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Speakers touched on abortion, student loan debt and climate change.

Bernie Sanders and other politicians rally for Keith Ellison on campus

by Ainsley Brown and Amelia Roessler
Published October 12, 2022
The rally held at the University of Minnesota aimed to motivate students to vote for Ellison in the midterms.
Walz has recently come under scrutiny for how his administration handled the Feeding Our Future fraud case.  Photo courtesy of the Walz-Flanagan 2022 campaign.

Q&A with Gov. Tim Walz

by Alex Steil
Published October 11, 2022
The DFL incumbent candidate for governor touched on abortion access, public safety and student debt relief.
Jensen has been criticized for his stances on abortion and COVID-19 safety protocols.  Photo courtesy of Scott Jensen Flickr photostream.

Q&A with gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen

by Alex Steil
Published October 9, 2022
The GOP candidate for governor and former state senator talked about public safety, abortion and the state’s COVID-19 response.
The UMPD building is open on East Bank campus.

Frey announces Deputy Newark Mayor final MPD chief nominee

by Alex Steil
Published September 30, 2022
After a national search and three recently named finalists, Mayor Jacob Frey announced his final nomination to be submitted to City Council.
Mayor announces police chief finalists, UMN plans further partnership with MPD

Mayor announces police chief finalists, UMN plans further partnership with MPD

by Alex Steil
Published September 20, 2022
Mayor Jacob Frey announced three finalists for police chief to replace interim police chief Amelia Huffman after nine months.
Rep. Ilhan Omar (DFL), her family, supporters and even her dog met with media Tuesday night outside of the Dinkytown Target prior to the election results.

Primary results are in

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published August 9, 2022
Rep. Ilhan Omar defeated Don Samuels in a narrow race, and Walz and Jensen both won the DFL and GOP governor primaries.
Voters went to Grace University Lutheran Church, among other polling places, to cast their votes for the 2022 primary election on Tuesday.

Voters head to polls for primaries

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published August 9, 2022
Some of the top issues among voters near the University of Minnesota campus on Tuesday were reproductive rights and public safety.
Rep. Ilhan Omar (DFL) and Don Samuels are two of the frontrunners in the 2022 DFL primary for Minnesotas 5th Congressional District. Minnesotas primary is Tuesday, Aug. 9. Photos courtesy of Omar and Samuels.

Q&A with 5th Congressional District DFL candidates

by Olivia Stevens
Published August 6, 2022
The top two Democratic candidates plan to approach issues like public safety and student debt differently.
A CBD and Delta 8 Store in Columbia Heights, captured on Saturday, July 23. Although THC edibles are now legalized in Minnesota, some cities have set moratoriums on sales.

New hemp legalization puts consumer safety at forefront

by Devlin Epding
Published August 6, 2022
The new law looked to set clear guidelines on which hemp products, and how much, could be sold and consumed.
District 60 Minnesota State Sen. Kari Dziedzic (DFL) poses for a portrait in front of Folwell Hall on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022.

Q&A with District 60 state senator

by Olivia Stevens
Published August 5, 2022
Kari Dziedzic is running for reelection this year to continue searching for solutions to housing and public safety issues.

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