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The Minnesota Daily

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The Minnesota Daily

Gov. Mark Dayton speaks about the state's recent budget forecast Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 at the Capitol. Dayton proposed that money from a lower projected deficit "be returned back to taxpayers and additional tax reductions."

Budget forecast gets better

by Jessica Lee
Published February 4, 2013
Despite a better outlook, the U isn’t slowing down in its fight for funding.
Minnesota forward Micaëlla Riché rushes for the ball while Minnesota guard Shayne Mullaney covers Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at Williams Arena. The Gophers defeated the Wolverines 82-67.

Rematch with Huskers follows same losing script

by Samuel Gordon
Published February 4, 2013
The Gophers have lost five of their last six games despite stellar play from sophomore Rachel Banham.
Assistant manager Rex Vogen, left, and employee Chris Buchel of Espresso Royal prepare drinks Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, in Dinkytown. Vogen says he thinks that a raise in minimum wage would be a good thing because minimum wage needs to be livable. "If people can't make ends meet realistically [with the current minimum wage], then it's not working," Vogen said.

DFLers push for higher minimum wage

by Jessica Lee
Published February 4, 2013
The state raised the minimum wage to $6.15 in 2005, but most businesses pay the federal level of $7.25.
Minnesota forward Amanda Kessel takes the puck against Minnesota Duluth on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Ridder Arena.

Gophers clinch fastest-ever WCHA title

by Megan Ryan
Published February 4, 2013
Goalie Noora Räty also set an NCAA wins record as the Gophers swept Minnesota-Duluth.

Super Bowl fans get into the game

by Marion Renault
Published February 3, 2013

This year, viewers can take the annual Super Bowl game into their own hands — well, at least the commercials between its plays. Advertisers are devising new ways for viewers to interact with their...

The best super bowl drinking game: XLVII

by Lucy Nieboer
Published February 3, 2013

Football isn't your thing. Believe me, I get it. Don't worry, there are plenty of ways to keep yourself occupied during a long game. May I present the best game within a game XLVII: 1. Drink any...

Super bowl QUIZ: What’s your chip personality?

by Lucy Nieboer
Published February 3, 2013

Figuring out the perfect chip to bring to your friend's super bowl party can be a challenge. With so many different varieties out there, it's easy to get lost in a crispy sea. Take this quiz to...

Days before Obama’s Minneapolis visit, gun pic makes headlines

by Jessica Lee
Published February 2, 2013

Days before President Barack Obama sets off for Minneapolis to advocate against gun violence, the White House released a photo of him shooting a rifle. After the Obama stated in an interview that...

Follow Up: The “Reefer’s” well-rolled

by Joe Kellen
Published February 2, 2013

The New Century Theatre was lit ablaze by more “reefer sticks” then you could shake a Bic at last night.Crappy jokes aside, Minneapolis Musical Theatre’s inaugural production at the...

Wolverines Threatened By Climate Change

by Meritte Dahl
Published February 2, 2013

Wolverines could soon be added to the list of endangered species, according to the New York Times. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today a proposal to protect for wolverine in the lower 48...

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