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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Blanca Kirkland gives festivalgoer Rikki a forearm tattoo on Sunday, July 14 at the Twin Cities Tattoo Festival.

Tattoo artists and styles come together at Twin Cities Tattoo Festival

by Gabriel Brito
Published July 15, 2024

From Friday to Sunday, the whirring of tattoo machines filled the St. Paul RiverCentre as tattoo artists from all over the country gathered for the second annual Twin Cities Tattoo Festival. Some...

Wilkinson was awarded Division III All-American status eight times before joining Team USA.

Former Gopher Matt Wilkinson to join Team USA in Paris for Olympics

by Champ Howard
Published July 14, 2024

Matt Wilkinson’s jaw dropped when he finished second in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in late June. He raised his arms and smiled from ear to ear as he earned...

Cannabis was legalized in August 2023, with recreational cannabis sales set to start in 2025.

Cannabis has been legal in Minnesota for almost a year. What now?

by Ainsley Brown
Published July 14, 2024

In two years, cannabis use has gone from being outlawed before August 2023 to being available for sale in retail stores starting in early 2025.However, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has not...

The Alliance Française building has a cafe, library, boutique, classrooms and art gallery open to the public.

Alliance Française draws in communities to promote French culture

by Alexandra DeYoe and Mady Leick
Published July 12, 2024

With upcoming events celebrating a French national holiday, the Alliance Française strives to introduce Twin Cities residents to the French community and culture. The Alliance strives to promote...

The Gophers will take on UCLA and USC in 2024 as a part of the expanded 18-team Big Ten.

New Gopher Quarterback Max Brosmer attacks offseason with veteran players leading the way

by Andrew Cornelius
Published July 12, 2024

Gophers football is focused on developing new players within their program, starting with leaders like the team’s new quarterback Max Brosmer, among others.  Brosmer, a graduate transfer from New...

It’s time for Eminem to retire.

Review: “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)” by Eminem

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 12, 2024

Eminem has fallen flat on his face with his twelfth studio album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce),” released on Friday. Eminem has become a shell of his former self in recent years, with...

Do not compare yourself to your peers.

Opinion: Go at your own learning pace

by Isabella Caswell
Published July 10, 2024

When they pass out our graduation tassels at freshman year orientation, they also say, “We will see you back here in four years.” That is not the case for a lot of students.According to NBC,...

People cause 90% of Minnesota wildfires, according to the Minnesota DNR.

How communities can protect themselves from intense wildfires

by Ainsley Brown
Published July 10, 2024

Minnesota may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about wildfires. However, with over 17 million acres of forest in Minnesota and a rise in forest fires worldwide, efforts to educate...

The city council is set to vote on the contract on July 18.

Residents voice mixed opinions on proposed MPD contract

by Ainsley Brown
Published July 10, 2024

More than 30 Minneapolis residents gave mixed opinions on the proposed Minneapolis Police Department contract Monday, which includes a historic 21.7% pay increase over three years. A Minneapolis City...

The relationship between the legislature and University administration is over 150 years old, and it comes with unique challenges each session, former Interim President Dean Ettinger said.

FY25 Budget: What happened and where is our money going?

by Sam Hill and Bianca Caputo
Published July 10, 2024

Despite rising revenue at the University of Minnesota, the school is increasing tuition rates as funding from the state remains flat. University Budget Director Julie Tonneson said in public meetings...

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