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Logan Cooley signs 3-year entry-level contract with Arizona Coyotes

by Alex Karwowski
Published July 27, 2023

Arizona Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong announced Thursday the Coyotes signed Gophers men’s hockey forward Logan Cooley to a three-year entry-level contract. "Logan is an incredibly skilled...

UMN’s student response to student loan debt forgiveness strike-down

by Alex Lassiter
Published July 25, 2023

Members of UMN Undergraduate Student Government commented on the Supreme Court’s rejection of President Biden’s $400B student debt relief plan.

Minneapolis celebrates Aquatennial with fireworks after rowdy Fourth of July

by Gustav DeMars
Published July 23, 2023

The Stone Arch Bridge closed again, this time to serve as a launch pad for Saturday’s Aquatennial fireworks show.

Drag performance and culture protected under new Minneapolis resolution

by Jack O'Connor
Published July 20, 2023

In response to anti-drag laws across the United States, the Minneapolis City Council approved a resolution enshrining all drag performances and culture as free speech.

Student organizations talk impact of changed Student Services Fee application process

by Alexis Letang
Published July 17, 2023

The change will allow for funding requests to happen closer to the event being held, instead of at semester breaks.

Regents discuss increased safety measures for fall semester

by Henry Hagen
Published July 14, 2023

The initiatives include restrictions on public building access, residence hall protection, Dinkytown police presence and a review of SAFE-U alerts.

Minneapolis community reacts to DOJ investigation, MDHR agreement

by Devlin Epding
Published July 13, 2023

Several community organizations expressed mixed reactions to the city’s proposed agreement to reform the MPD.

UMN students, faculty reflect on affirmative action ruling

by Alex Lassiter
Published July 9, 2023

The ruling reached by the Supreme Court on using race as a factor in college admissions processes will affect UMN community going forward.

Changes to light rail prioritize safety, ridership

by Jack O'Connor
Published July 6, 2023

The new safety plans use community-based groups to help riders suffering from addiction, homelessness or mental health issues.

Supreme Court rejects Biden’s plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loan debt

by Mark Sherman - Associated Press
Published June 30, 2023

Over a half-million Minnesotans will start to resume payments.