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The Minnesota Daily

Rep. Ilhan Omar (DFL), her family, supporters and even her dog met with media Tuesday night outside of the Dinkytown Target prior to the election results.

Primary results are in

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published August 9, 2022
Rep. Ilhan Omar defeated Don Samuels in a narrow race, and Walz and Jensen both won the DFL and GOP governor primaries.
Voters went to Grace University Lutheran Church, among other polling places, to cast their votes for the 2022 primary election on Tuesday.

Voters head to polls for primaries

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published August 9, 2022
Some of the top issues among voters near the University of Minnesota campus on Tuesday were reproductive rights and public safety.
BREAKING: UMN announces $15 student minimum wage increase

BREAKING: UMN announces $15 student minimum wage increase

by Olivia Stevens
Published August 3, 2022
The action follows a student staffing shortage on campus.
The Minneapolis Fire Department blocked streets off to traffic around Williams Arena and evacuated several surrounding buildings.

BREAKING: Confirmed petroleum leak, firefighters evacuate UMN buildings

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published August 2, 2022
The University sent out systemwide SAFE-U notifications regarding building evacuations following the Minneapolis Fire Department confirming a petroleum leak near University sports complexes.
Opinion: Put students first for a change

Opinion: Put students first for a change

by Arne Carlson
Published July 26, 2022
The University of Minnesota has shown itself to be more concerned with the pursuit of self-interest than student interests.
Opinion: Vote to protect abortion rights

Opinion: Vote to protect abortion rights

by Stacey Burns
Published July 24, 2022
Rep. Ilhan Omar will fight to protect reproductive rights. Omar is up for re-election this year; the Minnesota primary is on Aug. 9.
Letter to the Editor: The familiarity principle hiring issue

Letter to the Editor: The familiarity principle hiring issue

by Peter Morrell
Published July 24, 2022
Relying on internal hires for leadership roles results in missed opportunities for increased representation within University of Minnesota leadership.
Letter to the Editor: Was McMillan the exception to the rule?

Letter to the Editor: Was McMillan the exception to the rule?

by Isaiah W. Ogren
Published July 18, 2022
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved former Regent David McMillan as UMD's interim chancellor. Generally, this type of appointment is not allowed in the public service sector.
The changes come after a settlement between the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR), MPD and the city of Minneapolis was reached on March 31.

Family waiting for answers after police fatally shoot 20-year-old

by Ellie Roth
Published July 17, 2022
Officers from the Minneapolis SWAT team shot and killed Andrew Tekle Sundberg Thursday morning after a six-hour standoff. This is the second Minneapolis police shooting this year.
The Hennepin County Government Center, on Sunday, Feb. 28 during the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd.

BREAKING: Derek Chauvin sentenced to 21 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights

by Ellie Roth
Published July 7, 2022
The federal sentence will be served concurrently with a 22 ½-year sentence after Chauvin was found guilty in a state case of second- and third-degree murder, along with second-degree manslaughter.

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