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Audrey Rauth, Staff Photographer

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A UMPD vehicle at their headquarters on the University of Minnesota campus on Thursday, June 18, 2020.

[Photo] 2024 the most expensive year for UMPD vehicle purchase in the last five years

by Ainsley Brown
Published April 7, 2025
Sally's Saloon's TikTok page offers entertaining content related to the local bar and its guests.

[Photo] Sally’s Saloon is all the talk on TikTok

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published July 22, 2021
Houses in Southeast Como sit in the afternoon sun on Monday, July 5 in Minneapolis, Minn.

[Photo] Who owns Southeast Como? Study finds higher rates of single-family rentals and investor landlords

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published July 16, 2021
Obi Original plays guitar to layer over a newly created computer track on Sunday, July 11 in his home studio in Minneapolis, Minn.

[Photo] Underground update: Local Afro-fusion artist Obi Original prepares for debut EP release

by Frankie Carlson
Published July 16, 2021
Construction close to complete on the Elliot Twins Apartments in on Wednesday, June 30 in Minneapolis, Minn. Elliot Twins Apartments is a public housing option for low-income households on campus. The complex is not specifically mentioned in the spending plan, but could potentially experience renovations under certain initiatives.

[Photo] Frey proposes $28 million in affordable housing and homelessness

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 2, 2021
Gopher Batter Jack Wassel follows through his swing in U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, March 7. The Gophers lost to Indiana, 8-1.

[Photo] Minnesota baseball’s losing skid grows to 13 games after fourth consecutive series sweep

by Tony Liebert
Published May 6, 2021
6:08 a.m. Ford Hall, like every other building on campus, displays a mandatory mask sign for those entering during the COVID-19 pandemic

[Photo] Day in the Life: April 28, 2021

by Minnesota Daily Multimedia Staff
Published April 30, 2021
Members of the local band Distant Edge pose for a portrait outside the Guthrie Theatre on Tuesday, April 27 in Minneapolis, Minnesota From left to right, Sam Swanson on the keys, Nate Erickson on guitar, Nolan Litschewski as lead singer, Aaron Eiden on bass guitar and Jahmal Fischer on drums. “This feels like a really momentous occasion for us, it’s very complete and cohesive and I’m really proud of it,” said Swanson on the release of their debut album.

[Photo] Local band Distant Edge releases long-awaited debut album “Redlight”

by Frankie Carlson, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published April 28, 2021
University of Minnesota Gopher Pitcher Tom Skoro watches his throw meet the batter in U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, March 7. The Gophers lost to Indiana, 8-1.

[Photo] Gophers baseball swept for third straight series

by AJ Condon
Published April 27, 2021
La Doña Cervecería, a latin-influenced craft brewery located on Freemont Ave North, is a short nine minute drive from the University of Minnesota campus.

[Photo] Summer brews near the U

by Frankie Carlson
Published April 23, 2021
Megan Caswell, former Surly bartender, poses for a portrait at Sheridan Memorial Park on Saturday, April 17.

[Photo] Surly to reopen after failed union effort

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published April 22, 2021
University of Minnesota Gopher pitcher Tom Skoro watches his throw meet the batter in U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, March 7. The Gophers lost to Indiana, 8-1.

[Photo] Gophers baseball’s struggles continue against No. 25 Michigan

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 19, 2021
Gopher Batter Jack Wassel follows through his swing in U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, March 7. The Gophers lost to Indiana, 8-1.

[Photo] Minnesota baseball swept; Hawkeyes outscore Gophers 31-2

by AJ Condon
Published April 13, 2021
First Avenue venue sits empty on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. The Minnesota chapter of the National Independent Venue Association was founded by First Avenue, along with other local music venues, to advocate for relief in the form of the SaveMNStages bill.

[Photo] Minnesota venues seek state relief with newly introduced SaveMNStages bill

by Frankie Carlson
Published April 1, 2021
Former University of Minnesota Board of Regents member Michael Hsu poses for a portrait outside of McNamara Alumni Center on Tuesday, March 30. After serving one term on the board, Hsu will not be returning.

[Photo] Outgoing regents look back at their time on the board

by Abbey Machtig
Published March 31, 2021
Gopher batter Jack Wassel follows through his swing in U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, March 7. The Gophers lost to Indiana, 8-1.

[Photo] Nebraska sweeps Gophers in four-game series

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published March 29, 2021
Musician Mack OC poses for a portrait outside of the Voya Financial building on Thursday, March 25. Mack OC is planning on releasing a deluxe version of his most recent mixtape, "Write Back."

[Photo] Underground Update: On Mack OC’s newest project, women do the talking

by Frankie Carlson
Published March 27, 2021
Gopher Batter Jack Wassel follows through his swing in U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, March 7. The Gophers lost to Indiana, 8-1.

[Photo] Gophers baseball completes up and down series against Northwestern

by Tony Liebert
Published March 23, 2021
Unbound pages of the American Jewish World await scanning on Tuesday, March 16 at Elmer L. Andersen Library.

[Photo] University of Minnesota archives the oldest Jewish newspaper in Minnesota

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 19, 2021
Anika Schneider poses for a portrait with a painting of an old family photo on Thursday, March 18 at the Soo Visual Arts Center in Minneapolis. Schneider often uses old family photos as references and inspiration for her own paintings, etchings and collage pieces.

[Photo] Q&A: Local artist Anika Schneider talks racial identity, intimacy and her relationship with her Chinese heritage

by Grace Davis
Published March 19, 2021
Gopher’s Ben Meyers skates past Notre Dame’s Jake Pivonka toward Notre Dame’s goal in the first period of the match on Saturday, Jan. 19 at the 3M Arena at Mariucci.

[Photo] Gophers men’s hockey wins Big Ten Championship 6-4 over Badgers for first title since 2015

by Julianna Landis
Published March 17, 2021
Minnesota’s goalie Jack LaFontaine blocks an attempted goal from Notre Dame’s Graham Slaggert on Saturday, Jan. 16 at the 3M arena at Marriucci.

[Photo] LaFontaine named Big Ten Goaltender of the Year, First Team All-Big Ten

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published March 16, 2021
Gopher Batter Jack Wassel follows through his swing in U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, March 7. The Gophers lost to Indiana, 8-1.

[Photo] Minnesota baseball drops series, wins finale

by AJ Condon
Published March 16, 2021
Karla Godoy da Costa Lima poses for a portrait on Wednesday, March 10 inside Bruininks Hall. Godoy da Costa Lima, a first year graduate student at the U, founded EcoCiclo, a startup that developed Brazil's first biodegradable sanitary pad.

[Photo] University grad student develops Brazil’s first biodegradable pad

by Becca Most
Published March 12, 2021
Houses on 13th Avenue Southeast in Southeast Como on the morning of Tuesday, March 9. Minneapolis is considering a proposal for rent stabilization.

[Photo] Average rent around University saw highest increase in city, CURA study shows

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published March 11, 2021
Minneapolis City Council Ward 2 Candidate Tom Anderson poses for a portrait on Franklin Ave. bridge on Tuesday, March 2. Anderson has been a Minneapolis resident for 14 years, 10 of which have been in Ward 2.

[Photo] Minneapolis Ward 2 City Council candidate brings public service approach

by Samantha Woodward
Published March 6, 2021
David Buchanan, Minneapolis-based writer and filmmaker, poses for a portrait inside the St. Paul Neighborhood Network building on Tuesday, Feb. 23. His film, "Black in Minneapolis," was retitled and released in response to the events of this past summer.

[Photo] Q&A with filmmaker David J. Buchanan on his film “Black in Minneapolis”

by Frankie Carlson
Published February 26, 2021
Black Student Union president Samiat Ajibola poses for a portrait in the BSU room at Coffman Memorial Union on Wednesday, Feb. 24. A junior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Ajibola hopes to continue her education with a Masters in Public Health at the U.

[Photo] By Black students, for Black students: Black Student Union launches scholarship

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published February 26, 2021
The ¡Presente!: 50 Years of Chicano & Latino Studies gallery on Friday, Feb. 19. The art gallery is celebrating the 50th anniversary of University of Minnesota’s Chicano and Latino Studies Department.

[Photo] Chicano and Latino Studies department celebrates 50th anniversary

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 22, 2021
Antony Maikuri, a Ph. D. student in the College of Education and Human Development pursuing Evaluation Studies, poses for a portrait in the St. Paul Student Center on Thursday, Feb. 18.

[Photo] Hope and skepticism: U students look forward after Trump’s immigration policies

by Samantha Woodward, City Reporter
Published February 21, 2021
Minnesota’s goalie Jack LaFontaine blocks an attempted goal from Notre Dame’s Graham Slaggert on Saturday, Jan. 16 at the 3M arena at Marriucci.

[Photo] Gophers men’s hockey sweeps Irish with LaFontaine’s back-to-back shutouts

by Julianna Landis
Published February 14, 2021
A UMPD vehicle at their headquarters on the University of Minnesota campus on Thursday, June 18, 2020.

[Photo] Community responds to UMN’s external review of police

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 14, 2021
A UMPD vehicle at their headquarters on the University of Minnesota campus on Thursday, June 18, 2020.

[Photo] Regents discuss campus safety review; confirm tuition-free program for low-income families

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 13, 2021
Gophers defenseman Jackson LaCombe fist bumps goaltender Jack LaFontaine during player introductions before facing Penn State at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Thursday, Nov. 19.

[Photo] ‘This one blindsided us’: Gophers men’s hockey swept at home in Border Battle

by Julianna Landis
Published February 9, 2021
From left to right, Katie Fischer, Taylor Kraemer, KT Branscom, and Kate Kanfield, members of the local indie-punk band VIAL, pose for a portrait on Sunday, Jan. 31 in Minneapolis. VIAL was named City Pages' "Best New Band" in 2020.

[Photo] Q&A: Everybody’s favorite ‘honk rock’ band, VIAL

by Megan Phillips, Arts & Entertainment Reporter
Published February 3, 2021
Team members celebrate a goal against Notre Dame in the final four minutes of the match on Saturday, Jan. 16 at the 3M Arena at Mariucci. The Gophers lost their second match against Notre Dame 2-1.

[Photo] Gophers men’s hockey sweeps Ohio State on the road

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published January 31, 2021
Jigna Desai, Professor of Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies at the University of Minnesota poses for a portrait in front of her home on Thursday, Jan. 27. Desai is the project leader for Minnesota Transform, an initiative focused on addressing racial injustice at the University.

[Photo] UMN to use $5 million grant to improve relationship with tribal nations

by By Abbey Machtig
Published January 28, 2021
Vitaly Brown, a second year student at the University of Minnesota, poses for a portrait in the Physics and Nanotechnology building on Friday, Jan. 22. “At the end of the day, I really don’t get why people can’t have normal conversations or normal protests,” said Brown, regarding the protest at the Capitol in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6.

[Photo] Insurrection, impeachment and a lost election: Student conservatives consider the future of the GOP

by Samantha Woodward
Published January 25, 2021
The site of Black Table Arts, a new cooperative space for black artists to gather, discuss community issues, collaborate, and create on Friday, Jan. 22.

[Photo] Black Table Arts Cooperative set to open new space

by Nina Raemont, Arts & Entertainment Reporter
Published January 25, 2021
A few pieces from the University of Minnesota’s Music Library are displayed in Wilson Library on Wednesday, Jan. 13. The collection ranges from classical sonata compositions to popular culture and local artists such as Prince.

[Photo] University of Minnesota Music Library seeks to diversify its collection

by Becca Most
Published January 23, 2021
Nadia Aruri dips pita bread into a plate of hummus after drizzling olive oil and sprinkling paprika for finishing touches on Friday, Jan. 15 in Minneapolis. Aruri, a sophomore majoring in Urban Studies, is the Outreach Coordinator for the group Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Minnesota.

[Photo] Sharing Food: Hommous bi Tahini

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published January 18, 2021
Minnesota’s goalie Jack LaFontaine blocks an attempted goal from Notre Dame’s Graham Slaggert on Saturday, Jan. 16 at the 3M arena at Marriucci.

[Photo] Gophers return to home ice, drop both games in series against Notre Dame

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published January 17, 2021
Co-owners Roberto Quiros, left, and Jesus Hernandez pose for a portrait in their new food truck, Sizzlin’ Mexican Grill, on Monday, Dec. 7. “We make all the ingredients fresh every day,” said Hernandez.

[Photo] New taco truck brings the sizzle to Dinkytown

by Emalyn Muzzy, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published December 10, 2020
Gophers defenseman Jackson LaCombe fist bumps goaltender Jack LaFontaine during player introductions before facing Penn State at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Thursday, Nov. 19.

[Photo] Minnesota sweeps Michigan with 4-0 win to end first half with a perfect record

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published December 9, 2020
Gophers forward Ben Meyers approaches Penn State’s goal during the final period at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Thursday, Nov. 19.

[Photo] Minnesota takes game one in Ann Arbor 3-1

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published December 9, 2020
Gophers defenseman Jackson LaCombe fist bumps goaltender Jack LaFontaine during player introductions before facing Penn State at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Thursday, Nov. 19.

[Photo] Gophers sweep Spartans with 4-2 Friday night win, extend win streak to 6-0

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published December 5, 2020
Gophers forward Jaxon Nelson fights for possession against Penn State at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Thursday, Nov. 19.

[Photo] Gophers beat Spartans 3-1, extend win streak to 5-0

by Julianna Landis
Published December 4, 2020
Gophers forward Ben Meyers approaches Penn State’s goal during the final period at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Thursday, Nov. 19.

[Photo] Gophers sweep Buckeyes to start season 4-0 for the first time since 2014

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published November 25, 2020
Gophers forward Jaxon Nelson fights for possession against Penn State at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Thursday, Nov. 19.

[Photo] Gophers hockey sweeps Penn State in season opener

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published November 21, 2020
Laura Molgaard, DVM, poses for a portrait with her dog Lucy on the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus on Friday, Nov. 13. Dr. Molgaard has been the Interim Dean at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine since August of 2019.

[Photo] Interim deans weigh in on the challenges of being in temporary leadership roles during pandemic

by Abbey Machtig
Published November 18, 2020
College Democrats President Claire Anderson poses for a portrait outside the Coffman Student Union on Sunday, Nov. 15. Anderson, who studies political science and French, has served as president of the group since May.

[Photo] Political groups celebrate election results

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 16, 2020
Protesters march on Cedar Ave. S. on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The rally was held to address a People’s Mandate requesting action be taken to end racism, COVID-19 and the recession no matter who wins this year’s presidential election.

[Photo] ‘It’s outrageous’: Over 600 protesters surrounded, detained and arrested on I-94

by Samantha Hendrickson and Lydia Morrell
Published November 6, 2020
Jason Lewis, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, checks in with his campaign team before delivering a speech at the GOP election event in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

[Photo] Election Day wanes with parties, polls

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published November 4, 2020
Njoya Chomilo poses for a portrait in front of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs on Sunday, Oct. 25. Chomilo, in his final year of graduate school, is one of the leaders of a petition to remove Mike Freeman from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs Dean’s Advisory Council.

[Photo] Students continue to push for change in Humphrey School’s relationship with Freeman family

by Katelyn Vue
Published October 29, 2020
Boynton Health pictured on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020.

[Photo] Students voice concerns about Boynton’s capacity for COVID-19 testing and wait times

by Srilekha Garishakurti
Published October 26, 2020
Bang Brewing sits under a light dusting of snow on Sunday, Oct. 25. Boss Febbo and her husband Jay opened Bang Brewing to the public in 2013, operating out of a custom-built grain bin.

[Photo] Going ‘against the grain’: UMN establishing tool to connect organic farmers to brewers

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published October 26, 2020
Boynton Health’s east bank location COVID-19 testing stations stands empty on Wednesday, Sep. 16.

[Photo] University to mail each student a COVID-19 saliva testing kit via Vault Health

by Abbey Machtig
Published October 23, 2020
Emily June Zolfaghari poses for a portrait with information from a toolkit she created based on LGBTQ health on Wednesday, Oct. 14 in Minneapolis. Zolfaghari shared her toolkit with high school nurses to help inform them on LGBTQ health and won an award for her work.

[Photo] Medical student creates toolkit for school nurses to better serve LGBTQ youth

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published October 19, 2020
Swipe Out Hunger is a program at the University of Minnesota where students with meal plans can donate unused meal swipes to help classmates who may not have enough.

[Photo] With COVID-19 restrictions, Swipe Out Hunger looks for new ways to support food insecure students

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published October 13, 2020
A ground sticker located in front of Boynton Health’s COVID-19 testing center on Wednesday, Sep. 16. The testing facility is a small tent located outside the main entrance of Boynton.

[Photo] Boynton expands COVID-19 testing on campus, moves testing location to RecWell

by Abbey Machtig
Published October 13, 2020
University of Minnesota’s International Student and Scholar Services office sits empty on Thursday, Oct. 8. All office services have been moved online and over the phone due to COVID-19 protocols.

[Photo] New ICE proposal compounds anxiety for international students, advocates

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published October 12, 2020
External Vice President of the Pakistani Student Association Amna Dogar mixes a cup of Kashmiri chai on Tuesday, Oct. 6 in Minneapolis. Once the tea is hot, sprinkling in sugar and crushed pistachios completes the warm and filling flavor.

[Photo] Sharing Food: Kashmiri chai

by Nina Raemont
Published October 8, 2020
Umami Fries, seen here on Thursday, Oct. 1 on 14th Avenue Southeast in Dinkytown, is one of the many businesses that has changed their service options due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Restaurants around campus remain closed as students return

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published October 2, 2020
Flyers passed out to residents of the Dinkytown area during a neighborhood safety walk put on by the Minneapolis Police Department, on Thursday, Sep. 24.

[Photo] Masked man in Dinkytown raises questions on mental health, policing

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published October 1, 2020
Portraits for a Purpose founder Hossam Halaweish takes a photo of Connor Corsini on Friday, Sept. 25 in Minneapolis. “At the time COVID was starting, I knew a lot of people were struggling a lot harder than I was," Halaweish explains. He decided to start Portraits for a Purpose, a photography business that donates its proceeds to various nonprofits.

[Photo] UMN student raises thousands of dollars for charity by capturing “Portraits for a Purpose”

by Emalyn Muzzy, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published October 1, 2020
The sidewalk of SE 13th Ave. is shaded by surrounding trees on Thursday, July 23 in Minenapolis.

The intersection of SE 13th Ave. and SE Como Ave. on Thursday, July 23.

[Photo] Minneapolis Planning Commission approves a parking requirement change that may impact future developments near UMN

Published April 22, 2021
Kristin Van Loon, left, and Ryan Fontaine, owners and operators of Hair + Nails Contemporary Art Gallery, pose for a portrait in front of the gallery in Minneapolis on Monday, July 20. The gallery, located on East 35th St., has a new exhibit about queer love opening on Saturday, July 25. 

[Photo] South Minneapolis contemporary art gallery opens two new indoor exhibits

Published July 21, 2020
Kristin Van Loon, left, and Ryan Fontaine, owners and operators of Hair + Nails Contemporary Art Gallery, pose for a portrait in an exhibit space behind the gallery in Minneapolis on Monday, July 20. The gallery, located on East 35th St., has a new exhibit about queer love opening on Saturday, July 25.

Hair + Nails Contemporary Art Gallery, located on East 35th St., has a new exhibit about queer love opening on Saturday, July 25. Kristin Van Loon (left) and Ryan Fontaine (right), who own and operate the gallery, pose for a portrait on Monday, July 20, 2020.

The Japanese Garden is tucked away to the West of the Oswald Visitor Center at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska on Monday, July 13.

Flowers in the Annual Garden surround a small pond with a fountain statue at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska on Monday, July 13.

[Photo] Minnesota Landscape Arboretum nominated as Best Botanical Garden

Published July 16, 2020
Koi fish swim in a pond near the Woodland Azalea Garden at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska on Monday, July 13.

Red roses bloom in the Palma J. Wilson Rose Garden at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum on Monday, July 13.

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