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Item Episode 55: Students with learning disabilities tackle online instruction: In the Know(Minnesota Daily, 2020-04-19) Hendrickson, Samantha; Germundson, MeganThe switch from in-person to online classes has been challenging for students with learning differences like dyslexia, ADHD and autism.Item Episode 57: How the pandemic changed University life, plus an interview with College Jeopardy! champion Nibir Sarma: In the Know(Minnesota Daily, 2020-05-07) Rademacher, Natalie; Palmer, Megan; Toledo, Jessica; Germundson, MeganIn the final episode of the 2020 spring semester, all three reporters of "In the Know" examine how the COVID-19 pandemic has shaped the lives of students, reflect on their favorite stories of the year and discuss how students have gathered around one student after he won College Jeopardy!Item Episode 58: The George Floyd Protests: UMN Students Demand Accountability: In the Know(Minnesota Daily, 2020-06-04) Germundson, MeganAs civil unrest explodes across the Twin Cities in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, UMN students take to the streets around campus to demand action and accountability from the University and city police.Item Episode 60: The George Floyd Case: In the Know(Minnesota Daily, 2020-06-18) Germundson, MeganHow is race acknowledged in court? And what can we expect as the George Floyd case heads toward trial? In this episode, we look at the criminal justice system and talk to legal professionals to get some perspective on how police brutality is dealt with in the courts.Item Episode 64: First Amendment Celebration: Protest to Progress: In the Know(Minnesota Daily, 2020-10-01) Germundson, Megan; Vue, YokoIn this special episode, we share some highlights from a panel of young activists and organizers from the Minnesota Daily's First Amendment Celebration.Item Episode 66: What is "community control" of the police--and who is calling for it?: In the Know(Minnesota Daily, 2020-10-15) Germundson, Megan; Vue, YokoIn this episode, we interview two local groups who are advocating for "community control" of the police. Representatives from the Twin Cities Coalition for Justice 4 Jamar and the University of Minnesota's Students for a Democratic Society talk about what community control is, what it would look like in action and where the idea came from.Item Episode 68: From celebration to structural support: new CEHD program aims to support Tribal College transfers: In the Know(Minnesota Daily, 2020-10-29) Vue, Yoko; Germundson, MeganAt the first Indigenous Culture Week hosted by the Circle of Indigenous Nations at the University of Minnesota, celebrations and issues impacting the American Indian community were at the forefront of panel discussions. Speakers said that to fully feel supported at the University of Minnesota, American Indian students need tailored support and resources, much like a new program that is in the works within CEHD.Item Episode 69: The 2020 Election: In the Know(Minnesota Daily, 2020-11-05) Kian, Ava; Germundson, Megan; Vue, YokoThe "In The Know" team takes you through Election Day 2020 in the Twin Cities, from talking to voters during the day to covering the DFL and GOP results parties.Item Episode 70: The day after Election Day: In the Know(Minnesota Daily, 2020-11-12) Kian, Ava; Germundson, Megan; Vue, YokoThe "In The Know" team covers the post-election protest that shut down 1-94 last Wednesday.Item Episode 72: University relations with the tribal nations of Minnesota: In the Know(Minnesota Daily, 2020-12-03) Kian, Ava; Germundson, Megan; Ikramuddin, HanaMegan and Ava team up with campus administration reporter Hana Ikramuddin to examine the current state of affairs between University of Minnesota leadership and the Tribal Nations of Minnesota following a letter from the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, which was sent to President Gabel and the Board of Regents over the summer.Item Episode 75: With $5 million grant, UMN seeks to change relationship with tribal nations: In the Know(Minnesota Daily, 2021-01-28) Germundson, Megan; Quezada, EthanThe University of Minnesota will use grant money for the recently announced Minnesota Transform Initiative to examine their historical relationship with Minnesota’s tribal nations. The project will compile digital storytelling projects, research University/tribal relations and provide funding toward the school’s Ojibwe and Dakota language programs. In this episode, we spoke with faculty leaders on the project and the Executive Director of the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council to learn more about the initiative and how it will mean for the University’s relationship with the 11 tribal nations of Minnesota.Item Episode 77: University medical workers face the emotional toll of the pandemic: In the Know(Minnesota Daily, 2021-02-12) Germundson, Megan; Quezada, EthanIn this episode we hear from three medical professionals working on campus about their experiences and emotions around battling COVID-19 on the frontlines, almost a year into the pandemic.Item Episode 79: Explaining the Derek Chauvin trial: In the Know(Minnesota Daily, 2021-02-25) Germundson, Megan; Quezada, EthanIn this week’s episode, “In the Know” reporters break down what can be expected from the Derek Chauvin trial slated to begin next month.Item Episode 81: Organizers and activists prepare for the Chauvin trial: In the Know(2021-03-12) Germundson, Megan; Quezada, EthanIn this episode, we talk with activists and organizers to learn how they have been preparing for the Derek Chauvin trial and their experiences protesting on the first day of public court proceedings.Item Episode 83: Black women trailblazers at UMN: In the Know(Minnesota Daily, 2021-03-26) Germundson, Megan; Snow, JasmineIn this episode, we learn about historical Black women and their contributions, which helped pave the way for the future at the University of Minnesota.