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Minnesota’s home opener was delayed due to inclement weather, but the skies cleared before kickoff.

Gophers football lose season opener on missed kick

by Andrew Cornelius
Published August 30, 2024

Max Brosmer had to wait an extra hour to make his Gophers debut. Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms swept through Minneapolis and caused a delay in the Gophers home opener against the North Carolina Tar...

University of Minnesota students struggle with loneliness in a digital world

by Wren Warne-Jacobsen, Contributing Writer
Published August 28, 2024

Arfa Ali, 20, a junior commuter student studying nutrition at the University of Minnesota, said going to student group events has helped her feel less lonely, but living off campus has made feeling connected...

Protestors attending the meeting shouted several chants and held signs saying “There’s no neutrality in genocide” and “Divest from genocide.”

UMN Board adopts “institutional neutrality” on divestment

by Olivia Hines
Published August 27, 2024

Protestors attended the University of Minnesota Board of Regents special meeting Tuesday, asking the regents to vote no on a resolution establishing “institutional neutrality” on divestment requests...

While Rep. Ilhan Omar narrowly beat Don Samuels in 2022, she did far better in their rematch in 2024.

August primary election results

by Jack O'Connor
Published August 14, 2024

Minnesota’s 2024 primary election ended Tuesday night with many of the expected winners taking home the victory.Primary elections for the 5th District, U.S. Senate and State Legislature were all...

Omar has been a U.S. Representative for the 5th District since 2019.

Q&A with congressional incumbent Ilhan Omar

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published August 6, 2024

Incumbent Rep. Ilhan Omar rallied at Thomas Edison High School in northeast Minneapolis Saturday afternoon alongside U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.). Omar and Smith...

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flannagan will become the new Minnesota governor and President of the State Senate Sen. Bobby Joe Champion will become the Lieutenant Governor.

Gov. Tim Walz chosen as Kamala Harris’ running mate

by Jack O'Connor
Published August 6, 2024

Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday.Lt. Gov Peggy Flannagan will become the governor and President of the State Senate Sen. Bobby Joe...

The group of engineers was led by UMN professor Ognjen Ilic. Image Courtesy of Ognjen Ilic.

UMN engineers launch state flag into space

by Georgia Jensen
Published August 3, 2024

A team of engineers from the University of Minnesota sent the new Minnesota state flag into space on July 17.The experiment tested how certain fabricated materials, which engineers foresee being used...

The study identifies how social disadvantage impacts health.

UMN Medical School finds economic disparities affect outcomes in cell donations

by Josie Wise
Published August 3, 2024

A study published July 15 led by the University of Minnesota Medical School revealed the socioeconomic status of cell donors can impact the effectiveness of their cell donation. The study focused...

Many students said they plan to vote for current Vice President Kamala Harris in November.

UMN students react to upcoming 2024 presidential election

by Sophie Eydis
Published August 3, 2024

The upcoming 2024 presidential election sparks conversation among University of Minnesota students who plan on voting in November. With President Joe Biden dropping out of the race on July 21, Vice...

The primary election takes place before the general election in November.

Minnesota Primary Primer: Who is on the ballot?

by Mady Leick
Published August 2, 2024

The Minnesota Primary election will be held on Aug. 13, with seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, state legislature and school board on the ballot.The race for the 5th Congressional...

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