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The Minnesota Daily

‘Paint the Bridge’ tradition to continue this fall

by Cali Owings
Published July 6, 2012
Student Unions and Activities announced today that student groups and University departments will be able to paint all of the panels on the Washington Avenue Bridge.

Mermaids declared not real by US government

by Nickalas Tabbert
Published July 5, 2012

Mermaids are officially not a part of our world, according to the government. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration took the unusual step by making a public declaration that half-human, half-fish...

Pilot error, faulty equipment likely led to 2009 Air France crash

by Nickalas Tabbert
Published July 5, 2012

French investigators Thursday said a lack of pilot training and faulty equipment led to the Air France crash that killed 228 people. Investigators from the Bureau d'Enquetes et d'Analyses,...

Japandroids perform Tuesday at the 7th Street Entry.

Review: Japandroids at the 7th Street Entry

by Tony
Published July 4, 2012
The Canadian rock duo finished off their tour with a blistering performance at the 7th St. Entry.

US to Iran: Don’t close the Strait of Hormuz

by Nickalas Tabbert
Published July 3, 2012

The United States has moved significant military reinforcements into the Persian Gulf to discourage the Iranian military from shutting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the New York Times. U.S. forces...

Daily Digest London: 24 days remain

by Jeff Hargarten
Published July 3, 2012

About 24 days remain before the Olympic Games begin and many foreign students leave London. Arcadia University and similar programs are set to finish by July 27 and the opening ceremonies. Part of the...

Angella Hanson and her son Douglas sip tea and nibble pastries on Thursday at Lady Elegant's Tea Room & Gift Shoppe in Milton Sq. Hanson brought her son to the tea room to celebrate his ninth birthday.

Milton Square: an ‘unfound treasure’ in St. Paul

by Callie Sacarelos
Published July 3, 2012
The century-old building is located a couple blocks from St. Paul campus.
CJ Smith (cq/gophersports) swims during practice June 22 at the University Aquatic Center. Smith placed 13th in the 1500-meter freestyle Sunday at the U.S. Olympic trials and missed the final by five places.

Swimmers’ Olympic run ends with surprising disappointment

by Megan Ryan
Published July 3, 2012
None of the Gophers’ 32 swimmers made the U.S. Olympic team, but several earned top-15 finishes.

Friesen to tryout for Gophers football in 2013

by Andrew Krammer
Published July 3, 2012

Hunter Friesen and Philip Nelson are hoping to carry their success from the high school football field to the synthetic turf of TCF Bank Stadium. Friesen, a top receiving target for Nelson at Mankato West...

Finding a new Gophers culture

by Derek Olson
Published July 3, 2012
The University needs to create an engaging Big Ten football culture.

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