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Ann Waltner is a UMN history professor who specializes in Chinese history.
Ann Waltner named interim dean for CLA
by Madison Roth
Published May 30, 2023
Waltner is a professor in the history department and will take over as dean for the College of Liberal Arts on July 3.
Minnesota joins 22 other states in legalizing recreational cannabis use when Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill on Tuesday.
Minnesota legalizes recreational marijuana for adults 21-years or older
by Devlin Epding
Published May 30, 2023
Possession changes effectively take place August 1.
Cal Mergendahl spoke out against new UMN leadership, proposed cuts and other topics Friday.
UMN regents discuss tuition and MPact 2025; AFSCME protestors interrupt meeting
by Olivia Hines
Published May 15, 2023
On Thursday and Friday, Board of Regents reviewed updates on tuition pricing strategies, MPact 2025 and PRISMH, AFSCME protesters rallied outside.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents met on Friday, Feb. 10 at the McNamara Alumni Center.
Jeffrey Ettinger selected as interim UMN president
by Henry Hagen and Olivia Hines
Published May 8, 2023
At a special meeting on Monday, the University Board of Regents choose an interim president out of the four finalists.
UMN initiatives could improve relationships with Indigenous groups
UMN initiatives could improve relationships with Indigenous groups
by Ainsley Brown
Published May 3, 2023
The proposal to return land at the Cloquet Forestry Center and the findings of the TRUTH project could lead to stronger relations between the University and Minnesota and Minnesota’s Tribal Nations.
The University of Minnesota Police Department was authorized last year to hire 16 more police officers.
UMN hires more officers as long-term approach to handling crime
by Olivia Hines
Published May 3, 2023
The University of Minnesota has the highest ratio of students to officers of any Big Ten school, as of 2021.
UMN students respond to light rail safety
Published May 3, 2023
As crime increases on the Metro Transit Light Rail system, University of Minnesota students discuss safety measures on public transit.
2023 Minnesota legislative session roundup
Published May 3, 2023
The Minnesota Daily provides an overview of what has happened and what will happen in the final stretch of the 2023 legislative session.
Changes to MPD spark hope in officials and doubt in activists
Published May 3, 2023
MPD, the City Council and the mayor say changes to MPD policies will improve police accountability and trust. While activists praise changes to police procedures, they say police accountability is still severely lacking.
UMN parents, students discuss summer campus safety
Published May 3, 2023
After an uptick in crime near campus in summer 2022, students and parents discuss their thoughts on what the University of Minnesota has done and should do this summer.
UMN to initiate Master’s of Data Science program
Published May 3, 2023
The University of Minnesota’s Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science developed a new master’s program after perceiving a need for workforce specialization.
Minn. moves forward with conversion therapy ban
Published May 3, 2023
After failing in previous sessions, the bill aiming to protect LGBTQ+ children and vulnerable adults in the state passed the state Senate on April 21.
Future of MPD’s Third Precinct remains uncertain
Published May 3, 2023
City officials will analyze present reports to Frey and the Minneapolis City Council in May to determine whether to repair the existing building or move the police station to a nearby site.
EPA begins work on Southeast Como Superfund site
Published May 3, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will begin surveying Southeast Como’s Superfund industrial sites in late summer to mitigate impacts of pollution.
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11:46 a.m. Renee Rademacher works on homework at Regis Center for Art West.
2023 Day in the Life: April 27
Published May 2, 2023
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel. Photo courtesy of Eric Miller.
Gabel’s UMN legacy
Published May 1, 2023
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Review: ‘Beau is Afraid’ will linger in the back of your mind
Review: ‘Beau is Afraid’ will linger in the back of your mind
by Joshua Badroos
Published May 2, 2023
Ari Aster’s newest feature film hits theaters.
The theater company read the play at Waldmann Brewery in St. Paul.
UMN alum-founded theater company reads original play
by Cole Bursch
Published May 1, 2023
St. Paul’s Bad Mouth Theatre Company read “Nebraska,” a stirring play about a troubled Midwestern family, on April 24.
8 events to keep you busy this May
8 events to keep you busy this May
by Cole Bursch
Published May 1, 2023
The A&E May events calendar shows the best live music, comedy and art in the Twin Cities this upcoming month.
Much of Tetsuya Yamada’s work examines the natural world, human nature and the connection between the two. Photo courtesy of Yamada.
3 UMN faculty awarded with Guggenheim Fellowships
by Maddie Robinson
Published May 1, 2023
Tetsuya Yamada, Pao Houa Her and Kao Kalia Yang earned the prestigious honor in early April.
Vietnamese coffee ice cream. Photo courtesy of Bebe Zito.
Ranked: 5 ice cream spots near UMN
by Joshua Badroos
Published April 28, 2023
With warmer weather ahead, it’s time for frozen treats.
Logan Cooley during the Gophers game against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, March 18 in the Big Ten Tournament Championship. Photo courtesy of Gopher Athletics
Top three NHL draft pick, Logan Cooley, will return to the Gophers for sophomore season
Published May 20, 2023
As a freshman, he led the Gophers in every single offensive metric and is ready to complete some unfinished business, specifically winning a national championship.
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Opinion: UMN School of Public Health must implement permanent course on LGBTQ+ health 
Opinion: UMN School of Public Health must implement permanent course on LGBTQ+ health 
by Courtney Sarkin
Published May 26, 2023
There are few classes in SPH that focus on these communities.
Opinion: Coach John Anderson needs to go
Opinion: Coach John Anderson needs to go
by Marshall H. Tanick
Published May 26, 2023
Baseball coach John Anderson has been coach since 1982
Opinion: How to spot environmental justice
Opinion: How to spot environmental justice
by Katia Soudakova
Published May 10, 2023
Impacts of climate change and adverse environmental incidents affect people of color at higher rates.
Opinion: Toxic Spotlight: Cadmium
Opinion: Toxic Spotlight: Cadmium
by Dominik Dabrowski
Published May 9, 2023
It's important to know about this "serious," carcinogenic chemical.
Opinion: Boynton Health abdicates their mission by dropping COVID-19 safety measures
Opinion: Boynton Health abdicates their mission by dropping COVID-19 safety measures
by Julia Brokaw
Published May 9, 2023
PhD candidate writes about dropping COVID-19 safety measures for on-campus medical centers.
A look back on 10 years of same-sex marriage in Minnesota
A look back on 10 years of same-sex marriage in Minnesota
A decade after the state’s first LGBTQ+ wedding was legalized, communities look toward the future.
by Devlin Epding
Published May 2, 2023
A decade after the state’s first LGBTQ+ wedding was legalized, communities look toward the future.
The Minnesota State Capitol Building on Saturday, Jan. 28.
Legislature elects UMN regents
Published May 2, 2023
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