Growing number of women of all backgrounds take to politics by Natasha Delion Published March 30, 2024 From the first all-female city council to the growing representation of women in the state legislature and Congress, female Minnesota officials reflect on what it means to be a woman in politics.
South Dakota ends 40-year tuition agreement with Minnesota by Grace Aigner Published March 26, 2024 Students enrolled for the upcoming academic year will receive tuition rates less than or equal to the original reciprocity rate.
Campaign to ease political tensions kicks off by Katrina Bailey Published March 25, 2024 Braver Angels’ “Reduce the Rancor, Minnesota” campaign aims to reduce political polarization by providing ways to help people have hard conversations.
University requests funding to repair Washington Ave. Bridge, Eddy Hall by Alexandra DeYoe Published March 22, 2024 The University’s HEAPR bill requests $500 million from the legislature to repair and improve campus buildings.
USG highlights University issues to Minnesota Legislature by Natasha Delion Published March 22, 2024 This session’s legislative priorities may impact funding requests, student worker unionization and renters statewide.
Gun safety activists strive for safer Minnesota by Alexandra DeYoe Published March 20, 2024 Local gun safety advocate groups dissect Minnesota gun laws and the long road to safety.
Students voice their thoughts on voting for Biden or ‘uncommitted’ by Amirah Razman Published March 18, 2024 Following Super Tuesday, some students are not committing to a Democratic candidate while others continue to show support for Joe Biden.
Erin Murphy takes over as Senate majority leader by Alexandra DeYoe Published March 13, 2024 Murphy took over for Sen. Kari Dziedzic, who is moving away from party leadership as she recovers from cancer.
Minnesota’s Native community raises awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous people by Maya Bell and Alexandra DeYoe Published February 28, 2024 Minnesota’s MMIR Office, activists and students discuss ways to raise awareness and recent events about the Native community.
UMN’s budget request focuses on restoring campus buildings by Natasha Delion Published February 23, 2024 UMN requests a $500 million budget to restore buildings on campus and $45 million to minimize tuition increases.