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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Brooklyn Center is still reeling from the police killing of Daunte Wright. On the fifth day of unrest outside the police department, protesters latched umbrellas and tarp to the barricade surrounding the building.

Police tactics change on fifth night of Brooklyn Center unrest

by Lydia Morrell
Published April 17, 2021
University-area Council members joined a resolution opposing the use of “less-lethal” weapons against protesters.
The Minnesota State Capitol on Nov. 18, 2018.

Controversial MN Supreme Court ruling fuels legislative change to protect sexual assault survivors

by Samantha Woodward, City Reporter
Published April 17, 2021
Following a ruling that determined victims cannot be considered “mentally incapacitated” if they used substances voluntarily, the Minnesota Legislature works to pass a bill to close the intoxication loophole.
The Gophers huddle to celebrate defeating Oral Roberts three sets to none at the Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019.

Gophers volleyball wins first match of NCAA tournament

by Brendan O'Brien
Published April 16, 2021
In a competitive match, Minnesota took down Georgia Tech in straight sets and will now advance to the Regional Semifinals.
Shane Wiskus poses for a portrait in Cooke Hall on Friday, April 30, 2019.

Gophers men’s gymnastics star Shane Wiskus wins the Nissen-Emery Award

by Michael Lyne
Published April 16, 2021
Wiskus is the fifth Gopher to win the Nissen-Emery and the first Gopher since 2015 when Ellis Mannon received the award.
Co-owner Kelvin Kuria pets Suki, the store pup, at Water Wave TV on Friday, April 2. In addition to the vintage shop that opened last November, Water Wave TV also has a podcast and recording studio.

‘Ride the wave or drown in it’ at Water Wave TV

by Jarrett George-Ballard, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published April 16, 2021
What started out as an idea in college has transformed into a local arts phenomenon.
Sophomore Angus Flanagan plays during the Gopher Invitational on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018.

Gophers’ Angus Flanagan to play in 2021 Walker Cup

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published April 16, 2021
Flanagan is officially on the 10-man roster after previously being a part of the 15-player prospect pool in December.
Hamline University student Nikki Ngamne poses for a portrait on Wednesday, April 14. Ngamne recently released her first book, "NOTE2 U."

Nikki Ngamne’s first book “NOTE2 U” amplifies the importance of mental health, self-love and manifestation

by Grace Davis, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published April 16, 2021
When 20-year-old Nikki Ngamne found herself in a rut she wrote her feelings in the notes section of her phone for solace, and now she’s turned those notes into her first book “NOTE2 U.”
The new "Why Canoes?" exhibit located in the Northrop gallery on Tuesday, April 13. The exhibit was curated by University of Minnesota graduate student Jacob Bernier, American Indian Studies professor Dr. Vicente Diaz and former University student Chrissy Goodwin.

Graduate student curates Northrop exhibit highlighting Indigenous canoeing communities

by Frankie Carlson
Published April 16, 2021
Heritage Studies and Public History graduate student Jacob Bernier is bringing attention to the importance of Indigenous watercraft with the opening of the exhibit “Why Canoes?”
Review: Demi Lovato’s “Dancing with the Devil...The Art of Starting Over”

Review: Demi Lovato’s “Dancing with the Devil…The Art of Starting Over”

by Megan Phillips
Published April 16, 2021
Lovato’s first album release since her 2018 overdose combines emotional piano ballads with upbeat pop tracks to remind fans of her vocal power.

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