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Cunningham announced Gade’s approval in a system-wide email Nov. 14. Courtesy of Andria Waclawski

UMN hires new VP of Communications

by Olivia Hines
Published November 18, 2024

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents unanimously approved the appointment of the new Vice President of Communications at a special meeting Nov. 15.President Rebecca Cunningham announced Chris...

Michael Harrison (left) and David Douglass speaking to community members. ELEFA was chosen as MPD’s evaluator in Feb. 2024.

Minneapolis independent evaluator has spoken — next steps for MPD

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 18, 2024

The independent evaluators overseeing and coaching policing in Minneapolis held their first public engagement sessions on Wednesday and Thursday about what they have and will do. Effective Law Enforcement...

Women who run for office pave the way.

Opinion: A woman’s place is in the White House

by Wren Warne-Jacobsen
Published November 18, 2024

Had Vice President Kamala Harris won the presidential election, she would have entered office 105 years after women won the right to vote. Alas, the journey from the ballot box to the oval office continues. Twice...

Senior forward Abbey Murphy leads the team in goals and is on a six-game point streak.

Gophers women’s hockey tallies six-game winning streak

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 18, 2024

The Gophers women’s hockey team won its sixth consecutive game on Saturday after completing a series sweep on the road against the No. 4 Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs.Minnesota claimed the series' first...

The concert also featured performances from the drumline and color guard.

Marching band indoor concert returns for 63rd annual concert

by Avery Vrieze
Published November 18, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s 320-member marching band returned to Northrop Auditorium for its 63rd annual indoor marching band concert.The band kicked off a full weekend of performances on Friday,...

 Despite intermittent mainstream presence, Tinashe has proven she’s never really needed it.

Tinashe shows Minneapolis she’s more than a trend

by Sommer Wagen
Published November 18, 2024

Fans of recurring R&B standout Tinashe flooded the Fillmore in downtown Minneapolis Thursday night, ready and willing to match her freak.The 31-year-old owned the stage even before she walked out,...

The closures are part of an effort to address a $1.5 million funding gap.

Ice rinks at Powderhorn Park, Webber Park may stay closed this winter

by Ainsley Brown
Published November 18, 2024

The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) announced ice rinks at Powderhorn Park and Webber Park will remain closed this winter due to budget and climate change concerns.The closures originally...

Over 100 students, faculty, alumni and community members attended the event.

A galaxy in Ojibwe — Star Wars premiere bridges pop culture and Indigenous heritage

by Ahmed Hassan
Published November 18, 2024

The University of Minnesota Institute of Linguistics and Department of American Indian Studies hosted Anangong Migaading: Star Wars a New Hope Ojibwe Thursday to connect pop culture with Indigenous traditions.The...

Unwrapping the frenzy of Black Friday

Unwrapping the frenzy of Black Friday

by Alex Lassiter
Published November 15, 2024

ALEX LASSITER: Hello, lovely people! It’s Alex Lassiter with the Minnesota Daily, and you’re listening to In The Know, a podcast dedicated to the University of Minnesota.As we get closer to...

Gopher sports face ups and downs on home turf

Gopher sports face ups and downs on home turf

by Alex Karwowski, Ceci Heinen, and Ahmed Hassan
Published November 14, 2024

ALEX KARWOWSKI: Hello, hello, and welcome back to The Gold Standard. I'm Alex Karwowski, your Minnesota Daily sports editor. And I'm joined here today with campus activities reporter, Ahmed, and the...

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