The Minnesota Daily

Minn. Senate paves way for greener future by approving cannabis legalization bill

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 28, 2023

21-year-olds will be able to sell, grow and consume cannabis once the legislation is signed by Gov. Tim Walz.

Students hopeful DFL legislature will boost UMN funding

by Olivia Stevens
Published December 5, 2022

Democrats winning the “trifecta” in the midterm elections may mean more state funding of the University of Minnesota and for student issues.

UMN students turn out to vote in midterms

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published November 8, 2022

Hot button issues for the 2022 midterm elections have been reproductive rights, public safety, inflation and election security.

Minneapolis works to clarify Council and mayor roles under “strong mayor”

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published March 4, 2022

Minneapolis voters approved ballot Question One in November, but council members and city officials are still trying to clarify the amendment.

Ethics complaints against Frey explained

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published March 1, 2022

Minneapolis residents filed ethical complaints against Jacob Frey, alleging he misused funds and failed to further the best interests of the city.

MN House introduces no-knock warrant restrictions; how did we get here?

by Alex Steil
Published February 28, 2022

After the police killing of Amir Locke, legislation was introduced in the Minnesota House to reduce no-knock warrants.

Frey re-elected as Minneapolis mayor

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published November 3, 2021

Minneapolis staff tabulated voter’s second and third choice candidates to determine the winner.

Minneapolis Ward 6 candidate brings Cedar-Riverside connections to city council

by Olivia Stevens
Published September 15, 2021

Abdirizak Bihi wants to improve public safety and increase affordable housing as a council member.

White House releases fact sheet detailing new information about Build Back Better plan

by Alex Steil
Published September 12, 2021

The plan aims to make college more affordable, among other goals.

Controversial MN Supreme Court ruling fuels legislative change to protect sexual assault survivors

by Samantha Woodward, City Reporter
Published April 17, 2021

Following a ruling that determined victims cannot be considered “mentally incapacitated” if they used substances voluntarily, the Minnesota Legislature works to pass a bill to close the intoxication loophole.