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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Students and faculty share their experience and expertise with mental health treatment and medication.

Mental health medication use among college students doubled since 2007

by Sophie Eydis
Published June 17, 2024

A study conducted in 2021 by the American College of Clinical Pharmacy found the use of medications by college students has roughly doubled across all medications. The use of antidepressants rose...

The closest supermarket options from the St. Paul campus require half-hour commutes by bus and considerable walking distances.

Food insecurity continues to plague UMN students

by Hannah Ward
Published June 17, 2024

At the University of Minnesota, almost 12% of students report running out of money to purchase food, and even more express worry over their ability to afford food.The cost of groceries rose 11.4% in...

For students looking to catch a blockbuster or an independent film this summer, here are some picks within a reasonable distance to campus.

Top five movie theaters for students living on campus

by Ethan Lambert
Published June 16, 2024

The summer movie season is here, and with no film screenings scheduled at Coffman Union this summer, you might be wondering what other options there are for catching movies.Whether you are anticipating...

Interim President Jeff Ettinger speaks at the Board of Regents meeting on June 13.

UMN Board of Regents approves tuition increases

by Bianca Caputo
Published June 13, 2024

University of Minnesota students will see up to a 5.5% tuition increase next year following the approved annual budget at the Board of Regents meeting on June 13.Twin Cities campus tuition will increase...

Man suspected of waving a gun killed by police after a foot chase, with three of the four officers firing their guns.

Minneapolis police shoot and kill man waving a gun

by Amelia Roessler
Published June 13, 2024

Minneapolis police officers shot and killed a man in response to a 911 call that came in just after 9 p.m. Wednesday night in south Minneapolis, according to Police Chief Brian O’Hara. The Bureau of...

Open house at the American Indian Center in Minnehaha on June 10, 2024.

Open house shows the potential future for Third Precinct building

by Ainsley Brown
Published June 11, 2024

Minneapolis proposed turning the old burned-down Third Precinct police building into a democracy center and community space with the help of input from local residents.Plans for the renovated Third...

Metro Transit buses provide a reliable public transit option for students despite barriers in some regions.

Opinion: Bus routes are hindered by the Twin Cities’ urban design

by Jasmine Shackleford
Published June 11, 2024

One of my largest deciding factors when choosing the University of Minnesota was the ease of access to public transportation. With a light rail line, several Metro Transit bus routes and even the University’s...

Higgins was born in Minnesota and attended the University of Northwestern-St. Paul.

Matt Higgins named next Gophers women’s golf head coach

by Champ Howard
Published May 28, 2024

Gophers women’s golf assistant coach Matt Higgins was promoted as the next head coach, agreeing on a three-year deal pending a background check, according to a press release.Higgins spent the last...

McDevitt helped develop Max Meyer, who was selected third overall in the 2020 MLB draft by the Miami Marlins.

Gopher baseball announces Ty McDevitt as new head coach

by Andrew Cornelius
Published May 22, 2024

The University of Minnesota announced Wednesday that Gophers pitching coach and player development coordinator Ty McDevitt will be the next head baseball coach. McDevitt spent the past eight years...

The University of Minnesota campus gates on East Bank, Nov. 12, 2022. Murali cited personal and mental health reasons for his resignation.

Allegations of sexual harassment filed against former Undergraduate Student Government President

by Georgia Jensen
Published May 15, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article contains material regarding allegations of sexual harassment that are currently unproven. Two allegations of sexual harassment were brought against former University...

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