Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Campus

USG leaders discuss residence hall security shortcomings

USG leaders discuss residence hall security shortcomings

by Madison Roth
Published December 8, 2022
Student leaders speak about projects with Housing & Residential Life and what they have been hearing from students about safety in the residence halls.
Skepticism spreads around UMN regent selection process, PAC involvement

Skepticism spreads around UMN regent selection process, PAC involvement

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published December 7, 2022
After Senator Greg Clausen’s appointment to the chair of the Regent Candidate Advisory Council, his funding from the Maroon and Gold Political Action Committee raises questions over the ethics of the regent selection process in the lead up to next year’s elections.
The Mississippi River runs through the campus of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Nov. 30.

Why so salty: issues with road salting in winter

by Lara Boudinot
Published December 7, 2022
Salting the roads in the winter can have a negative impact on the environment by decreasing water quality, which leads to permanent contamination of waterways.
Interim-president Jeffrey Ettinger started in the role on June 10.

UMN Board of Regents voting trends show increasing unanimity

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published December 6, 2022
Board voting trends from 2021-22 highlight how the regents vote, showing stark contrasts between members.
UMN, DEED partner to invest $34.5M in startup businesses

UMN, DEED partner to invest $34.5M in startup businesses

by Amirah Razman
Published December 6, 2022
The investments will assist in the growth of startups by providing business owners money and expertise.
UMN research stations reside on Native lands

UMN research stations reside on Native lands

by Lara Boudinot
Published December 2, 2022
The lands were originally taken by the federal government and granted to the University of Minnesota. Some stations are now trying to build relationships with the surrounding Native Nations.
Upcoming symposium to provide FScN curriculum reform dialogue

Upcoming symposium to provide FScN curriculum reform dialogue

by Emma Walytka
Published December 2, 2022
Facets of the White House Conference on Nutrition provoke a discussion of nutrition insecurity, hunger gaps and food systems to be a larger part of the undergraduate curriculum.
Research animals at UMN require humane treatment, animal care

Research animals at UMN require humane treatment, animal care

by Olivia Hines
Published December 2, 2022
One thousand projects involving animals are approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee each year.
Fewer student groups requesting operational funding

Fewer student groups requesting operational funding

by Bella Carpentier and Amelia Roessler
Published December 1, 2022
Of the 34 student organizations that applied for funding, 10 received no funding from the University of Minnesota Student Services Fees for the 2022-23 school year.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel. Photo courtesy of Eric Miller.

Gabel discusses union negotiations, commencement, Halloween weekend fireworks

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published December 1, 2022
President Gabel also addresses October’s active shooter threat, Regent Steve Sviggum’s comments on diversity and graduate student pay.

Accessibility Toolbar