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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.
The Hennepin County Government Center, on Sunday, Feb. 28 during the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd.

Three former officers involved in George Floyd’s murder sentenced

by Devlin Epding
Published July 29, 2022
All three were convicted of violating Floyd’s civil rights in February and sentenced to federal prison.
The Supreme Court building on Nov. 21, 2019.

EPA ruling puts climate change fight in local hands

by Devlin Epding
Published July 29, 2022
The Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. EPA leaves the future for environmental regulations uncertain.
Executive Director of the Minnesota Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Jaylani Hussein poses for a portrait in Minneapolis on Monday, July 25. Hussein questioned the sincerity of Ward 3 Council Member Michael Rainvilles apology for recent comments about Somali youth.

UMN, city leaders respond to Council member’s comments on Somali youth, attempts to make peace

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 27, 2022
While Ward 3 Council Member Michael Rainville has apologized for his rhetoric, some local leaders aren’t buying it.
A reproductive rights protest is held in front of the Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul on Sunday, July 17.

Thousands of abortion rights supporters march to Capitol

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 20, 2022
People of diverse backgrounds gathered to demand better access to reproductive health care in the state.
From left to right, Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations Myron Franz,  UMPD Chief Matt Clark, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minneapolis Interim Chief of Police Amelia Huffman hold a meeting regarding public safety on campus on July 11, 2022.

UMN organizes new committee after public safety meeting

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 20, 2022
After a shooting in the spring, parents have gained support in their mission to increase public safety measures on campus.
Tina Erazmus, the  director of the University’s Local Government and Community Relations department, speaks as a panelist at Ward 2 Council Member Robin Wonsley Worlobahs June 21 town hall.

Parents urge UMN to address violent crime on campus

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 13, 2022
Many parents of University of Minnesota students expressed concerns about shortages of police officers during meetings with Minneapolis and University leaders.

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