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Frontier Hall on Monday, Nov. 8 2021.

Despite residence hall break-in, UMN administration confident about safety measures

by Georgia Jensen
Published February 1, 2024
A break-in at Frontier Hall has prompted an investigation, though no SAFE-U Alert was issued.
University of Minnesota Dance Team huddles around their Assistant Coach Tia Tumbleson as they watch the video of their routine at practice on Nov. 4, 2023. The team uses video to fix any inconsistencies that come up in the routine.

University of Minnesota dance team inspires the world to “Dream On”

by Amirah Razman
Published January 31, 2024
All eyes were on the dance team after their 22nd national championship win as their jazz routine went viral on social media.
PJ Fleck looks at the crowd in the Huntington Bank stands before leading Gophers football out onto the field before they play the Michigan Wolverines on Oct. 7, 2023.

Analysis: P.J. Fleck’s “Row the Boat” mantra built a culture of winning at Minnesota

by Andrew Cornelius
Published January 30, 2024
The program looks to lean on the strong foundation built in previous years to bounce back from a season that left a lot to be desired.
Guard Mara Braun charges for the basket during the Gophers' game against Lehigh, Nov. 13, 2022.

Mara Braun out indefinitely for Gophers women’s basketball

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 29, 2024
Braun suffered an ankle injury against Illinois that will require surgery.
A UMPD vehicle at their headquarters on the University of Minnesota campus on Thursday, June 18, 2020.

Suspect facing several charges after threatening UMN

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 28, 2024
The former Watson mayor was taken into custody and now faces three felony charges.
The University of Minnesota Police Department on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2023.

UMN students, faculty reflect following pre-semester shooting threat

by Alex Lassiter and Hannah Ward
Published January 26, 2024
A western Minnesota man’s threat to “start killing kids” raised concerns among students and faculty about gun safety and emergency procedures on campus.
Regent Penny Wheeler and Medical School Dean Jakub Tolar talk with their fellow task force members during a break in the Wednesday meeting.

Task force on UMN academic health convenes for final meeting

by Alex Lassiter and Olivia Hines
Published January 24, 2024
The task force voted on final recommendations for University healthcare and discussed the draft report they will be submitting to Gov. Tim Walz.
Senior Vice President Myron Frans presenting during the University of Minnesota Board of Regents special meeting on Monday June 26, 2023.

Senior Vice President Myron Frans announces resignation

by Sam Hill and Logan Anderson
Published January 23, 2024
Interim University President Jeff Ettinger announced in a system-wide email Frans' resignation.
Interim President Jeff Ettinger inside Morrill Hall on Sept. 20, 2023. Ettinger gets deep with the Daily: “It’s bittersweet.”

Ettinger talks shooting threat, antisemitism complaints

by Alex Lassiter and Olivia Hines
Published January 22, 2024
Interim President Ettinger also discussed three last-minute recommendations made to the task force on academic health and broke down the University’s asks for the 2024 legislative session.
Although the festival is just under two months away, there is a month left to submit applications.

UMN Film Festival provides platform for aspiring filmmakers

by Georgia Jensen
Published January 21, 2024
Student Unions and Activities is now accepting submissions for the Festival’s second year.

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