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The Mobile Metal Lab at Hanson's World UFO Day party on July 2nd. Hanson tries to make art more accessible for the community through the metal lab.

Metal foundry on wheels casts art into local communities

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published August 5, 2022
University of Minnesota alum Sara Hanson’s W.O.W. Mobile Metal Lab makes art and metal pouring more accessible to local communities.
BREAKING: UMN announces $15 student minimum wage increase

BREAKING: UMN announces $15 student minimum wage increase

by Olivia Stevens
Published August 3, 2022
The action follows a student staffing shortage on campus.
Al's Breakfast is located on 14th Avenue between 4th and 5th streets.

UMN pilot program concerns Dinky business owners

by Olivia Stevens
Published August 2, 2022
Owners say they weren’t consulted before being told about parking and traffic blocks on two busy streets over three weekends in July and August. The traffic blocks are part of a University of Minnesota public safety pilot program.
A&E reporter’s picks: Favorite local music acts

A&E reporter’s picks: Favorite local music acts

by A&E Staff
Published August 2, 2022
Four local music acts the A&E desk has been feeling this summer.
A bus stop at the intersection of University and Berry Street, captured on Wednesday, April 6.

Universal Transit Pass gets green light

by Madison Roth
Published July 28, 2022
The pass will allow students to ride the light rail and other public transportation for free during the 2022-23 academic year.
The Marshall apartments, located on the corner of 14th Avenue SE and 5th Street SE, as seen on Monday, Nov. 19. The Marshall, built in 2013, is in the same spot as Marshall High School, which opened in 1924.

UMN announces pilot safety program in Dinky

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published July 27, 2022
The pilot program will convert certain streets into pedestrian zones for a limited amount of time in an effort to make Dinkytown streets safer.
Protesters stood outside of Varsity Theater with signs while show attendees stood in line waiting for the show to start.

Dave Chappelle stand-up shows bring tension to Varsity Theater

by Bel Moran and James Schaak
Published July 26, 2022
Chappelle performed at Varsity Theater after First Avenue canceled his performances on Wednesday following backlash regarding his comments about transgender people, prompting community response.
Gophers Runningback Mohamed Ibrahim carries the ball at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Minnesota holds a 24-17 lead over Auburn heading into the third quarter of the Outback Bowl. (Kamaan Richards / Minnesota Daily)

2 from Gophers football on Preseason Awards Watch Lists

by Matthew Kennedy
Published July 25, 2022
This is Ibrahim’s second straight year on the Doak Walker Award Watch List.
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures

Review: Jordan Peele’s “Nope” enamors as awe-striking sci-fi horror blockbuster

by Bel Moran
Published July 22, 2022
Peele’s third time around as America’s leading horror auteur is out of this world, rife with references to sci-fi classics and modern day UFO-fueled paranoia. “Nope” comes to theaters Friday.
A reproductive rights protest is held in front of the Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul on Sunday, July 17.

Thousands of abortion rights supporters march to Capitol

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 20, 2022
People of diverse backgrounds gathered to demand better access to reproductive health care in the state.

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