University Of Minnesota Confirms Mold Growth In Freshman Dorm Vents

By Caroline Cummings, CBS Minnesota

October 7, 2022

The University of Minnesota confirmed it collected samples of a "fungal growth" inside some air vents in one freshman dorm after students raised concerns about their health.

A spokesperson said in a statement that the school's department of environmental health and safety continued its inspections at 17th Avenue Residence Hall Wednesday and the student housing staff is "working directly with affected students on temporary relocation options."

They said a full inspection report of the building will be released in the coming days, adding that so far in the investigation they have found Cladosporium sphaerospermm, or common mold, in the residence hall.

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