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The Minnesota Daily

From left, Loring Collective board members Melissa Riper, Tony Burton and Izzy Voigt pose for a portrait on Friday, Feb. 7. The group aims to empower queer creatives in the Twin Cities by creating platforms for authentic expression and facilitating collaboration.

Emerging nonprofit ‘Loring Collective’ celebrates queer artistry

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 10, 2020
The Loring Collective is in the process of becoming a certified, queer-led arts nonprofit.
Illustration by Eva Berezovsky

Review: Lil Wayne’s “Funeral”

by Alex Strangman
Published February 10, 2020
A possible allusion to the death of a persona, or a relationship with Cash Money Records, we hope “Funeral” doesn’t mark the death of a prolific career.
Minneapolis City Council Member Steve Fletcher poses for a portrait at City Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 5. On data privacy, Fletcher asserts “We’re becoming a smarter and more responsive city, and we’re using data to do it. Our residents and visitors deserve to know that we are responsible with their information and respect their privacy – while also keeping our government open and transparent.”

Dinkytown’s councilmember champions data privacy

by J.D. Duggan
Published February 9, 2020
Ward 3 Council member Steve Fletcher’s data privacy principles will be up for vote in the upcoming City Council meeting.
The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood as seen on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

Following Cedar-Riverside fire, state lawmakers introduce high-rise sprinkler bill

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published February 9, 2020
The bill, requiring automated sprinklers in high-rises statewide, comes after a fire killed five Cedar-Riverside residents in November.
Lady Midnight performs at The Southern Theater as part of  "Work in Progress," a show that showcases original music and written works about mental health and the creative process on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Creating to cope: University students uplifted by artistic hobbies

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 9, 2020
Students and alumni use creativity to keep mental health struggles at bay.
Scheffler: The University should better support its workers

Scheffler: The University should better support its workers

by Nick Scheffler
Published February 9, 2020

Martin Scorsese’s mob epic The Irishman is … long. It’s centered on Frank Sheeran, a truck driver-turned-hitman for the infamous Bufalino crime family. In the film, Sheeran becomes a member of the...

Center Daniel Oturu does a layup at Williams Arena on Monday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Clemson 78-60.

Comeback effort falls short as Gophers drop road game to Penn State

by Nick Jungheim
Published February 9, 2020
A career-high 32 points from Daniel Oturu was not enough for Minnesota.
Forward Grace Zumwinkle looks to pass the puck at Ridder Arena on Friday, Oct. 19. The Gophers beat Ohio State 3-0.

No. 4 Minnesota will try to climb back out of recent slump against Bemidji State

by Matthew Kennedy
Published February 7, 2020
The usually powerful Gophers are facing rare adversity this season.
Guard Jasmine Powell dribbles the ball through defenders at Williams Arena on Saturday, Nov. 23. The Gophers went on to defeat Montana State 71-60.

Women’s basketball gets revenge, beats Wisconsin 73-64 in rematch

by Brendan O'Brien
Published February 7, 2020
Jasmine Powell led the way with 24 points.

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