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Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill into law on Thursday.

Senators react positively to Dziedzic as majority leader

by Alex Steil
Published December 14, 2022
The University's senator was elected by her caucus to be the party’s leader for the upcoming session.
The changes come after a settlement between the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR), MPD and the city of Minneapolis was reached on March 31.

O’Hara sworn in police chief; community charts way forward

by Alex Steil
Published November 18, 2022
Community organizations chart plans with new chief who has already held community sessions.
President Donald Trump addresses the crowd at a rally held in the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. 

Trump announces third run for president

by Alex Steil
Published November 16, 2022
The former president started hinting at running prior to the midterm elections.
District 60 Minnesota State Sen. Kari Dziedzic (DFL) poses for a portrait in front of Folwell Hall on Thursday, Aug. 4.

New Legislature party leaders announced; Dziedzic majority leader

by Alex Steil
Published November 10, 2022
The senator whose district encompasses the University was elected within the DFL to be the next majority leader of the Minnesota Senate.
Jensen conceded the governors race at the Minnesota GOP election party Tuesday night.

[Photo] DFL retains all seats

Published November 8, 2022

Jensen conceded the governor's race at the Minnesota GOP election party Tuesday night.

From left to right: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flangan, She Pivots podcast host Emily Tisch Sussman and Vice President Kamala Harris. The trio held a roundtable event on abortion rights at Metropolitan State University on Saturday.

Harris visits St. Paul for abortion roundtable, fundraiser

by Alex Steil
Published October 24, 2022
The vice president traveled to Metropolitan State University and Minneapolis during the day-long trip.
This is Jensen and Walzs first debate since August. The two will hold one more radio debate on Oct. 28 before Novembers election. Photos courtesy of the Walz and Jensen campaigns.

Walz, Jensen hold first televised debate

by Alex Steil
Published October 18, 2022
The debate touched on abortion, gas prices and public safety.
Klobuchar also came to the University in May to attend Walter Mondales memorial service.

Klobuchar visits Humphrey School, talks about threats to democracy

by Alex Steil
Published October 17, 2022
The United States senator attended an hour-long lecture and answered questions from a Humphrey professor.
Walz has recently come under scrutiny for how his administration handled the Feeding Our Future fraud case.  Photo courtesy of the Walz-Flanagan 2022 campaign.

Q&A with Gov. Tim Walz

by Alex Steil
Published October 11, 2022
The DFL incumbent candidate for governor touched on abortion access, public safety and student debt relief.
Jensen has been criticized for his stances on abortion and COVID-19 safety protocols.  Photo courtesy of Scott Jensen Flickr photostream.

Q&A with gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen

by Alex Steil
Published October 9, 2022
The GOP candidate for governor and former state senator talked about public safety, abortion and the state’s COVID-19 response.
The UMPD building is open on East Bank campus.

Frey announces Deputy Newark Mayor final MPD chief nominee

by Alex Steil
Published September 30, 2022
After a national search and three recently named finalists, Mayor Jacob Frey announced his final nomination to be submitted to City Council.
Mayor announces police chief finalists, UMN plans further partnership with MPD

Mayor announces police chief finalists, UMN plans further partnership with MPD

by Alex Steil
Published September 20, 2022
Mayor Jacob Frey announced three finalists for police chief to replace interim police chief Amelia Huffman after nine months.
Joe Biden speaks at the memorial service for former Vice President Walter Frederick “Fritz” Mondale held Sunday.

University hosts Walter Mondale memorial service; Biden recollects

by Alex Steil
Published May 1, 2022
The University hosted former Vice President Walter Mondale’s memorial service on Sunday, with President Joe Biden, Gov. Tim Walz and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith in attendance with University faculty and Mondale relatives.
Legislature gears up to pass omnibus bills; what does that mean?

Legislature gears up to pass omnibus bills; what does that mean?

by Alex Steil
Published April 19, 2022
Many omnibus bills will likely be referred to a conference committee after floor passage within the next month.
Proposed state funding bills would give UMN much less than requested

Proposed state funding bills would give UMN much less than requested

by Alex Steil
Published April 14, 2022
Following the University’s request for nearly $1 billion, the House proposed just over $32 million and the Senate $2.5 million.
Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill into law on Thursday.

Proposed bill gives University $650,000 to create state clean water plan

by Alex Steil
Published April 8, 2022
The bill was included in the House omnibus bill and would require the University to create a clean water plan for the next 50 years.
Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill into law on Thursday.

Proposed bill replaces Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day

by Alex Steil
Published April 1, 2022
A bill to replace Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the state level passed out of the State Government Committee and will be voted on by the full House in the future.
Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill into law on Thursday.

Proposed bill would overhaul Regent selection process

by Alex Steil
Published March 28, 2022
The bill would add a faculty member and employee organization to the Board of Regents, as well as reform the Council that recommends Regents to the full legislature.
University of Minnesotas Baseline Tennis Center on Monday, Feb. 28.

Student athletes testify to Senate about three cut sports programs

by Alex Steil
Published March 1, 2022
Legislators and athletes were concerned about the Regent’s process to cut three mens sports programs in fall 2020; legislators said this could have future implications for budget matters and regent selection.
The Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Wednesday, Jan. 19.

MN House introduces no-knock warrant restrictions; how did we get here?

by Alex Steil
Published February 28, 2022
After the police killing of Amir Locke, legislation was introduced in the Minnesota House to reduce no-knock warrants.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel testifies in front of the Senate Higher Education Policy Committee Tuesday, Feb. 8. University officials testified later that day to the House committee to present the $936 budget request.

Higher Education committees hear UMN budget request

by Alex Steil
Published February 17, 2022
University officials presented their supplemental budget request to the House and Senate Higher Education committees, leaving some GOP members unsure on the size of the request.
Carter Yost and Grace Johnson pose for a portrait in front of Coffman Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 12. Yost and Johnson testified in front of the House Higher Education committee stating demands from students, including a university $15 minimum wage, public safety and green energy.

MSA testifies to MN House Higher Ed. Committee

by Alex Steil
Published February 16, 2022
MSA talked about raising the student minimum wage, increasing public safety and making the Board of Regents selection process more transparent.
First Lady Jill Biden speaks at the Child Development Laboratory School to praise the American Rescue Plan and host a discussion among early childhood leaders on Wednesday, Feb. 9. From left to right: Gov. Tim Walz, First Lady Jill Biden, Sec. of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and Shawnice Walls.

First Lady Jill Biden, Governor Walz host roundtable at UMN

by Alex Steil
Published February 9, 2022
Biden, Walz and others host an early childhood education event at the University’s Child Development Laboratory School.
Walz proposes $2.7 billion budget with $214 million for UMN

Walz proposes $2.7 billion budget with $214 million for UMN

by Alex Steil
Published February 2, 2022
If approved, the University of Minnesota would receive $142 million for building upgrades and $72 million for a renovated chemistry laboratory.
A voter waits in line to cast their ballot outside Marcy Open Elementary School on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.

What students need to know for Feb. 1 political caucuses

by Alex Steil
Published January 30, 2022
Minneapolis DFL goes completely contactless and District 5 GOP will hold an in-person convention.
The Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Wednesday, Jan. 19.

Legislature to receive $7.7 billion surplus, UMN asking $936 million

by Alex Steil
Published January 22, 2022
Looking ahead at the legislative session, there will be talks of how to spend a record-breaking budget.
The Supreme Court building captured on Nov. 21, 2019. Justices heard oral arguments on Dec. 1, 2021, to determine the continuing constitutionality of Roe v. Wade.

Mississippi abortion law argued in front of Supreme Court; students express concern

by Alex Steil
Published December 14, 2021
Students complain of a convoluted system and a professor provides clarifications.
The 17th Avenue Residence Hall as seen on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. Excrement smeared on walls and exit signs being torn down every weekend was the scene on the fourth floor of the residence hall for months that year.

Rampant vandalism in residence halls creates concern among residents

by Alex Steil
Published December 12, 2021
Interim Director of Housing and Residential Life says vandalism has increased in past years, while before it was typically isolated to the destruction of exit signs.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

White House releases fact sheet detailing new information about Build Back Better plan

by Alex Steil
Published September 12, 2021
The plan aims to make college more affordable, among other goals.

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