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Following state Sen. Kari Dziedzic’s death, a special election to fill her seat will take place Jan. 28.

Local early voting Thursday, Republicans sue, Minnesota Legislature boycott

by Jack O'Connor
Published January 9, 2025

A tense legislative session has become more so as a death, forced resignation, burglary trial, threats of a temporary boycott and more are leading to major questions about party control in 2025.Former...

Quarterback Max Brosmer finished the game with 211 passing yards and a touchdown.

Winner, winner Hokie dinner: Gophers win sixth straight bowl game.

by Champ Howard
Published January 4, 2025

The Gophers beat the Virginia Tech Hokies 24-10 in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl game in Charlotte, North Carolina on Friday behind 113 yards and a touchdown from running back Darius Taylor. Wide receiver...

Jacob "Beetlejuice" Williams hanging out around Royal Cigar and Tobacco with a squirrel. Courtesy of Jacob Williams.

Surviving homelessness in Minneapolis with Beetlejuice

by Spencer White
Published January 3, 2025

Riding on a black and blue bike through Dinkytown, spokes lined with Christmas lights and a large Bluetooth speaker on his back blaring music, Jacob Williams, known by friends as Beetlejuice, heads to...

The ranking was out of 749 institutions over 92 countries.

UMN named top global institution for interdisciplinary sciences

by Avery Vrieze
Published December 22, 2024

The University of Minnesota earned a top spot in the first-ever Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, which ranked colleges and universities based on interdisciplinary science research. The...

The impact of Minnesota’s Scandinavian Heritage on its contemporary culture.

How Minnesota keeps its Scandinavian heritage alive

by Samantha Siedow
Published December 16, 2024

When Swedish, Norwegian and Danish immigrants first set foot in Minnesota, they came for the promise of land and opportunity, but they remained determined to preserve their culture and traditions. Nearly...

Before his appointment, Avilez was an award-winning professor and writer at the University of Maryland. Photo by Adam Dunne, University of Minnesota.

UMN announces new CLA Dean

by Tyler Church
Published December 13, 2024

The University of Minnesota announced on Nov. 25 that GerShun Avilez is the new Dean of the University’s College of Liberal Arts (CLA). Avilez replaced interim Dean Ann Waltner, who filled in after John...

Rebecca Cunningham at the Board of Regents meeting Friday, Sept. 13.

Cunningham recaps tumultuous fall semester

by Olivia Hines
Published December 12, 2024

University of Minnesota President Cunningham sat down with the Minnesota Daily to discuss pertinent issues this semester, such as press-police relations, suicide prevention and protests on campus. The...

The PPA met over Zoom on Dec. 9, their last meeting before the holidays.

Witch’s Hat Tower delays, tenants’ rights organizer search, more

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published December 11, 2024

The Prospect Park Association (PPA) held its last meeting Monday before the holiday season where members gave updates on renters’ rights representation, the Witch’s Hat Tower construction and more. Some...

Croson announces her tenure’s end following a “no-confidence” in June 26.

UMN Provost steps down

by Olivia Hines
Published December 9, 2024

Provost Rachel Croson announced she will not return to the University of Minnesota for summer 2025 in a systemwide email Monday. This decision approaches Croson’s five-year anniversary as Executive...

Protesters gathered outside of the building entrances while some demonstrators moved chairs and tables in front of the doors on October 21.

City Council urges UMN to not charge Morrill Hall protestors, Frey plans to veto

by Katrina Bailey
Published December 7, 2024

The Minneapolis City Council voted 7-5 Tuesday on a resolution urging the University, Hennepin County and city attorneys not to pursue charges against those arrested during the Oct. 21 student protest. Pro-Palestine...

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