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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Minneapolis is the second U.S. city to receive the designation, joining Houston, which earned the first designation in Aug. 2023.

Minneapolis declared Child Friendly City, solidifies future of centering youth

by Grace Aigner
Published March 12, 2024
A years-long effort of city government, non-profit organizations and local youth advocacy groups, the UNICEF designation has been a long time coming, according to youth activists.
In the wake of the streaming era, the quality of small-screen content has declined.

Opinion: TV sucks now

by Michael Fraley
Published March 12, 2024
And it’s not entirely subjective.
Maria Heinzen, currently studying abroad in London, gazes at a sculpture located at the British Museum.

Internships abroad enrich student experience

by Avery Vrieze
Published March 11, 2024
At a university where studying abroad is common, an internship adds a unique angle to the experience.
Analyzing the market of resold, secondhand clothing.

Opinion: Secondhand resellers lack sustainability practices

by Abiha Kashif
Published March 11, 2024
Thrift stores are not affordable for people who need them.
The program has grown each year since its founding in 2021.

UMN Sexual Assault Prevention Advocates begin recruiting efforts

by Georgia Jensen
Published March 11, 2024
The program aims to educate fraternity and sorority members about sexual assault resources on campus as well as their efforts to minimize sexual assault on campus.
A UMPD police officer on Northrop Mall on Feb. 1, 2024. Though UMPD would like to do more, Clark said its staff is already “stretched pretty thin.”

Department of Public Safety gives spring campus safety update

by Georgia Jensen
Published March 10, 2024
At the Board of Regents meeting, UMPD Chief Matt Clark spoke on 2023 crime statistics, on- and off-campus safety and 2024 initiatives.
The Gophers still have the opportunity to play in the postseason.

Gophers women’s basketball defeats Rutgers, loses to Michigan in Big Ten Tournament

by Alex Karwowski
Published March 10, 2024
The Gophers women’s basketball team earned their first tournament victory in four years.
Dr. Rebecca Cunningham at a press conference following a Board of Regents meeting announcing her selection. The regents discussed Friday climate action during the Meeting on March 7 and heard from a student group that requested to speak.

Regents review Cunningham’s contract, provide update on campus safety

by Alex Lassiter
Published March 10, 2024
During their March meeting, the regents also heard from their student representatives about on-campus student issues.
A student lounges on a chair in the open area by Wiley and Blegen halls.

UMN criminal justice programs vary by campus

by Logan Anderson and Samantha Siedow
Published March 9, 2024
The UMN Sociology of Law, Criminology and Justice Department teaches crime and justice with a sociological approach, while other campuses offer more traditional courses.
Despite threats from Uber and Lyft to leave Minneapolis if the ordinance passes, the city council is in favor of guaranteeing rideshare drivers’ wages match the city’s minimum wage.

City Council approves rideshare drivers minimum wage equivalent

by Grace Aigner
Published March 8, 2024
In a 9-4 vote, the city council passed the motion, supporting guaranteed per-mile and per-minute compensation for Uber and Lyft drivers.

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