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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Following state Sen. Kari Dziedzic’s death, a special election to fill her seat will take place Jan. 28.
Local early voting Thursday, Republicans sue, Minnesota Legislature boycott
by Jack O'Connor
Published January 9, 2025

A tense legislative session has become more so as a death, forced resignation, burglary trial, threats of a temporary boycott and more are leading...

Jacob "Beetlejuice" Williams hanging out around Royal Cigar and Tobacco with a squirrel. Courtesy of Jacob Williams.
Surviving homelessness in Minneapolis with Beetlejuice
by Spencer White
Published January 3, 2025

Riding on a black and blue bike through Dinkytown, spokes lined with Christmas lights and a large Bluetooth speaker on his back blaring music,...

District 60 Minnesota State Sen. Kari Dziedzic (DFL) poses for a portrait in front of Folwell Hall on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022.
Former Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic died Friday after cancer battle
by Grace Aigner
Published December 31, 2024

Former Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic (DFL-Minneapolis), who represented parts of the University community, died in Minneapolis on Friday...

The program will help provide mental health services to LGBTQ+ residents who are more likely to suffer from mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
City budget to fund new LGBTQ+ mental health program
by Ainsley Brown
Published December 31, 2024

Around $25,000 from the 2025 Minneapolis budget will be used to develop an LGBTQ+ mental health program.The amendment, one of over 70 written...

Mayoral candidates criticise Frey over budget veto
by Ainsley Brown
Published December 15, 2024

The 2025 Minneapolis mayoral candidates attacked incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey’s decision to veto the 2025 budget passed by the council Tuesday. Frey...

Minnesota has an even split in the House and a DFL majority ofby one seat in the Senate for the upcoming legislative session.
DFL, Republican leaders promise bipartisanship ahead of legislative session
by Ainsley Brown
Published December 11, 2024

As the Republican and DFL parties prepare for a split in the Minnesota Legislature, party leaders said at a joint panel they will prioritize...

The University’s budget requests cover the four University campuses’ infrastructure and services like mental health counseling.
University details state legislature budget request for the 2025 session
by Alexandra DeYoe
Published December 4, 2024

With the upcoming state legislature session looming, University of Minnesota officials are preparing their budget requests in hopes that more...

Omar has been in the U.S. Congress since 2018, becoming the first woman of color, Muslim and Somali representative in Congress.
Rep. Ilhan Omar named Minnesota’s most inspirational immigrant
by Alexandra DeYoe
Published December 30, 2024

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and other Somali leaders across the state share feelings of encouragement and honor after Omar was recognized as the...

The fare changes result from Metro Transit preparing for its first systemwide update of fare collection equipment.
Metro Transit fare changes coming in January
by Katrina Bailey
Published December 22, 2024

The Metropolitan Council approved several changes to simplify and lower public transportation fares, slated to start Jan. 1, 2025. Approved...

Minneapolis synagogue targeted with swastika graffiti
by Katrina Bailey
Published December 20, 2024

Two swastikas were spray-painted outside the entrance of the Minneapolis Temple Israel synagogue on Monday. The symbols were found on a...

The impact of Minnesota’s Scandinavian Heritage on its contemporary culture.
How Minnesota keeps its Scandinavian heritage alive
by Samantha Siedow
Published December 16, 2024

When Swedish, Norwegian and Danish immigrants first set foot in Minnesota, they came for the promise of land and opportunity, but they remained...

The MPRB has not released a timeline as to when the phone lines will be back up.
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board phone lines down after cyberattack
by Katrina Bailey
Published December 15, 2024

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s (MPRB) phone lines continue to be down after its technology systems were attacked nearly three...

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