The Minnesota Daily

How do you like them apples? UMN scientists create a new apple breed

by Becca Most
Published February 22, 2021

'Triumph' is sweet, tangy and crisp but will not hit the shelves for the next decade.

Rural Alzheimer’s patients have less access to specialized providers, research finds

by Sonja Kleven, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 22, 2021

While geriatric care is already challenging, health experts say a lack of aging specialists in rural areas adds another barrier.

Minneapolis park board invests excess funds in youth violence prevention

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published February 22, 2021

As part of the Walt Dziedzic Innovation Fund, $50,000 will go toward youth outreach in Cedar-Riverside.

Robbery reported on West Bank

by Ethan Fine, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 21, 2021

A SAFE-U alert reported a robbery in the area on Sunday evening.

Gophers soccer gears up to play their first game in over a year

by Julianna Landis
Published February 21, 2021

At 483 days since their last game, the team has been waiting longer than most other athletes to return to competition.

What you need to know about the second round of CARES funds

by Abbey Machtig
Published February 21, 2021

The University must begin distributing CARES funds to students by the middle of April.

Hope and skepticism: U students look forward after Trump’s immigration policies

by Samantha Woodward, City Reporter
Published February 21, 2021

While some students impacted by Trump's hard line anti-immigration agenda are hopeful for immigration reform under Biden, others have little faith that the new president will keep his promises.

UMN neighborhoods see crime increase compared to beginning of 2020

by Ethan Fine
Published February 20, 2021

The Marcy-Holmes, Como, Prospect Park and Cedar Riverside neighborhoods have all seen property and violent crimes over the last month.

Minneapolis City Council unanimously votes yes on facial recognition technology ban

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published February 20, 2021

Advocates are now pushing for the ban at the county and state levels, though some question how effective the ban will be.

Regents discuss how to conduct self-assessment

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 19, 2021

At their February meeting, the Board of Regents considered conducting a self-evaluation, though some expressed concerns about the possibility of anonymous comments.