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The Minnesota Daily



Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Columns

Many students choose to pay for a flight home instead of driving several hours.

Molina Acosta: Why aren’t there more trains in Minnesota?

by Paula Molina Acosta
Published March 15, 2023
Freight trains move through the Midwest daily on historic railroads, but our only options for passenger travel are cars and planes.
White: An esoteric exploration of animal drug-use

White: An esoteric exploration of animal drug-use

by Spencer White
Published March 13, 2023
Animals are getting high every day. Why? And to what extent?
Ogren: The latest political football is off the rails

Ogren: The latest political football is off the rails

by Allison Ogren
Published March 6, 2023
There is a lot of political noise surrounding the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, but what is really important here and why is that getting left at the station?
The free market can be a good thing, but it needs to be clearly regulated.

Ericson: How big is too big?

by Sean Ericson
Published March 3, 2023
Monopolies need to be regulated more strictly
Courtney: We need to fully fund our schools

Courtney: We need to fully fund our schools

by Zach Courtney
Published March 1, 2023
Superintendent of Forest Lake Area Schools Steve Massey discusses the state of school funding.
Ogren: Treating a theory with a bandaid

Ogren: Treating a theory with a bandaid

by Allison Ogren
Published March 1, 2023
A long-held theory that depression is caused by low serotonin levels has recently been called into question, so is it time to call serotonin boosting drugs into question as well?
White: The international ramifications of a Chinese balloon

White: The international ramifications of a Chinese balloon

by Spencer White
Published February 28, 2023
The headlines have been filled with news of espionage balloons in U.S. skies. What does this mean for our relationship with China going forward?
Courtney: How can we help ease the shortage of sports officials

Courtney: How can we help ease the shortage of sports officials

by Zach Courtney
Published February 24, 2023
The answer starts with being nicer to officials.
Ogren: A gift guide for your heart and soul

Ogren: A gift guide for your heart and soul

by Allison Ogren
Published February 22, 2023
Gratitude practice is making its way back into the mainstream whether you practice religion or not, and the benefits go well beyond stress relief.
One barrier to play hockey is that the equipment can cost hundreds of dollars.

White: The State of Hockey, play the price

by Spencer White
Published February 21, 2023
Hockey is one of the most beloved pastimes in our state. Why can’t more kids play it?

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