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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

The instinct to self-preserve can get in the way of truly living.

Opinion: Aging is a privilege — we should treat it as such.

by Vivian Wilson
Published November 4, 2024

There’s a lot of pressure placed on us to never age.I know I’m not the only one constantly bombarded by ads for tips, tricks and products telling me how to turn back the clock. I’m not entirely...

After former DBA president Kent Kramp sold his Dinkytown business in the spring, the organization became inactive, though it still exists legally.

The Dinkytown Business Alliance is dead — for now

by Grace Aigner
Published October 30, 2024

After Kent Kramp sold his Dinkytown business in the spring, the Dinkytown Business Alliance (DBA) that he ran for over five years immediately collapsed in his absence under the corporatizing Dinkytown...

OpEd: How to De-Stigmatize Suicide and Save Lives

OpEd: How to De-Stigmatize Suicide and Save Lives

by Tom Vatterott
Published September 10, 2024

I have thought about killing myself for six years. My experience of suicidal thinking, clinically known as suicidal ideation, comes from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). MDD is a serious condition...

Trends in women’s farming are moving gradually upward.

How UMN is shaping the future of women in agriculture

by Josie Wise, George Van Nice
Published July 18, 2024

The number of female farmers across Minnesota has increased by 1,106 since 2017, according to the latest Census of Agriculture report — a meaningful increase for University of Minnesota students and...

Lake Bde Maka Ska, pictured here, has lots of options for recreation, from sailing and windsurfing to picnic tables and beaches.

Five lakes near the Twin Cities to visit this summer

by Max Mueller
Published July 20, 2023
Discover some of the best lakes near the UMN campus.
Opinion: Professor providing feedback is essential

Opinion: Professor providing feedback is essential

by Amina Hasan
Published April 24, 2023
If students are expected to improve in their academic work, they need feedback on assignments from instructors.
The funding came from a variety of sources, including the University's MPact 2025.

Ericson: No more red tape for green energy

by Sean Ericson
Published April 24, 2023
We need to make it easier to build clean energy projects.
The 17th Avenue Residence Hall as seen on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017.

Mold removal at 17th Avenue Residence Hall still in progress

by Amelia Roessler
Published October 23, 2022
The University’s Environmental Health and Safety team is working to prevent future growths and inspect other campus residence halls.
A photo of the Morrill Hall takeover in 1969, which resulted in the creation of the Department of African American and African Studies. Photo courtesy of the University of Minnesota Archives.

The history of Black affinity groups on the UMN campus

by Claire Nelson
Published February 28, 2022
Black affinity groups emerged from segregated conditions almost one hundred years ago. In the years since, they have continued to advocate for the needs of Black students.
Rejected Sound creator Mark Khan and filmmaker Justin "jojo" Ofori-Atta pose for a portrait at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden on Saturday, April 10.  Rejected Sound made its debut Saturday and will serve as a platform to showcase the talents of various DJs and artists.

Local creatives drop music series, spotlight local artists

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published April 13, 2021
Minneapolis creative Mark Khan’s new project, Rejected Sound, gives local artists a platform.

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