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A university freshman smokes a marijuana blunt on the Mississippi River's west bank on Friday, Nov. 30. The student has been smoking since his senior year in high school and doesn't plan to stop, mentioning that it doesn't inhibit his studies at all.

Higher and higher: University sees rise in reported student marijuana use

by Jordan Willauer
Published December 3, 2018
More students are reporting using marijuana, according to a new student health report from Boynton Health.

Towerside project draws heat from Met Council

by Imani Cruzen
Published December 3, 2018
A project that would garner heat from the Metropolitan Council's sewage system did not receive approval.

City ID program could offer options for international, undocumented students

by Emma Dill
Published December 3, 2018
City leaders continue to work on securing the personal data collected by the program.
Illustrated by Hailee Schievelbein

Protections for pollinators outlined in committee report

by Dylan Miettinen
Published December 3, 2018
The Governor's Committee on Pollinator Protection released a report last month providing recommendations for future lawmakers.
Connie Bernardy speaks about investing in colleges and creating access for affordable education at the State Office Building on Friday, Nov. 29.

New House higher ed chair looks to advocate for UMN in upcoming session

by Isabella Murray
Published December 3, 2018
Rep. Connie Bernardy said her priorities include college affordability and stopping tuition increases.

New plant protein research center opens on campus

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published December 3, 2018
The University of Minnesota’s Plant Protein Innovation Center opened last Wednesday.
The University's Board of Regents convene on Friday, Sep. 14, 2018 at McNamara Alumni Center.

Breaking down the 67 UMN presidential candidates’ resumes

by Kelly Busche and Katrina Pross
Published December 1, 2018
On Friday, the Minnesota Daily received background information about the 67 University of Minnesota presidential candidates.

Graduate students raise concern over lack of transparency of student fees

by Michelle Griffith
Published November 29, 2018
Some departments do not disclose student fees in graduate assistant appointment letters.

Reports of sexual assault and mental health issues spike at UMN

by Lew Blank
Published November 29, 2018
University students report highly increased levels of anxiety, depression and sexual assault, according to a new study.

Local leaders uncertain about effort to increase police oversight

by Emma Dill
Published November 29, 2018
The proposed measure would amend the City's charter, giving the City Council more control over police policy.

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