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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Chemical spill in Southeast Como

by Dylan Miettinen
Published March 1, 2019
The Minneapolis Fire Department is responding to an estimated 5,700 gallons of nitric acid that spilled in Como Friday morning.
Junior Amir Coffey dribbles the ball across the court on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. The Gophers lost to Michigan 69-60.

Career night from Coffey leads Gophers to 62-50 victory

by Nick Jungheim
Published March 1, 2019
Minnesota picked up a crucial road win against Northwestern.

UMN collaborates with rural communities to combat opioid crisis

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published March 1, 2019
The project aims to build upon work already underway in rural counties and Native American communities.
City Council Member Abdi Warsame speaks during the United Black Legislative Caucus at the Brian Coyle Center in Cedar-Riverside on Wednesday, Feb. 27.

Local leaders discuss policy issues in Cedar-Riverside

by Emma Dill
Published March 1, 2019
State, county and city leaders met with constituents Wednesday to talk about issues like housing, safety and representation.
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2013.

Economic forecast could pose a challenge to UMN budget request

by Isabella Murray
Published March 1, 2019
Lawmakers responded to February's prediction of state finances after the govenor's biennial budget proposals last week.
Sophomore Destiny Pitts runs through defenders toward the hoop during the game against Purdue on Thursday, Jan. 24.

Gophers fall to Rutgers in team’s last game of the month

by Babatunde Jinadu
Published March 1, 2019
Minnesota outplayed Rutgers through three quarters, but then lost sight of the finish line in the fourth.
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Episode 21: Legacy taking over Morrill Hall

by Tiffany Bui and Luke Diamond
Published February 28, 2019
On the 50th anniversary, a yearlong series of events focusing on cultural and racial equity is kicking off at UMN.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

University ends relationship with Chinese telecom giant

by Jake Steinberg
Published February 28, 2019
The University will no longer accept money, enter into contracts or approve data exchange with Huawei.
Allison Sandve loads her plastic-free groceries into her car on Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Seward Community Co-op in Minneapolis. Sandve started living a plastic-free lifestyle almost a year ago and plans to continue exploring ways to incorporate sustainability into her life.

University members take steps to reduce their plastic footprint

by Natalie Rademacher
Published February 28, 2019
University community members are taking unique steps to reduce waste and not use plastic.
Julie Tonneson, associate vice president for budget and finance at the University, looks through years of old files in her office at Morrill Hall on Thursday, Feb. 21.

Behind the budget: Julie Tonneson’s ‘invaluable’ expertise as UMN budget director

by Austen Macalus
Published February 28, 2019
University Budget Director Julie Tonneson has helped guide the University’s multibillion-dollar budget for over two decades.

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