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The launch of the University National Security Research Institute was postponed indefinitely.

Protests interrupt a years long effort to secure additional defense dollars at the University

by Anshu Patel
Published August 31, 2025

In mid-June, then Board of Regents President Janie Mayeron woke up to two words spray painted on her doorstep — “NO MISSILES.” Amidst budget and funding cuts at the time, the Board of Regents...

A series of books that are known to have been banned or censored in the past displayed on a table in Barnes and Noble. Roseville, Minnesota, June 28, 2025

Book bans seemingly continue after being prohibited in Minnesota

by Valentina Contreras
Published July 10, 2025

As of 2024, Minnesota no longer bans books. However, some librarians say book bans are still technically happening.Minnesota recently prohibited book banning in a 2024 statute, one of several Democratic-leaning...

Ali Weimer’s big year, women’s rugby firsts, and basketball outlooks

Ali Weimer’s big year, women’s rugby firsts, and basketball outlooks

by Megan Davis and Ceci Heinen
Published July 6, 2025

MEGAN DAVIS: Hello, Gopher fans. It's Megan Davis with the Minnesota Daily, and you're listening to The Gold Standard, a podcast dedicated to the University of Minnesota sports. This week, it's just...

Mycall Akeem Riley, the director of the Gender Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life, said everyone is welcome to attend the events.

UMN celebrates LGBTQ+ community with pride events

by Sara Hussein
Published June 25, 2025

The Gender Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life at the University of Minnesota is hosting Pride events this month, open to the public and campus community.The GSC will host a Trans Teach-In event...

OpEd: My graduate school is platforming a genocidal manipulator

OpEd: My graduate school is platforming a genocidal manipulator

by Kyle Feldhake
Published June 2, 2025

For the past 600 days, the world has watched Israel wage a complete war of destruction on the Palestinian people. According to the United Nations, Gaza is the “hungriest place on Earth.” Israeli Prime...

Hamza Abdirashid Siad, who was accused of the shooting, will face a hearing July 2.

Suspect in custody after two shot at Mariucci Arena

by Sara Hussein and Anshu Patel
Published May 30, 2025

A suspect is in police custody after shots were fired around 8:30 p.m. at Mariucci Arena Friday night after Wayzata graduation ceremony. Police said they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the...

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%...

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