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Head coach Ben Johnson just finished his fourth season with the Gophers.

Minnesota fires coach Ben Johnson

by Amelia Roessler
Published March 13, 2025

The University of Minnesota fired Gopher’s men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson on Thursday, according to a press release from the University.Johnson, a former Gopher, coached the men’s basketball...

López Franzen served on the Minnesota Senate for 10 years as a DFLer before her leadership ended in 2023.

Former state Sen. Melisa López Franzen announces run for U.S. Senate

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published March 10, 2025

Former Minnesota Senate Leader Melisa López Franzen announced her campaign for the U.S. Senate Monday morning. “I am running for the United States Senate to protect our Minnesota values, restore...

Nitrates are a natural nutrient found in water, soil and plants, but can be harmful or deadly to people and animals if exposed to high levels of it.

Minnesota environmental organizations suing state agencies for nitrate pollution

by Grace Aigner
Published March 7, 2025

Minnesota environmental advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit against state government agencies to limit nitrate pollution in drinking water.The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA),...

Dinkytown street construction will come in 2026

by Katrina Bailey
Published March 6, 2025

Dinkytown will see more street construction in 2026 to improve accessibility and safety in the neighborhood. The construction, part of the Dinkytown Pedestrian Improvement Project and budgeted around...

Members from several campus groups and community organizations spoke in support of SDS students facing punishment.

SDS returns to Morrill Hall to protest disciplinary trials

by Tyler Church
Published March 4, 2025

Members of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) partnered with the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee, Twin Cities Coalition 4 Justice (TCC4J) and members of University of Minnesota staff representing...

The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder helped Black journalism and Black issues in Minneapolis.

The history of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

by Maya Bell
Published March 2, 2025

In south Minneapolis lives the oldest Black newspaper in Minnesota. Ninety years after its founding, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder continues its legacy of telling stories of the Black community in Minneapolis.A...

RealPage has various information on 26 student housing buildings on and near the UMN campus.

Minnesota lawmakers push to ban rent algorithms, prompting student, faculty reactions

by Ahmed Hassan
Published February 27, 2025

Minnesota legislators introduced a bill Feb. 19 to ban rent-fixing algorithms to prevent landlords from artificially using shared data to inflate rent prices.Rent price algorithms have increased rent...

The open house was held at Whittier Elementary School on Tuesday.

Nicollet Redevelopment Plan will revitalize downtown Minneapolis, officials say

by Katrina Bailey
Published February 26, 2025

The City of Minneapolis unveiled its vision for the New Nicollet Redevelopment project in downtown Minneapolis at an open house Tuesday. A year after its demolition, the former Kmart site will serve...

An abundant urban tree canopy reduces a city’s average temperature, filters out pollutant particles and alleviates residents’ stress.

Minneapolis’ annual tree lottery equitably improves city climate, resident health

by Grace Aigner
Published February 25, 2025

Minneapolis’ annual tree lottery prioritizes the city’s local climate, underserved community and residential health as warmer weather forces change.Sydney Schaaf, program manager for City Trees...

Five years after George Floyd’s murder, George Floyd Square remains largely unchanged despite years of city discussions.

George Floyd Square’s future remains uncertain after Frey veto

by Katrina Bailey
Published February 24, 2025

George Floyd Square’s future remains uncertain as the latest efforts hit a pause after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto. The Minneapolis City Council voted on Feb. 13 for the city to research...

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