reopening certain outdoor recreation businesses,...

Administration requesting virtual feedback shows acknowledgement

Administration requesting virtual feedback shows acknowledgement

Ruthie Posada May 1, 2020

As a result of Gov. Tim Walz announcing that schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year, the question of if Graduation will be held on its original date of June 2 came into play. Not...

Mental health improves during quarantine

Mental health improves during quarantine

Isra Mohamed April 27, 2020

In the past few weeks of quarantine, I’ve felt a huge change in my mental health and relationships. Normally, my mental health isn’t always the best because of factors including school, family and...

COVID-19 lockdown restricts practice of religion

COVID-19 lockdown restricts practice of religion

Isra Mohamed April 27, 2020

During these unprecedented times with COVID-19, it has been difficult for Muslim families like mine. In our religion, many people go to the mosque to pray everyday and spend time worshipping God. The lockdown...

Protesters have reason to be concerned

Protesters have reason to be concerned

Tobias Khabie April 27, 2020

When Minnesotans took to the streets of St. Paul to protest Governor Tim Walz’s stay at home order after being prompted by President Trump, I dismissed these protesters as nothing more than irrational....

Sections of Cedar Lake Parkway, East Bde Maka Ska Parkway, Lake Harriet Parkway, Lake of the Isles Parkway, Lake Nokomis Parkway, Main Street SE and West River Parkway will be closed to motorized traffic and open to pedestrians until the stay-at-home executive order is lifted May 4. This gives pedestrians more space to maintain an appropriate social distance.

Streets closing around lakes is a smart precaution

Sofia Seewald April 18, 2020

When I went on a walk around Lake of the Isles with my family two weeks ago, the paths were packed. It was very challenging to maintain social distancing with the amount of people running, biking and walking....

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