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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Massive federal funding cuts and federal worker layoffs among the highlights to Trump’s second term.
Local Republicans weigh in on Trump’s second term
by Alexandra DeYoe
Published March 13, 2025

Some local Republican supporters are all in on President Donald Trump’s second administration’s changes but wish the administration would...

Chloe the sloth is a resident at Como Zoo.
Como Zoo and Conservatory to receive funding to support habitat improvement, education
by Katrina Bailey
Published March 13, 2025

A new Minnesota Senate bill would give Como Zoo and Conservatory $3.5 million for the next two years from the state’s Arts and Cultural Heritage...

The existing Talmage Crossing Community Garden in bloom. The empty asphalt plot sits across the street on the corner of Talmage Avenue and 21st Avenue. Courtesy of Lila Smith.
Time is running out to build a new Como community garden
by Grace Aigner
Published March 13, 2025

Minneapolis’ Southeast Como neighborhood houses long-time residents, University of Minnesota students, small businesses, parks and six gardens....

Exchanges between some City Council members and Minneapolis Neighborhood Safety Department staff remain despite the City Council advancing the contracts.
City Council advances group violence service contracts despite tension
by Maya Bell
Published February 27, 2025

Minneapolis City Council moves the budget for the Youth Group Violence Intervention services forward for approval with a request for more information...

The robots have been on the University of Minnesota campus since Oct. 2024.
City Council considers regulations of University food delivery robots
by Katrina Bailey
Published February 24, 2025

The Starship food delivery robots at the University of Minnesota may be regulated soon to protect against potential job losses caused by the...

López Franzen served on the Minnesota Senate for 10 years as a DFLer before her leadership ended in 2023.
Former state Sen. Melisa López Franzen announces run for U.S. Senate
by Alexandra DeYoe
Published March 10, 2025

Former Minnesota Senate Leader Melisa López Franzen announced her campaign for the U.S. Senate Monday morning. “I am running for the...

Hometown Hero Outdoors is based in Stillwater and has been around since 2017.
Legislators consider bill to fund first responders’ mental health resources
by Katrina Bailey
Published March 2, 2025

A bill to help a mental health organization improve first responders’ mental health across the state with outdoor activities advanced in a...

Nitrates are a natural nutrient found in water, soil and plants, but can be harmful or deadly to people and animals if exposed to high levels of it.
Minnesota environmental organizations suing state agencies for nitrate pollution
by Grace Aigner
Published March 7, 2025

Minnesota environmental advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit against state government agencies to limit nitrate pollution in drinking water.The...

The project will be between 5th Street SE and 8th Street SE from 10th Ave SE and 15th Ave SE.
Dinkytown street construction will come in 2026
by Katrina Bailey
Published March 6, 2025

Dinkytown will see more street construction in 2026 to improve accessibility and safety in the neighborhood. The construction, part of the...

The pilot will start with five cameras and expand to a maximum of 42. Courtesy of the City of Minneapolis.
New traffic camera pilot program to start in August
by Katrina Bailey
Published March 4, 2025

Minneapolis will begin a traffic safety camera pilot program as early as August 2025 as a part of the city’s Vision Zero initiative to improve...

Community members from Marcy-Holmes, Southeast Como and Nicollet Island voted to merge the neighborhood associations into one organization in October.
The new East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership has something to prove
by Grace Aigner
Published March 3, 2025

Four months after becoming an official organization, the East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership (EBNP) and its members are determined to make their...

The goals are in adherence to the state’s carbon-free goals by 2040.
Xcel Energy announces plan to meet state’s clean energy, carbon-free emissions goals
by Alexandra DeYoe
Published March 2, 2025

Xcel Energy announced a deal with state agencies to reduce the company’s carbon emissions reliance and meet the state’s greenhouse gas emissions...

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