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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

The Gophers finished with a 5-13 record in the Big Ten last season.

Gophers women’s basketball eyes NCAA tournament

by Andrew Cornelius
Published July 2, 2024

The foundational players of the Gopher women’s basketball team will return next season as they hope to earn their first NCAA tournament berth since 2018. Mara Braun, Mallory Heyer and former Minnesota...

Suni Lee’s 14.875 score on the bars on Sunday night was the highest overall at the Olympic Trials.

Quitting was never an option for Suni Lee in 2024 Olympic journey

by Alex Karwowski
Published July 2, 2024

Sentiments surged for St. Paul’s Suni Lee as she carried a bouquet of mixed white and blue flowers onto the competition floor where her teammate Jordan Chiles brushed away Lee’s tears with her USA-themed...

Minneapolis’ environment and transportation services strive to increase community engagement.

Minneapolis ranked 18th happiest city in the world

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published July 2, 2024

Minneapolis was named the 18th happiest city in the world, the only U.S. city ranked “Gold” by the Institute for Quality of Life. The ranking considers a city’s governance, environment, economy,...

Orientation leaders have detailed schedules to ensure incoming students know the ins and outs of campus while also saving time for community building. Courtesy of UMN Orientation and Transition Services.

UMN orientation leaders instill community in incoming students

by Georgia Jensen
Published July 2, 2024

Though University of Minnesota students are largely absent from campus during the summer months, summer orientation sessions welcome future gophers to campus in full force. Tasked with welcoming new...

The parade started on SE Main Street and made its way through the northeast neighborhood.

Dogs show off their best costumes at the 2024 Northeast Dog Parade

by Ainsley Brown
Published July 2, 2024

The annual Twin Cities Pride Parade was not the only parade in Minneapolis last weekend. Over 75 people and their dogs participated and dressed in costumes for the 2024 Northeast Dog Parade on Friday. The...

The freeway between Minneapolis and St. Paul has been criticized since the 1960s.

New pathways open up for the future of I-94

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published July 2, 2024

Alongside the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), local organizations Our Streets and ReConnect Rondo aim to create new alternatives to Interstate 94 that benefit the residents of Minneapolis...

(From left to right) Mamé 007, Wari 007, Yoni Light and Don T., members of the Minneapolis ballroom collective Vogue Down, encourage two audience members battling in the performance category as part of their showcase on Friday, June 28.

Having a ball with Vogue Down MPLS

by Sommer Wagen
Published July 2, 2024

Vogue Down, a Minneapolis ballroom collective, brought face, body and undeniable energy to its first-ever showcase at the Coffman Union Great Hall Friday.The seven-member collective channeled education...

The Metro F Line will provide new transit to the cities.

Metro F Line construction pushed to 2028

by Katrina Bailey
Published July 2, 2024

The Metro F Line construction, planned to run from downtown Minneapolis to Blaine Transit Center, has been delayed by three years with no set opening date. Metro Transit Spokesperson Drew Kerr said...

University students say the approved increase in tuition is causing stress and anxiety.

UMN students react to approved tuition increase

by Sophie Eydis
Published July 1, 2024

University of Minnesota students will see tuition costs increase up to 5.5% next year after the Board of Regents approved the annual budget at their meeting on June 13.  At the Twin Cities campus,...

Simone Biles, 27, became the oldest U.S. female gymnast on Sunday.

US women’s gymnastics begins “redemption tour” in Minneapolis.

by Champ Howard
Published July 1, 2024

After two days and eight rotations, the United States Olympic women’s artistic gymnastics team was announced at the Target Center Sunday night.Headlining the team is Simone Biles, who earned her...

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