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Minnesota joins 22 other states in legalizing recreational cannabis use when Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill on Tuesday.

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.
Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill into law on Thursday.

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.
There are seven polling places for students who are living on or near the Minneapolis campus. Polls are open until 8 p.m.

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 Mayor Jacob Frey spoke to students at an Minnesota Student Association forum in Blegen Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.

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.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke to students at an Minnesota Student Association forum in Blegen Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.

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.
The Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Wednesday, Jan. 19.

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.
Jacob Frey celebrates at his election night party on Tuesday, Nov, 2.

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.
Ward 6 City Council candidate Abdirizak Bihi poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Bihi is on the November 2021 general election ballot.

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.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

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.
The Minnesota State Capitol on Nov. 18, 2018.

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.

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