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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

The exterior of the U.S. Supreme Court building on Oct. 29, 2022.
Supreme Court rejects Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loan debt
by Mark Sherman - Associated Press
Published June 30, 2023
Over a half-million Minnesotans will start to resume payments.
The U.S. Supreme Court building on Oct. 29, 2022 in Washington D.C.
Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions, says race cannot be a factor
by Mark Sherman - Associated Press
Published June 29, 2023
The decision effectively means colleges and universities cannot use race in admissions.
The plan builds off of a 2013 program and focuses more on climate equity.
Minneapolis city officals targets climate justice in updated climate action plan
by Jack O'Connor and Victoria Zamorano
Published June 27, 2023
Minneapolis’ Green Zones, its most diverse areas which are affected by pollution, are the city’s focus on climate equity.
EPA begins work on Southeast Como Superfund site
EPA begins work on Southeast Como Superfund site
by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published May 3, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will begin surveying Southeast Como’s Superfund industrial sites in late summer to mitigate impacts of pollution.
The stores owner hopes to provide an affordable coffee and dessert option for students.
New coffee shop opens in Dinkytown
by Jack O'Connor
Published May 2, 2023
$1.99 Americano specializes in coffee and waffles and sells Korean-style ice cream.
The activist organization Home to Stay advocates for rent stabilization on June 6, 2023.
Rent control effort moves forward, uphill battle remains
by Jack O'Connor
Published June 27, 2023
City Attorney’s Office will present rent control legislation to the City Council by the end of June that, if passed, would be on the 2023 November ballot.
The First Lady made a visit to the 2023 Twin Cities Pride Festival on Saturday. In the yellow is Rep. Ilhan Omar (DFL).
Jill Biden makes appearance at Pride Festival
by Alex Steil
Published June 25, 2023
The First Lady made a stop after attending a fundraiser before a similar stop in Nashville.
Minnesota joins 22 other states in legalizing recreational cannabis use when Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill on Tuesday.
Minnesota legalizes recreational marijuana for adults 21-years or older
by Devlin Epding
Published May 30, 2023
Possession changes effectively take place August 1.
The 2023 session is scheduled to end on May 22.
2023 Minnesota legislative session roundup
by Jack O'Connor
Published May 3, 2023
The Minnesota Daily provides an overview of what has happened and what will happen in the final stretch of the 2023 legislative session.
A state pollution agency has already sent out the second-most air quality alerts in agencys history. The Minneapolis skyline during the air quality alert on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Experts say breathe easy for now, as worsening air quality is on the horizon
by Jack O'Connor
Published June 22, 2023
As Canada suffers its worst wildfire season of the 21st century, Minnesota will continue to see stretches of poor air quality.
The raise was part of a five-year plan approved by voters in 2017.
Minneapolis minimum wage increasing to $14.50 for small businesses
by Jack O'Connor and Victoria Zamorano
Published June 20, 2023
Next year, the minimum wage will increase to $15 for small businesses and match the minimum wage for large businesses.
The Justice Department had four main takeaways into the Minneapolis Police Department after a two-year investigation. The DOJ launched the investigation after Derek Chauvin’s conviction.
DOJ concludes investigation into MPD
by Devlin Epding
Published June 16, 2023
Justice Department finalizes a two-year long investigation into the city's police department.
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