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Both of the Betts’s brothers wear the number four in honor of their father.

Kadyn Betts plans to never quit fulfilling basketball dreams with the Gophers

by Champ Howard
Published August 3, 2024

Hanging on the wall of Kadyn Betts’ childhood bedroom is a San Diego State University jersey with the number four depicted on the back. The red jersey was the first thing Betts saw when he woke...

Many students said they plan to vote for current Vice President Kamala Harris in November.

UMN students react to upcoming 2024 presidential election

by Sophie Eydis
Published August 3, 2024

The upcoming 2024 presidential election sparks conversation among University of Minnesota students who plan on voting in November. With President Joe Biden dropping out of the race on July 21, Vice...

The relatively small number of female politicians often have more qualifications than their male opponents.

Desk Decision: Minnesota primaries show female politicians are consistently overqualified

by Opinions Desk
Published August 3, 2024

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this editorial do not represent the Minnesota Daily’s newsroom and are not necessarily representative of any individual on the Opinions Desk. This piece has been...

The Minneapolis Fire Department granted $2,500 to purchase over 20 glucometers.

Minneapolis approves purchase of glucometers for fire department

by Ainsley Brown
Published August 3, 2024

The Minneapolis City Council approved a resolution on July 18 to give $2,500 to the Minneapolis Fire Department to purchase approximately 28 glucometers. Glucometers, also known as glucose meters,...

Visiting ArtScraps is like walking into an “I Spy” book come to life.

Colorful St. Paul secondhand craft supply store encourages eco-conscious creativity

by Sommer Wagen
Published August 2, 2024

Tucked away on St. Clair Ave. in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood in St. Paul is the ArtScraps Creative Reuse Materials and Idea Center, a small, colorful storefront housing endless creative possibilities...

Warian received a sponsor's exemption to play in the event on July 25

Gopher alumnus Ben Warian makes professional golf debut at 3M Open

by Emmett Laurent
Published August 2, 2024

Ben Warian played in his first Professional Golf Association (PGA) event on July 25 at the 3M Open.Warian played on a sponsor's exemption, which according to the PGA, means the tournament sponsor allows...

Minnehaha Park and Falls has graffiti behind the fall, deteriorated walls and stairs, and a lack of accessibility to the falls.

Minnehaha Falls viewing areas under construction

by Katrina Bailey
Published August 2, 2024

Minnehaha Park and Falls, an important historic, cultural and recreational landmark for Minneapolis and Minnesota, will be undergoing repairs to fix aging infrastructure. The repair efforts to Minnehaha...

The primary election takes place before the general election in November.

Minnesota Primary Primer: Who is on the ballot?

by Mady Leick
Published August 2, 2024

The Minnesota Primary election will be held on Aug. 13, with seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, state legislature and school board on the ballot.The race for the 5th Congressional...

Proposed parking changes coming to areas near UMN in fall 2024

Proposed parking changes coming to areas near UMN in fall 2024

by Katrina Bailey
Published August 2, 2024

Proposed parking changes around the University of Minnesota will change time-restricted parking to metered parking and no-parking areas to time-restricted parking. Critical Parking Areas (CPAs) is...

The Amtrak Borealis departs St. Paul Union Depot for Chicago every day at 11:50 a.m.

Opinion: Amtrak’s new Borealis route is invaluable

by Jasmine Shackleford
Published August 2, 2024

On May 21, the first ever Amtrak Borealis train departed St. Paul for Chicago.With passenger rail in the United States in decline for decades prior, the opening of a new route was a historic moment....

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