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A paisley purple potato being harvested. Courtesy of Laura Shannon

Paisley Purple potato debuts at local restaurant

by Gabriel Brito
Published September 24, 2024

The Paisley Purple potato, a new potato developed by researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, made its commercial debut on the menu of local...

Like a world’s fair but just for Minnesota and held annually in the same place.

Fried food, butter sculptures and lines at the Minnesota State Fair

by Gabriel Brito
Published September 5, 2024

It is no secret that Minnesotans absolutely love their state’s fair. Featuring an overwhelming amount of activities, events, exhibits, rides, galleries and vendors, this year’s fair continued...

 2024 is the first year two all-around champions, Biles (2016) and Lee (2020), shared the Olympic podium.

Suni Lee bounces to bronze medal in Olympic all-around, Biles grabs gold

by Alex Karwowski
Published August 1, 2024

Suni Lee stepped onto the Olympic floor at Bercy Arena. She placed her right knee on a 90-degree angle and extended her left leg to a 45-degree angle from her waist to the floor while she reached her arms...

Many clinics also offer therapy and referrals to other services to help support all aspects of people’s lives.

Pathways to drug addiction recovery around campus

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published July 15, 2024

As rates of fentanyl overdoses increase across the country, local addiction recovery providers find ways to start and succeed in substance recovery. Opioid-involved drug overdoses increased by 3%...

The two-day festival featured vendors, musicians, a zipline and live wrestling.

Taste of Minnesota showcases the state’s culinary diversity

by Gabriel Brito
Published July 9, 2024

The Taste of Minnesota festival hosted restaurants, food trucks and vendors from across the state in downtown Minneapolis last weekend, allowing visitors to savor the state’s unique and delectable cooking.Festival...

Since Minnesota legalized THC edibles and drinks in 2022, Hideaway has started to carry a variety of THC products.

Bongs, edibles and beyond: the cool and crazy items at Hideaway

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 4, 2024

Hideaway, the biggest smoke shop in Dinkytown, is one of 13 locations across Minnesota and Wisconsin. While it is mostly smokers and THC users that flock to Hideaway for pipes, lighters and edibles, there...

Minneapolis murals and the meaning of street art

Minneapolis murals and the meaning of street art

by Sam Hill
Published June 18, 2024

Following a spike of graffiti during and after the George Floyd protests in 2020, there has been an explosion of sanctioned and unsanctioned Minneapolis street art, ENTER reported. In 2023, 18...

The annual pedestrian festival was held June 15 and 16.

Stone Arch Bridge Festival celebrates 30th birthday

by Gabriel Brito
Published June 17, 2024

The annual Stone Arch Bridge Festival celebrated its 30th anniversary this Saturday and Sunday along a mile-long stretch of West River Parkway in downtown Minneapolis, spanning from Gold Medal Park to...

Katja Johnson and her ceramic bananas, which she demonstrated how to make at the Mudluk Pottery table for the 2024 American Craft Fest in St. Paul.

Handcrafted community at the American Craft Fest

by Sommer Wagen
Published June 10, 2024

The American Craft Fest (ACF), held June 8 and 9 at the Union Depot in St. Paul, was bustling with crafters and guests of all ages.The event was a first for the American Craft Council (ACC) and hosted...

Minneapolis police car in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 7, 2023. Minneapolis Police have struggled to maintain stable and adequate staffing since 2019.

Crime rates around UMN mostly stagnate with some exceptions

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published May 1, 2024
Property damage and theft rates have increased in most University-area neighborhoods while car thefts have decreased in a year.

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