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The Minnesota Daily

GLU picketed outside the McNamara Alumni Center on July 12. Image courtesy of Alex Provan.

Graduate Labor Union ratifies collective bargaining agreement with UMN

by Avery Vrieze
Published December 11, 2024

University of Minnesota Graduate Labor Union (GLU) members voted to ratify its first contract with University administration from Dec. 2 to 6. Once signed, the contract will raise pay for graduate...

Minnesota has an even split in the House and a DFL majority ofby one seat in the Senate for the upcoming legislative session.

DFL, Republican leaders promise bipartisanship ahead of legislative session

by Ainsley Brown
Published December 11, 2024

As the Republican and DFL parties prepare for a split in the Minnesota Legislature, party leaders said at a joint panel they will prioritize bipartisanship and compromise in the upcoming legislative session.In...

The City Council approved this year's budget despite residents' concerns about the increasing tax levy and pressure from the mayor.

City Council approves $1.9 billion budget, Frey vetoes

by Maya Bell
Published December 11, 2024

A lower property tax levy and Latino Business Week funding passed Tuesday night by the Minneapolis City Council as they approved over 70 budget amendments and an approximate $1.9 billion budget.  While...

Transplants from more than 20 states have settled in Minnesota since a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in 2023.

Trump reelection spurs relocation concerns for transgender transplants

by Hannah Ward
Published December 11, 2024

Former president Donald Trump’s reelection is igniting fears of anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and federal restrictions on gender-affirming care for trans people of all ages.At an event in August, Trump...

Learning queer history has been essential to feeling pride in my sexuality.

Opinion: How to be gay

by Leo Huppke
Published December 11, 2024

It was 2017 and I was standing in the sweltering summer heat on Halsted Street, watching the Chicago Pride Parade. I looked out at the Dykes on Bikes cruising down the parade route in their leather jackets...

Paige Dubbin traveled to Thailand over last year’s winter break to learn about global health. Courtesy of Paige Dubbin.

UMN Learning Abroad Center offers a variety of winter break sessions

by Avery Vrieze
Published December 11, 2024

While many students at the University of Minnesota opt to go abroad for an entire semester, it can be a challenge for some to fit a full semester into their schedule. The University’s Learning Abroad...

The University is not expected to need to update many websites to meet the guidelines.

UMN stays ahead of curve as digital accessibility regulations are updated

by Rachel Hoppe
Published December 11, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice updated regulations for Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 in April 2024 to include specific regulations on the accessibility of web content for...

Musical Event planner Berenice Sandoval said the event was a good place where people could come to see live music and just enjoy it.

Sunday Cruise headlines the Whole Music Club’s latest concert

by Ahmed Hassan
Published December 11, 2024

Sunday Cruise, a Chicago-based alternative rock and indie band, headlined a concert at the University of Minnesota’s Whole Music Club Saturday with Minneapolis multi-genre band Shrimp Olympics and St....

Freshman Isaac Asuma is averaging over five points per game on 40 percent from the 3-point line.

Gophers men’s basketball fighting uphill battles

by Champ Howard
Published December 11, 2024

Through 11 games this season, Gophers men’s basketball sits at a 6-5 overall record and 0-2 in conference play due to lackluster offense and dissatisfactory defense. Defense was the only thing keeping...

There is no better place to shop for Christmas gifts while supporting Native artists.

Native Holiday Market in St. Paul promotes Indigenous artistry

by Gabriel Brito
Published December 11, 2024

Several Indigenous artisans sold their work to a crowd of curious customers this Sunday at the Native Holiday Market in the halls of the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center on the East side of St. Paul.Opening...

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