The Minnesota Daily

Federal trial against officers involved in Floyd’s murder enters fourth week

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published February 14, 2022

The federal trial continues with prosecution expecting to rest its case on Monday.

First Lady Jill Biden, Governor Walz host roundtable at UMN

by Alex Steil
Published February 9, 2022

Biden, Walz and others host an early childhood education event at the University’s Child Development Laboratory School.

UMN Faculty Senate cancels classes for Juneteenth; students call it a “first step”

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published February 7, 2022

No University classes will be held on June 20, 2022 or June 19, 2023 to recognize the federal holiday.

Protestors march for ‘Justice for Amir’ after police killing Wednesday

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published February 5, 2022

Hundreds filled the streets of downtown Minneapolis, calling for a ban on no-knock warrants and the resignation of the interim police chief and Mayor Frey.

UMN spring semester updates on quarantining and COVID-19 safety measures

by Bella Carpentier and Claire Nelson
Published January 25, 2022

Are you confused about the COVID-19 policy changes this semester to keep students safe? Here’s a breakdown of the recent updates so far.

Federal trial begins for three officers involved in George Floyd’s murder

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published January 24, 2022

Opening statements begin Monday for the officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights.

UMN Faculty Senate passes resolution to affirm academic freedom

by Maia Irvin
Published January 21, 2022

Amid attempts across the nation to dictate how concepts like race and gender appear in academic curriculum, the University of Minnesota signaled it would protect academic freedom through a new resolution.