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Archival photography, paper movies and Mike Hazard's Media Mike's Mask Museum: An Alphabet of Lost & Found Faces from Oct. 31, 1990, sit on display at the Elmer L. Andersen Library in Minneapolis on June 30.
UMN’s Elmer L. Anderson opens exhibit dedicated to local artist Media Mike
Everything Is a Love Story: The library celebrates Media Mike's 50-year multimedia legacy defined by community, passion and radical empathy.
by Alex Elbaz
Published July 5, 2026
City
Marquise Bowie gives a tour of George Floyd Square to the Patterson family. Minneapolis, MN. June 25, 2026.
Minneapolis memorials draw visitors from across the nation
by Isabel Tifre
Published July 3, 2026
Construction sign stating that ‘Businesses are Open’ stands at the entrance of George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, MN. June 21, 2026
Minneapolis City Council abandons tax hike near George Floyd Square, revises development plan
by Isabel Tifre
Published June 30, 2026
Customers browse past vendors offering fresh fruit and vegetables at Northeast Farmers Market in Minneapolis. Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Farmers market season returns to the Twin Cities
by Jasmine Shackleford
Published June 29, 2026
Minneapolis City Hall, located at 350 S 5th St, Mar. 3 2026.
Minneapolis City Council invests in coaching for council members following Operation Metro Surge
by Isabel Tifre
Published June 29, 2026
Administration
A view of Pillsbury Hall, home to the University's English department, on Monday, May 28, 2018.
UMN English faculty express fear about upcoming budget cuts
by Roman Ingrassia
Published June 28, 2026
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents discusses proposed budgets at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis, Minn., Friday, June 26, 2026.
UMN Board of Regents approves tuition hikes, academic cuts for second consecutive year
by Kyra Deters
Published June 28, 2026
Weaver-Densford Hall on the University of Minnesota campus, June 25th, 2026.
Weaver-Densford Hall up for potential name revocation
by Kyra Deters and Roman Ingrassia
Published June 25, 2026
The Special Olympics USA Games opening ceremony at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Special Olympics USA Games kick off opening ceremony at Huntington Bank Stadium
by Kyra Deters, Lizzy Nyoike, and Regan Guirguis
Published June 25, 2026
Activities
Bruininks Hall, a hub for student services at the University, in Minneapolis, Minn. Friday, June 12, 2026.
Summer undergraduate enrollment sees increase at UMN, offering students flexibility
by Lizzy Nyoike
Published June 23, 2026
Emergency personnel arrived five minutes after a car lit on fire at the East River Road Garage in Minneapolis, MN, Friday, June 12.
Vehicle caught on fire at East River Road Garage, area now ruled all clear
by Sara Hussein
Published June 12, 2026
Houses in Como, captured on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
UMN’s Office of Student Affairs begins phasing out Off-Campus Living department
by Roman Ingrassia
Published June 11, 2026
Coffman Union, where students commonly are found studying on the University campus, Mar. 19 2026.
Canvas back online following cyberattack
by Tyler Church
Published May 8, 2026
Podcasts
2026 ushers in a renewed interest in horror movies
2026 ushers in a renewed interest in horror movies
Gopher athletics hire and fire while pro sports playoffs wrap up
Gopher athletics hire and fire while pro sports playoffs wrap up
Doomscrolling and the Gen Z brain
Doomscrolling and the Gen Z brain
Meet the new leaders of the MN Daily newsroom: Tyler Church and Isabella Morden Wheeldon
Meet the new leaders of the MN Daily newsroom: Tyler Church and Isabella Morden Wheeldon
Opinion
Editorial Cartoon: Celebrate the Fourth of July ethically
Editorial Cartoon: Celebrate the Fourth of July ethically
Let’s protect what we have left of the environment and its beauty by using alternatives to fireworks.
by Nhiache Xiong
Published July 2, 2026
All students should be able to pursue their academic goals, no matter the concentration.
Opinion: Gender studies are essential to higher education
by Callie Burch
Published June 26, 2026
Editorial Cartoon: We won’t be satisfied by doing nothing about data centers
Editorial Cartoon: We won’t be satisfied by doing nothing about data centers
by Nhiache Xiong
Published June 25, 2026
Four years of defensive war take a toll on a nation.
Opinion: Aid for Ukraine is still essential four years later
by Matthew Jegers
Published June 19, 2026
Stop glaring at your barista for forgetting cold foam
Opinion: We need to start treating customer service workers better
by Callie Burch
Published June 19, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
Archival photography, paper movies and Mike Hazard's Media Mike's Mask Museum: An Alphabet of Lost & Found Faces from Oct. 31, 1990, sit on display at the Elmer L. Andersen Library in Minneapolis on June 30.
UMN’s Elmer L. Anderson opens exhibit dedicated to local artist Media Mike
Everything Is a Love Story: The library celebrates Media Mike's 50-year multimedia legacy defined by community, passion and radical empathy.
by Alex Elbaz
Published July 5, 2026
The storefront of Ramadan's Egyptian Coffee House is illuminated at night on June 26, 2026, in Minneapolis.
A taste of Egypt: Welcome to Ramadan’s Egyptian Coffee House
by Alex Elbaz
Published July 4, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves mascot Crunch rides on a truck during the annual Loring Park Pride Parade on June 29 in Minneapolis.
Twin Cities Pride Festival: a celebration of community and love
by Ava Gilhoi
Published July 3, 2026
Shakespeare in the Park is a free play reenacting experience on tour around different suburbs of the Twin Cities. In Anoka, Minn. on June 25, 2026.
Shakespeare in the park, all for free
by Ava Gilhoi
Published June 29, 2026
Festival attendees engage in activities along West River Parkway next to the historic Stone Arch Bridge on June 20.
Stone Arch Bridge Festival 2026: Bridging Perspectives Across Historic Waters
by Alex Elbaz
Published June 24, 2026
Sports
The Gophers men's basketball team upsets Michigan State with a 76-73 victory on February 4, 2026.
Roster continuity gives Gopher men’s basketball a head start under Medved
The Gophers entered the offseason with a familiar system and a chance to keep building under second-year head coach Niko Medved.
by Regan Guirguis
Published July 3, 2026
Finnish defender Nelli Laitinen makes history as the first-ever draft pick for Hamilton. June 17, 2026. | Credit: PWHL, Heather Pollock
PWHL Hamilton begins franchise history with Gopher defender Nelli Laitinen
by Samantha Roering
Published June 29, 2026
The Gophers swept the Badgers back in January, winning 4-1 on January 30th and 8-4 on January 31st.
What to know as Gopher men’s hockey looks to a new era
by Regan Guirguis
Published June 29, 2026
Head Coach PJ Fleck running onto the field with the Golden Gophers for the final time of the 2025 season on Nov. 29, 2025.
Crystal Ball: How Minnesota football could finish in 2026
by Regan Guirguis
Published June 23, 2026
Former Gopher forward Abbey Murphy smiles on stage after being drafted with the second overall pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft. | Photo courtesy of the Professional Women's Hockey League
Abbey Murphy selected No. 2 in Professional Women’s Hockey League Draft
by Samantha Roering
Published June 23, 2026

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