The Minnesota Daily

U students tap into job market

by Eddie Glenn
Published May 4, 2005

The job market has improved because of economic recovery in 2002.

Lawmakers target common drugs used to make meth

by Brady Averill
Published April 27, 2005

The bill limits the amount of precursor drugs sold to two packages a month.

Bills push for police database

by Greg Corradini
Published April 26, 2005

University police and other state police departments might have a new resource for solving crimes that lack much evidence. Bills currently in the State House and Senate are pushing for the creation of...

Local residents petition for more lights

by Bryce Haugen
Published April 25, 2005

At night, when Blaine DeLair looks out of his window across 15th Avenue Southeast, he doesn't have much to look at. "What can you see?" said DeLair, a psychology sophomore. "Nothing." DeLair is one of...

Festival of Nations showcases global cultures

by Elizabeth Cook
Published April 25, 2005

Thousands of people gathered at the St. Paul RiverCentre this weekend to see cultural performances, eat food from different nations and shop in an international bazaar. The International Institute of Minnesota...

State’s liberal title in dispute

by Rowena Vergara
Published April 18, 2005

Some say Minnesota is politically moving in the same direction as other states.

Mpls. mayoral candidates square off

Published April 15, 2005

The two Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidates running for Minneapolis mayor debated Thursday. Focusing mostly on economic and employment issues during the 90-minute debate, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and...

Court rules gun law unconstitutional

by Ryan Dionne
Published April 14, 2005

MCorrection: The story mischaracterized the effect the court ruling on Minnesota's conceal and carry law will have. Under the ruling, Minnesotans who have been issued permits can still legally carry concealed...

Kahn aims to legalize ticket scalping

by Brady Averill
Published April 14, 2005

Ticket scalping is illegal in Minnesota and results in a misdemeanor.

Metro Transit, Met Council discuss proposed changes

by Jason Juno
Published April 13, 2005

A projected 25-cent fare increase is expected to go into effect in July.