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The Killers play at First Ave on July 13, 2023.

The Killers size down for iconic, highly-anticipated performance at First Ave

by Sarah Horner
Published July 23, 2023

When The Killers announced they would perform a show at First Avenue the night before playing at TC Summer Fest, fans understandably went wild. Tickets that went on sale less than a week before the July...

Fireworks explode in the air at the Aquatennial fireworks show on July 22, 2023.

Minneapolis celebrates Aquatennial with fireworks after rowdy Fourth of July

by Gustav DeMars
Published July 23, 2023
The Stone Arch Bridge closed again, this time to serve as a launch pad for Saturday’s Aquatennial fireworks show.
Episode 122: Celebrating local businesses at Minneapolis’ Aquatennial

Episode 122: Celebrating local businesses at Minneapolis’ Aquatennial

by Kindra Peterson
Published July 23, 2023

KINDRA PETERSON: Hello everyone, and welcome to In The Know - the podcast covering the latest events and news at the University of Minnesota. I’m your host, Kindra Peterson.  This past week,...

The current exterior of Morrill Hall on the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus on Friday, July 3, 2020.

Mergendahl: The University as a neighbor

by Cal Mergendahl
Published July 21, 2023
Administration and students alike can do much more to build relationships with surrounding communities.
Friends and family of UMNSVP members were given an opportunity to get a closer look at Gaia after her July 15 unveiling.

UMN Solar Vehicle Project reveals new solar car, “Gaia”

by Alex Lassiter
Published July 20, 2023
UMNSVP revealed the 15th-generation car to the public in an unveiling ceremony on Saturday.
Minneapolis City Hall on March 26, 2023.

Drag performance and culture protected under new Minneapolis resolution

by Jack O'Connor
Published July 20, 2023
In response to anti-drag laws across the United States, the Minneapolis City Council approved a resolution enshrining all drag performances and culture as free speech.
The Supreme Court decided a case that disadvantaged the Navajo Nations right to water. The decision will affect us all.

Molina Acosta: Supreme Court sets stage for climate change strain

by Paula Molina Acosta
Published July 20, 2023
The Supreme Court ruling against the Navajo Nation is a worrying sign of the climate change battles to come.
Lake Bde Maka Ska, pictured here, has lots of options for recreation, from sailing and windsurfing to picnic tables and beaches.

Five lakes near the Twin Cities to visit this summer

by Max Mueller
Published July 20, 2023
Discover some of the best lakes near the UMN campus.
House shows can bring different bands together in the same space.

House show in Como provides close-knit live performances

by Max Mueller
Published July 20, 2023
Why Not, Creeping Charlie, and Diet Lite rock the Chop Shop in Minneapolis.
Western beauty styles have shaped how people perceive themselves. And its having effects on permanent appearances.

Fareed: The cosmetic surgery conundrum

by Mubina Fareed
Published July 19, 2023
Unveiling the influence of Western beauty ideals and cosmetic surgery.

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