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More than 50 years after the occupation, it remains important on campus. Courtesy of the University of Minnesota Archives.
Repeating History: the 1969 Morrill Hall occupation
The 1969 occupation of Morrill Hall directly led to the creation of the African American and African Studies department.
by Mady Leick
Published November 26, 2024
City
Martin has been the chair of the Minnesota DFL party since 2011. Courtesy of MN DFL website.
Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin begins campaign for national party leadership
by Alexandra DeYoe
Published December 1, 2024
The families of police violence call Ellison to look at their cases.
Activists, families of police violence call on Ellison to act
by Maya Bell
Published November 27, 2024
Alternatives to raking leaves are relocating, mowing, or leaving them.
Raking leaves is a no-go, wildlife experts say
by Katrina Bailey
Published November 27, 2024
A lead service line replacement is done on Tuesday in the Hawthorne Neighborhood in Minneapolis. Courtesy of Matthew Croaston of City of Minneapolis.
Minneapolis begins 10-year work of replacing lead service lines
by Katrina Bailey
Published November 27, 2024
Some trees were recovered and replanted, others were found in the Mississippi River.
Sixty trees uprooted, destroyed along the Mississippi River in St. Paul
by Ainsley Brown
Published November 27, 2024
A survey was sent out earlier in the year for people to complete.
Minneapolis’ music census results have arrived on the scene
by Katrina Bailey
Published November 26, 2024
Administration
Researcher Gage Rowden prepares samples for testing in a lab. Courtesy Thomas and Tonya Seiler, The Minnesota Center for Prion Research & Outreach.
MNPRO receives nearly $500,000 to continue chronic wasting disease research
by Mady Leick
Published December 1, 2024
The petition urges health care workers to acknowledge the conflict in Palestine to better care for all patients.
Petition encourages health care workers to advocate for Palestine
by Rachel Hoppe
Published November 27, 2024
The land surrounding the Boundary Waters is rich with copper, making it attractive to miners.
Trump’s presidency raises concerns over Boundary Waters protections
by Rachel Hoppe
Published November 27, 2024
Speakers from many different organizations advocated on behalf of their groups outside Amy Klobuchar’s office.
Activists gather to protest abortion rights in Minnesota
by Tyler Church
Published November 26, 2024
More than 50 years after the occupation, it remains important on campus. Courtesy of the University of Minnesota Archives.
Repeating History: the 1969 Morrill Hall occupation
by Mady Leick
Published November 26, 2024
Nutritious U serves about 1,800 students every month.
Nutritious U Food Pantry provides students with easy access to healthy food
by Rachel Hoppe
Published November 24, 2024
Activities
The event showcased Oman’s heritage and rich spirit featuring Omani cuisine, traditional music and cultural displays.
Omani Student Union showcases culture, history, unity
by Ahmed Hassan
Published December 1, 2024
Barnhart started crocheting in 2022. Courtesy of Corin Crochets.
UMN student creates innovative crochet items
by Sophie Eydis
Published December 1, 2024
UMN and Graduate Labor Union reach tentative contract
UMN and Graduate Labor Union reach tentative contract
by Avery Vrieze
Published December 1, 2024
Many students enjoy Lime scooters despite their risks.
Lime scooters bring convenience, safety concerns to campus
by Sophie Eydis
Published December 1, 2024
Give to the Max Day is a yearly fundraiser for UMN and Minnesota. Courtesy of UMN Foundation.
2024 Give to the Max Day raises money for UMN
by Hayden Lessiter
Published December 1, 2024
This year’s fall focus was on bones.
Mini Medical School marks 25 years of teaching health to the public
by Avery Vrieze
Published December 1, 2024
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Opinion
Our impulse to self-categorize is not wrong.
Opinion: We’re looking for ourselves in all the wrong places
Diving into personality and learning style tests.
by Vivian Wilson
Published December 1, 2024
Trump’s cabinet and staff picks shouldn’t come as a surprise.
Opinion: A cabinet of chaos
by Wren Warne-Jacobsen
Published December 1, 2024
With unpasteurized milk and fluoride-free water prevailing, this turkey-centric season has become truly American.
Satire: I’m thankful for Trump, liberty and justice for all
by Leo Huppke
Published November 27, 2024
Students weigh in on why community is important, especially in winter and the wake of the election.
Opinion: We need each other now more than ever
by Riley Stern
Published November 27, 2024
Op-Ed: Why is the Minnesota Daily promoting Crisis Pregnancy Centers?
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Published November 26, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
“What Are We?” is just the kind of fresh creativity and interactivity Hive owners Eric Morris and Laura Rudolph Morris want to host. Courtesy of P&D Photography.
‘What Are We?’: a cozy, comedically cathartic cabaret
Hosted by The Hive Collaborative in Hamline-Midway, the production by Weird In Public Productions set the tragic comedy of the situationship to song and ceaseless laughter.
by Sommer Wagen
Published December 1, 2024
The album features a number of West Coast rappers.
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ is a musical scavenger hunt
by Alexis Letang
Published November 25, 2024
From playing together on the porch outside their guitarist’s house to a sold out crowd at local venue 7th St Entry, porch light has begun their climb in the Minneapolis music scene.
Local band porch light sells out 7th St. Entry
by Sophia Arndt
Published November 24, 2024
Visitors were able to purchase paintings right off the walls at this yearly fundraiser.
MCAD art sale connects students with buyers
by Gabriel Brito
Published November 24, 2024
Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba was the most authentic part of the otherwise glaringly artificial film.
‘Wicked’ is nothing we haven’t seen before
by Sommer Wagen
Published November 24, 2024
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Sports
The Gophers evened up the Border Battle rivalry series at 63-63-8 with their third win in the last four seasons.
Gophers football cut Badgers out of bowl eligibility
Minnesota moved to a 7-5 overall record on Friday and snapped rival Wisconsin’s 22-year bowl game streak.
by Andrew Cornelius
Published December 1, 2024
Lindsay Whalen spent four seasons as head coach for the Gophers women’s basketball team.
Lindsay Whalen to join Minnesota Lynx as assistant coach
by Alex Karwowski
Published December 1, 2024
The Gophers were seventh in scoring in the last Big Ten season.
Despite lackluster offense, Gophers men’s basketball moves to 5-1
by Champ Howard
Published November 27, 2024
Khyah Harper’s 17 goals were 11 more than her past three seasons.
Historic season concludes for Gophers soccer
by Champ Howard
Published November 27, 2024
The Gophers lost to Wisconsin at Huntington Bank Stadium 28-14 last year, but Daniel Jackson showed out with 121 yards and a touchdown.
Gophers football can end Badgers bowl streak Friday
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Published November 27, 2024
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President Donald Trump addresses the crowd at a rally held in the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019.
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The Heisman award sits on display in Gibson/Nagurski Football Practice Facility on July 26, 2017. Halfback Bruce Smith won the award in 1941.
Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, with organizers citing NIL rule changes
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Under the legislation, ByteDance has nine months to sell TikTok.
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