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Federal student loan pause extension may relieve financial stress, students weigh in

Federal student loan pause extension may relieve financial stress, students weigh in

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published January 19, 2022
Students said President Joe Biden’s federal student loan freeze has created some financial freedom and security.
The neon signs of Annies Parlour in Dinkytown hang dark on Saturday, March 21.

Dinkytown business owners battle ongoing issues related to COVID-19

by Karisa Erickson
Published January 19, 2022
The rise in Omicron cases, short staffing and unpredictability in the neighborhood are some of the obstacles that businesses are facing.
Minneapolis City Council members watch Mayor Jacob Frey give his inaugural address on Jan. 10. Photo courtesy of City of Minneapolis.

Minneapolis inauguration ceremony held under COVID-19 protocols

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published January 18, 2022
The Jan. 10, 2022 inauguration ceremony was the first to be held under COVID-19 protocols.
Goaltender Jack LaFontaine composes himself during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 22. The Gophers won 4-1.

BREAKING: Gophers men’s hockey’s Jack LaFontaine signs with Carolina Hurricanes

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 9, 2022
The Hurricanes selected LaFontaine in the third round and 75th overall in the 2016 NHL Draft.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.

UMN employees voice disapproval on Gabel’s salary increase

by Maia Irvin
Published December 20, 2021
Many University of Minnesota staff and faculty members did not support President Gabel’s recent salary and benefits increase, especially because they said they have not received fair compensation for working through the pandemic.
The Board of Regents convene for their September meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.

Regents approve pay increase for Gabel, discuss naming policy

by Matthew Voigt
Published December 19, 2021
The board also approved the contract of the new chief auditor.
The Humphrey School of Public Affairs as seen on Thursday, Sept. 19.

UMN to pay student $75,000 as part of sexual harassment settlement

Published December 18, 2021
A 2018 investigation found a University of Minnesota professor committed acts of sexual harassment against a graduate student.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.

BREAKING: Proposed significant pay increase on the horizon for UMN President 

by Maia Irvin
Published December 15, 2021
The Board of Regents announced it will consider a new contract that includes an increase in annual compensation for President Joan Gabel at its upcoming meeting. 
The Metro Transit 6 Bus is seen along 4th St SE on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018.

$818 million in federal funds to support Minnesota public transportation

by Olivia Stevens and Karisa Erickson
Published December 12, 2021
The money will create jobs for students and improve campus transportation options.
Cam Gordon, the former council member for Ward 2, poses for a portrait on Thursday, Dec. 9. Gordon represented the eastern part of Minneapolis for 15 years.

Ward 2 residents reflect on 15 years with Cam Gordon

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published December 10, 2021
he Green Party member will be leaving office come January.

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