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Empty homeless encampment in the East Phillips neighborhood on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.

City council wants to allocate parking lots for homeless people

by Grace Aigner
Published November 20, 2024

Minneapolis City Council members want to designate some parking lots and outdoor spaces as places homeless people can stay without fear of eviction.Council members Jason Chavez (Ward 9), Aurin Chowdhury...

The Gophers went undefeated in their first-ever appearance at the Briann January Classic.

Gophers women’s basketball dominates early, remains undefeated

by Grace Praxmarer
Published November 20, 2024

Despite a sparse crowd and little maroon and gold in the stands, the Gophers women’s basketball team showcased their early-season dominance, extending their undefeated record.The Gophers traveled...

Ceramics by Chanelle Gallagher on display at "Niimiwin."

‘Niimiwin’ exhibit showcases Indigenous culture and community through art

by Gabriel Brito
Published November 20, 2024

“Niimiwin,” an Indigenous multimedia art exhibit, opened at the All My Relations Gallery on Franklin Avenue on Nov. 7 and will run until Jan. 18, 2025. Thematically, “Niimiwin” is centered...

Spirituality and science are not mutually exclusive.

Opinion: Astrology’s hidden wisdom

by Vivian Wilson
Published November 14, 2024

While Astrology is often met with a degree of snark for its lack of scientific backing, young people are flocking toward it now more than ever. Astrology has a certain staying power. It may have lost...

The United States Capitol on Oct. 27, 2022.

Minnesota House tied, DFL trifecta broken, recount Thursday

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 14, 2024

The Minnesota House will likely be tied 67-67 between the DFL and Republican parties, breaking the two-year-long DFL trifecta. Minnesota House Republicans flipped three House seats to end the DFL...

Trump administration is expected to restrict anti-discrimination laws similar to his administration in 2016 to 2020.

Trump set to rollback transgender rights in schools, healthcare

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 14, 2024

Local legal experts are forecasting the breakdown of transgender rights in schools and healthcare under Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration. During his presidential campaign,...

“Anora” is bright, tragic and stagnantly hilarious.

‘Anora’ showcases the tough reality of love and sex work

by Isabella Caswell
Published November 14, 2024

Sean Baker’s “Anora” explores the double-edged sword of transactional relationships. In this screwball dramedy, Anora, played by Mikey Madison, is a sex worker from Brooklyn who does not have...

The University encourages students to be conscious of their cannabis and alcohol consumption.

UMN students’ cannabis use on the rise, alcohol consumption declining

by Rachel Hoppe
Published November 14, 2024

Boynton Health’s 2024 College Student Health Survey Report said cannabis use is on the rise for college students, while high-risk drinking is steadily declining. High-risk drinking among University...

Sofia Cerkvenik, who now teaches 6th grade Minnesota Studies in the dual immersion program at Highland Park Middle School in St. Paul Public Schools. Photo Courtesy of DirecTrack to Teaching.

Minnesota K-12 educators worry about Trump’s goal to end tenure

by Grace Aigner
Published November 14, 2024

Future and current Minnesota educators are worried about President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to potentially end tenure for K-12 teachers. Trump’s Republican Party platform for his upcoming term,...

Brenda Short speaking at the Minneapolis City Council on Tuesday.

Minneapolis residents frustrated with MPD over Davis Moturi case

by Maya Bell
Published November 14, 2024

Calls for change to the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) grew louder at Tuesday’s City Council meeting after public comment opened on the Davis Moturi case. The public comments come after increased...

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