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All content by Alexi Gusso

City Council passes $1.1 billion 2014 budget

by Alexi Gusso
Published December 12, 2013

New City Council could change Dinkytown

by Alexi Gusso
Published December 5, 2013

Biking initiative ends, projects continue

by Alexi Gusso
Published November 26, 2013
University student Mose Kusik holds a chicken at Chicken Run Rescue on Sunday afternoon.

Come winter, chicken owners balk

by Alexi Gusso
Published November 20, 2013
Minneapolis city council ward 3 incumbent Diane Hofstede speaks to her party guests about her loss to Jacob Frey and what's next for her in Northeast Minneapolis on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013.

Incumbents talk future after loss

by Alexi Gusso
Published November 18, 2013

Armed man puts U on alert

by Alexi Gusso
Published November 11, 2013
Frontrunner mayoral candidate Betsy Hodges speaks to supporters at 612 Brew in Northeast.

After three days, Hodges elected mayor

by Alexi Gusso
Published November 7, 2013
Minneapolis attorney Jacob Frey declares victory over Ward 3 councilwoman Diane Hofstede

Frey unseats Hofstede as Ward 3 council member

by Alexi Gusso
Published November 5, 2013

How to: Election Day 2013

by Alexi Gusso
Published November 5, 2013

Mayoral candidate Mark Andrew outraises in home stretch

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 30, 2013
Sharon Anderson makes an opening statement at a St. Paul mayoral forum on Thursday at the St. Paul School District offices.

Coleman breezes through easy race

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 28, 2013

St. Paul mayoral candidates debate for the first time

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 25, 2013
Conservation biology junior Jamee Snyder, College Democrats member Andrea Whitaker and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak play in a moon bounce Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, during Voterpalooza on Northrop Plaza.

Weighing candidates’ ‘cool factor’

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 23, 2013
University of Minnesota students and student groups have a wide range of reactions surrounding allegations of sexual misconduct and a possible coverup of child pornography claims among Catholic Church leaders.

Catholic students torn over allegations

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 22, 2013

Student group forms to support Hodges

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 17, 2013
Sellers at Flamingo's Divine Finds in Minneapolis do business on Sunday at a seasonal flea market. Outdoor markets like this have finally been legalized in the last year.

Ban lifted, but few flea markets hop to it

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 15, 2013

Man electrocuted in Dinkytown climb

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 10, 2013
President of College Democrats Laura Pratt writes on a whiteboard while group members brainstorm ideas for an event that would educate students on ranked choice voting on Wednesday evening in STSS. The student group endorsed Mark Andrew and Jacob Frey.

Few groups jump to endorse

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 10, 2013

Man hospitalized after climbing Dinkytown utility pole

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 9, 2013
From left: Kurt Dornfeld and Tim Holden. (Not pictures: Sharon Anderson)

St. Paul mayor Coleman faces three challengers

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 2, 2013

Independent expenditure groups form to support Andrew, Hodges

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 1, 2013
Participants start the Big Gay Race 5K under the Central Avenue bridge on the St. Anthony Main Street on Saturday.

After honeymoon, marriage fight still running

by Alexi Gusso
Published September 30, 2013

Students, candidates talk Dinkytown

by Alexi Gusso
Published September 25, 2013
Senior Tatiana Hakanson, right, registers to vote at "Voterpalooza" hosted by MPIRG, MSA and FairVote MN at Northrop Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. City council members and mayoral candidates spoke with students to inform them about the upcoming election.

Voterpalooza brings candidates to the U

by Alexi Gusso
Published September 25, 2013

Voterpalooza, mayoral forum welcome city candidates to campus

by Alexi Gusso
Published September 24, 2013

Minneapolis among top 10 most energy-efficient US cities

by Alexi Gusso
Published September 19, 2013
Minnesota State Representative Karen Clark (DFL), sponsor of the marriage equality bill, speaks at Coffman Union on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013.

Political action committees continue marriage fight

by Alexi Gusso
Published September 19, 2013

City candidates skip campus

by Alexi Gusso
Published September 18, 2013

U tests new services model to cut costs

by Alexi Gusso
Published September 17, 2013
Libertarian Party candidate Michael Katch, incumbent City Council member Diane Hofstede, DFL-endorsed Jacob Fry and Green Party candidate Kristina Gronquist answer questions discussing issues facing Northeast artists and other neighborhood concerns in a debate on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013 at the Ritz Theater in Northeast Minneapolis.

Third ward candidates talk art

by Alexi Gusso
Published September 12, 2013

Arrest made in shooting of north Minneapolis infant

by Alexi Gusso
Published September 10, 2013
Humphrey School fellow and former Speaker of the Minnesota House Steve Sviguum explains the process of passing a bill in a workshop entitled “Governing 101” on September 6, 2013 in Sabathani Community Center. Sviguum partnered with Isuroon, a Minneapolis-based organization dedicated to Somali women’s health issues, to give a series of workshops to teach Somali men and women about the Legislative process.

Sviggum partners with Somali organization

by Alexi Gusso
Published September 9, 2013

Rybak invites Chicago’s gay couples to marry in Minn.

by Alexi Gusso
Published September 5, 2013

U weighs new college

by Alexi Gusso
Published September 5, 2013

University considers merger of CBS and CFANS

by Alexi Gusso
Published September 4, 2013

Andrew, Frey lead campaign donations

by Alexi Gusso
Published September 4, 2013

Regents to vote on Fairview, Vikings

by Alexi Gusso
Published May 9, 2013

Kaler talks smoking ban, DREAM Act

by Alexi Gusso
Published May 8, 2013
Tony Wagner, Bailey Alto, and Morgan Goronkin were selected as the new editor in chief, business operations officer, and president.

Minnesota Daily announces new OP staff

by Alexi Gusso
Published May 6, 2013

DREAM Act passes Senate

by Alexi Gusso
Published May 2, 2013

A push for greater MN internships

by Alexi Gusso
Published April 25, 2013

Kaler to critics: look forward, not to the past

by Alexi Gusso
Published April 24, 2013
Three-year-old Baxter Fiscus looks at the bear exhibit at the Bell Museum of Natural History as he tours with his mom Lynne and brother Braxton on Wednesday, April 17, 2013.

Bell Museum could get new life

by Alexi Gusso
Published April 18, 2013

Lecturer and alumna finished race before bombs

by Alexi Gusso
Published April 17, 2013
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson gives a brief history of Fairview Health Services and the University of Minnesota Medical Center during a hearing on the potential Fairview merger with South Dakota based Sanford Health Sunday, April 7, 2013, at the State Capitol.

Merge likely in University’s hands

by Alexi Gusso
Published April 8, 2013

Kaler talks Tubby, alcohol, Legislature

by Alexi Gusso
Published April 3, 2013

Apps open for student reps to Board of Regents

by Alexi Gusso
Published March 27, 2013
University President Eric Kaler presents new operational efficiency data during a meeting of the Senate Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at the Minnesota state Capitol.

Lawmakers react to consultant report on U administration

by Alexi Gusso
Published March 13, 2013

Regents approve arboretum addition, AHC lease

by Alexi Gusso
Published March 11, 2013

Report: U can improve

by Alexi Gusso
Published March 11, 2013
A car rests in a yard early Sunday, March 3, 2013, on the 400s block of Thirteenth Ave. SE. The vehicle damaged several street signs and Burrito Locos' patio fence.

Drunken driver crashes into B. Loco

by Alexi Gusso
Published March 5, 2013

Obama nominates 3 cabinet members

by Alexi Gusso
Published March 4, 2013

Former regent Sviggum will return to the U

by Alexi Gusso
Published February 28, 2013
University President Eric Kaler in his Morrill Hall office Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. Kaler will deliver his second State of the University address Thursday.

Kaler talks MOOCs, Legislature and gun control

by Alexi Gusso
Published February 27, 2013
Abdul Omari, a third-year doctoral candidate studying international and comparative development education, earned the recommendation of the Joint Higher Education Committee on Regent Selection for the student at-large position on the University's Board of Regents on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at the State Office Building in St. Paul.

Committee names 4 University regents

by Alexi Gusso
Published February 27, 2013

Kaler talks MOOCs, year-round calendar and State of the U

by Alexi Gusso
Published February 26, 2013

Joint legislative committee to recommend four regents

by Alexi Gusso
Published February 26, 2013

Consultant’s review of U admin structure underway

by Alexi Gusso
Published February 21, 2013

U to work out kinks of year-round calendar

by Alexi Gusso
Published February 18, 2013
University of Minnesota Board of Regents incumbent at-large representatives Linda Cohen, left, and Dean Johnson on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at the state Capitol.

Three battle for at-large Regent spot

by Alexi Gusso
Published February 14, 2013

U grad to sit with Michelle Obama at State of the Union

by Alexi Gusso
Published February 11, 2013

U to test year-round calendar

by Alexi Gusso
Published February 11, 2013

University hires consultant for $48K review

by Alexi Gusso
Published February 11, 2013
Chair Linda Cohen addresses the Board of Regents meeting on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at McNamara Alumni Center.

Regents approve looser alcohol ad restrictions

by Alexi Gusso
Published February 11, 2013
Ertugrul Tuzcu

Businessmen vie for Hung’s spot

by Alexi Gusso
Published February 7, 2013

Boy Scouts postpone decision to lift ban on gays

by Alexi Gusso
Published February 6, 2013
President Barack Obama speaks for tighter gun control on Feb. 4, 2013, at the Minneapolis Police Department Special Operations Center.

Obama brings gun law platform to Minneapolis

by Alexi Gusso
Published February 5, 2013
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler delivers his State of the University address Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at Coffman Union.

Kaler: U strong, ‘flaws not fatal’

by Alexi Gusso
Published February 4, 2013
Chris Tastad, right, shakes hands with State Rep. Joe Atkins, DFL-Inver Grove Heights, after a meeting at the Minnesota State Office Building on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, in St. Paul.

Three students vie for open Board of Regents seat

by Alexi Gusso
Published January 31, 2013

Obama to visit Minneapolis on Monday

by Alexi Gusso
Published January 29, 2013

Boy Scouts may drop nationwide ban on gay youths, leaders

by Alexi Gusso
Published January 29, 2013

Four arrested in connection with Brazil nightclub fire that killed 232

by Alexi Gusso
Published January 29, 2013

Kaler responds to admin. criticism, funding

by Alexi Gusso
Published January 28, 2013

Former Senate staffer Brodkorb critically injured in car crash

by Alexi Gusso
Published January 24, 2013

University to review administrative spending

by Alexi Gusso
Published January 22, 2013

Regents to take up capital request

by Alexi Gusso
Published December 12, 2012

Kaler talks budget, holiday plans

by Alexi Gusso
Published December 12, 2012

Budget, tax reform will be legislative priorities in 2013

by Alexi Gusso
Published December 11, 2012

Minn. Legislature could pass new anti-bullying law in 2013

by Alexi Gusso
Published December 6, 2012

Diversity forum to be launched

by Alexi Gusso
Published December 5, 2012

Minn. Secretary of State would support early voting legislation

by Alexi Gusso
Published November 28, 2012

Kluwe, Parrish debate about same-sex marriage

by Alexi Gusso
Published November 27, 2012
Students Supporting Israel president Ilan Sinelnikov, center, leads a march Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, on Northrop Mall.

Pro-Israel students rally on campus

by Alexi Gusso
Published November 27, 2012
Minnesotans United for All Families youth organizer Yer Lor packs up the group's Dinkytown office Saturday afternoon. The group opened the office weeks before Election Day to ramp up campaign efforts against the marriage amendment, which was rejected by voters last Tuesday.

Amendment defeat opens marriage conversation

by Alexi Gusso
Published November 12, 2012

Obama wins Florida

by Alexi Gusso
Published November 10, 2012

Kaler talks amendments, VP search

by Alexi Gusso
Published November 8, 2012
Alex Sand, and Nam Dorjee are full of emotions when it was announced that the marriage amendment did not pass at the Minnesota United election party in St. Paul Tuesday evening.

Minnesota crushes proposed marriage amendment

by Alexi Gusso
Published November 7, 2012

Final poll shows Obama, Romney tied at 47 percent

by Alexi Gusso
Published November 6, 2012

Executive order allows displaced New Yorkers to vote anywhere in state

by Alexi Gusso
Published November 6, 2012

Obama, Ryan campaign last minute in Wisconsin

by Alexi Gusso
Published November 5, 2012

Obama, Christie survey Sandy damage

by Alexi Gusso
Published November 1, 2012
Former President Bill Clinton speaks in support of President Barack Obama and other Democratic candidates Tuesday morning at McNamara Alumni Center. Clinton’s visit marked the third straight day of visits by Democratic campaigners to campus ahead of next Tuesday’s elections.

Clinton comes to Minnesota in last-minute Obama plug

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 31, 2012

Paul Ryan will arrive at MSP airport today

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 30, 2012
Jeanne Kilde, director of the University of Minnesota’s religious studies program, right, opens the discussion during Monday’s “Religion and the Election” roundtable discussion at the Nolte Center for Continuing Education. Panelists from the history and political science departments also weighed in on the controversial issue of religion’s place in politics.

Professors discuss religion’s role in 2012 election

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 30, 2012

President Barack Obama

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 28, 2012

Mitt Romney

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 28, 2012

Kaler talks budget, campus campaigns

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 23, 2012
Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., speaks Wednesday at a presidential debate watch party. Students for Obama hosted the party at the Bell Museum of Natural History.

Poli-sci researcher weighs in on debate

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 8, 2012
Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., speaks Wednesday at a presidential debate watch party. Students for Obama hosted the party at the Bell Museum of Natural History.

Students, Franken gather for debate watch party

by Alexi Gusso
Published October 4, 2012

Regents discuss clinic renovations

by Alexi Gusso
Published September 17, 2012
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