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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Gopher head coach Richard Pitino looks down the court on Tuesday, March 5 at Williams Arena.

Gophers hoping key transfers obtain waivers to become eligible in 2020-21

by Nick Jungheim
Published June 25, 2020
Liam Robbins and Both Gach will need to receive waivers from the NCAA to play for Minnesota next season.
Dad Bod band members Callie Marino and Wilson Zellar sitting outside of their recording space on Saturday, June 20. Their EP Precursor will be released on July 10.

Q&A: Dad Bod lead singer and guitarist on upcoming EP “Precursor”

by Meg Bishop
Published June 25, 2020
Dad Bod talks about changing plans, food and most importantly its upcoming EP release, “Precursor,” set to debut July 10.

Propsect Park sees surge in violent crime amid decreases in surrounding neighborhoods

by Brooke Sheehy
Published June 24, 2020
This time last year, the neighborhood saw zero violent crimes
Letter to the Editor: What We Mean By Defund UMPD: Investing in Prevention, Not Punishment

Letter to the Editor: What We Mean By Defund UMPD: Investing in Prevention, Not Punishment

by Letter to the Editor
Published June 24, 2020

In the summer of 2018, I experienced a case of harassment on campus. Another student imposed a threat to me, themselves and others. Although I had only known the student for a week, it was made clear to...

An in-depth look at President Gabel’s systemwide strategic plan

An in-depth look at President Gabel’s systemwide strategic plan

by Abbey Machtig
Published June 24, 2020
The plan outlines goals and commitments for the University of Minnesota through 2025.
Redshirt Christine Portillo tees off at the sixth annual Minnesota Invitational at the Prestwick Golf on Monday, Sept. 10. 2018.

Redman taking summer without in-person contact with players in stride

by Matthew Kennedy
Published June 24, 2020
The Gophers' women's golf team is prepped for a strong fall season, after the spring season was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Illustration by Luis Mendoza

Women for Political Change aims to fuel sustainable activism

by Meg Bishop
Published June 23, 2020
The student group has been busy protesting and organizing clean ups but also making space for students to find joy and keep learning.
City council members Cam Gordon, Ward 2, and Steve Fletcher, Ward 3, answer questions about affordable housing and share bad landlord experiences during a “Housing Town Hall” event hosted by the MSA at Coffman Memorial Theater, Wednesday Jan. 31, 2018.

UMN-area officials, neighborhoods look to reimagine public safety

by Madeline Deninger
Published June 23, 2020
Community safety initiatives could provide a model for police alternatives as conversations around defunding and dismantling the Minneapolis Police Department continue, community leaders say.

Fueling sustainable activism; UMN Women for Political Change

by Meg Bishop
Published June 22, 2020
Campus women’s group steps up community engagement amid BLM protests.
Students celebrate Juneteenth with a dance competition, a cookout, and speeches in the Super block on Saturday, June 20. The celebration was organized by the Black Student Union. (Emily Urfer / Minnesota Daily)

A day to recuperate: UMN students celebrate Juneteenth

by Tiffany Bui
Published June 22, 2020
Many students celebrated Juneteeth for the first time Friday and over the weekend at a barbecue hosted by the Black Student Union and other student groups.

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