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Minnesotans can vote early in person or by mail until Nov. 4. The deadline for paper and online voter registration is Oct. 15, but people can also register in person on election day.

[Photo] Early voting underway in Minnesota, election officials share voting information

by Grace Aigner
Published October 6, 2024
Jody McGuire poses outside of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival with her dog Chewy on Sept. 17, 2016. McGuire donned an elf costume while Chewy was dressed as a pirate for the fair's pet costume contest.

[Photo] A day at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival

by Max Mueller
Published September 21, 2023
If a progressive has support in the 2024 democratic primary, they may be able to push Biden more to the left, even if they don't win the primary.

[Photo] Students lobby to #LetUMNVote by establishing on-campus early voting, but Minnesota statute prohibits it

by Lydia Morrell
Published October 8, 2020
The Witch's Hat Tower sits in Prospect Park on Monday, June 20, 2016.

[Photo] Prospect Park withdraws from agreement in controversial development

Published September 22, 2019
Kinesiology senior Jared Antilla watches over the crowd from a balcony at the Sssdude-Fest Block Party on Saturday, April 22, 2017. "I haven't seen anything like this in three years," Antilla said. "All the homemade parties get broken up." 

[Photo] MPD, University offices work to prevent large Spring Jam gatherings

Published April 25, 2019
Angie Citlali sings at the Stand With Standing Rock benefit event at the Whole Music Club on Nov. 28, 2016.

Local band The New 86 preforms during the More Local Than Local show at the Whole Music Club.

[Photo] Celebrating fifty years of the Whole Music Club

Published October 11, 2018
Incoming MSA President Simran Mishra and Vice President Mina Kian speak during the final forum of the year at Tate Hall on Tuesday, April 24.

[Photo] UMN could implement institutionalized voter registration

Published May 1, 2019
MSA President Trish Palermo speaks during the final forum of the year at Tate Hall on Tuesday, April 24.

Simran Mishra and Mina Kian speak during the final forum of the year at Tate Hall on April 24, 2018.

MSA President Trish Palermo speaks during the final forum of the year at Tate Hall on April 24, 2018.

[Photo] UMN student government wraps up year; looks to fall semester

Published May 2, 2018
A crew works on construction outside of Pioneer Hall.

Travis Alexander plays a hand pan while waiting in line outside of Hideaway for 4/20 festivities to begin.

Alice Wilsman draws an advertisement for Dial A Donut with chalk outside of Coffman Union.

UMN student Darian Leddy lifeguards at the St. Paul Gymnasium.

The Dinkytown McDonald's, located on the corner of 15th Avenue Southeast and 4th Street Southeast, as seen on April 8.

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Don Lucia speaks about stepping down as the Gophers men's hockey head coach during a press conference on Tuesday, March 20. Lucia coached the team for 19 years.

[Photo] Don Lucia steps down as men's hockey coach after 19 seasons

Published March 20, 2018
Redshirt sophomore Jordan Kozicky watches the pitch during a game against North Dakota State University at Siebert Field on Tuesday, Apr. 4, 2017.

[Photo] Gophers sweep midweek series at U.S. Bank Stadium

Published March 9, 2018
Professor Richard Painter answers questions in an interview at Mondale hall on West Bank on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. Painter sits as vice-chair for the lawsuit against President Trump for allegedly violating the emoluments clause of the constitution.

Catcher/infielder Eli Wilson readies to hit the ball during a game against North Dakota State University at Siebert Field on Apr. 4, 2017.

Members of Students for Justice in Palestine answer questions about divestment efforts during an event at the La Raza Student Cultural Center in Coffman Union on Wednesday, Feb. 28.

President of Students for Justice in Palestine Malak Shahin speaks about divestment efforts to a group at the La Raza Student Cultural Center in Coffman Union on Wednesday, Feb. 28 2018.

[Photo] National SJP conference hosted at UMN faces backlash from pro-Israel groups

Published October 20, 2019
Catcher/infielder Eli Wilson readies to hit the ball during a game against North Dakota State University at Siebert Field on Apr. 4, 2017.

[Photo] Eli Wilson carries on family name behind the plate

Published March 1, 2018
Members of Students for Justice in Palestine answer questions about divestment efforts during an event at the La Raza Student Cultural Center in Coffman Union on Wednesday, Feb. 28.

[Photo] Extension given to professional students excluded from UMN Divest referendum vote

Published March 6, 2018
President of Students for Justice in Palestine Malak Shahin speaks about divestment efforts to a group at the La Raza Student Cultural Center in Coffman Union on Wednesday, Feb. 28.

Catcher/infielder Eli Wilson readies to hit the ball during a game against North Dakota State University at Siebert Field on Apr. 4, 2017.

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[Photo] Street style: Outside with the cuties

Published February 19, 2018
People walk past businesses on 4th Street Southeast in Dinkytown on Sunday, Feb. 18. A group of businesses are being forced to close after the building's owner decided to sell the property.

[Photo] Several Dinkytown businesses to close by mid-summer

Published February 19, 2018
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Gophers guard Kenisha Bell moves the ball up the court during Minnesota's game against Michigan on Wednesday, Feb. 14. at Williams Arena.

Gophers guard Gadiva Hubbard moves the ball up the court during Minnesota's game against Michigan on Wednesday, Feb. 14. at Williams Arena.

Gophers guard Carlie Wagner goes up for a shot during Minnesota's game against Michigan on Wednesday, Feb. 14. at Williams Arena.

[Photo] Gophers top No. 23 Michigan as team looks for NCAA Tournament berth

Published February 15, 2018
People walk outside restaurants along Como Avenue on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

[Photo] Arrival of new businesses draws more traffic to Southeast Como

Published February 15, 2018
Gophers guard Carlie Wagner goes up for a basket during Minnesota's game against Penn State on Sunday. The Gophers won 101-68.

[Photo] Gophers rout Penn State to win second game in a row

Published February 12, 2018
Gophers center Bryanna Fernstrom goes up for a basket during Minnesota's game against Penn State on Sunday. The Gophers won 101-68.

Gophers guard and forward Destiny Pitts dribbles the ball during Minnesota's game against Penn State on Sunday. The Gophers won 101-68.

Gophers guard Jasmine Brunson goes up for a basket during Minnesota's game against Penn State on Sunday. The Gophers won 101-68.

Gophers guard Gadiva Hubbard prepares to shoot during Minnesota's game against Penn State on Sunday, February 12, 2018. The Gophers won 101-68.

[Photo] Gophers fall 82-76 to North Carolina in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

Published December 1, 2021
Gophers guard Kenisha Bell moves the ball up the court during Minnesota's game against Penn State on Sunday. The Gophers won 101-68.

Gophers guard Jasmine Brunson moves the ball up the court during Minnesota's game against Penn State on Sunday. The Gophers won 101-68.

The Minnesota Student Association passed a resolution Tuesday night to advocate for immigrant students

[Photo] MSA passes immigration policy change

Published February 8, 2018
Audience members during a MSA forum on Tuesday, Feb. 6.

[Photo] MSA elections: Here's what you need to know

Published March 11, 2019
New Orleans Saints player Alvin Kamara on the red carpet at the NFL Honors awards on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Northrop Auditorium.

Dascha Polanco on the red carpet at the NFL Honors awards on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Northrop Auditorium.

[Photo] At the NFL Honors Awards, celebrities and sportsmen bring their red carpet best

Published February 5, 2018
Milo Ventimiglia on the red carpet at the NFL Honors awards on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Northrop Auditorium.

Kansas City Chiefs player Tyreek Hill on the red carpet at the NFL Honors awards on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Northrop Auditorium.

Ciara on the red carpet at the NFL Honors awards on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Northrop Auditorium.

The current installment of the new Coffman restaurant Meta Flavors, Tavolino, as seen on Monday, Jan. 29. The new restaurant's format uses student polling to decide which menu it will carry each month.

[Photo] New Coffman restaurant puts emphasis on diversity, sustainability

Published January 29, 2018
Shaun Herzog competes on the high bar during the Gophers' meet against the Air Force on Jan. 21, 2017. The Gophers beat the Air Force 407.700 to 395.350.

[Photo] Gophers defeat Iowa in home opener

Published January 29, 2018
Redshirt seniors Nick Wanzek, left, and Jake Short, both from Inver Grove Heights, have known each other since first grade and now wrestle back-to-back in the Gophers lineup.

[Photo] Jake Short and Nick Wanzek share bond on and off the mat

Published January 25, 2018
A light rail train departs from the Stadium Village station for downtown Minneapolis on Jan. 15, 2017.

[Photo] Changes to light rail prioritize safety, ridership

Published July 6, 2023
Jeff McKinley, resident district manager for the University's food supplier Aramark, fields questions from MSA representatives about the University's dining contract during forum in Frasier 102 on Tuesday, Jan. 23.

Jeff McKinley, resident district manager for the University's food supplier Aramark, fields questions from MSA representatives about the University's dining contract during forum in Frasier 102 on Tuesday.

[Photo] MSA seeks self-operated dining service

Published January 24, 2018
UMN students trudged through the snow to get to classes Monday, Jan. 22 with the metro area facing a snow storm that’s expected to result in up to 10 inches.

[Photo] Minneapolis, UMN campus hit by snowstorm

Published January 23, 2018
Gophers men's basketball head coach Richard Pitino speaks with media at the new Athlete's Village basketball facilities on Monday. The team held their first practice at the new facility on Jan. 9, 2018.

[Photo] Gophers’ Richard Pitino out after eight seasons

Published March 15, 2021
A vacant church located at 1035 14th Ave SE could be remodeled into a center for the arts if granted approval by city officials.

A vacant church located at 1035 14th Ave SE could be remodeled into a center for the arts if granted approval by city officials.

[Photo] Historical Southeast Como building may get fresh start as arts center

Published January 19, 2018
Tristan Duran competes on the high bar during the Gophers' meet against the Air Force on Jan. 21, 2017. The Gophers beat the Air Force 407.700 to 395.350.

[Photo] Shane Wiskus impresses in debut as Minnesota opens season

Published January 15, 2018
Redshirt senior Titania Markland competes during the Border Battle at the Field House on Saturday.

[Photo] Sabin excels on her birthday; Eastman highlights Drake Relays

Published April 30, 2018
Gophers Jackson Wellenstein, Ben Psicihulis, and Matthew Baker compete in the 4x400-meter relay during the Border Battle on Saturday. The relay team finished 3:18.73, helping secure the Gopher's fourth-consecutive Border Battle title.

[Photo] Jackson Wellenstein leads Gophers to win

Published January 15, 2018
Gophers center Reggie Lynch reaches to block a shot against Indiana University on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Williams Arena.

[Photo] Reggie Lynch recommended for expulsion after third allegation of sexual misconduct, reports say

Published January 10, 2018
Mark Coyle speaks during a press conference in 2016. Coyle said he has suspended Lynch from the team, but the Gophers basketball player will still be able to practice with the team.

Lt. Gov. Tina Smith discusses a new initiative for young women of Minnesota on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2016 at the Veterans Service Building in St. Paul.

[Photo] Tina Smith to fill Al Franken’s senate seat

Published December 13, 2017
Campus connectors travel between Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses via the University's Transitway on Sunday, Dec. 10. The University is in talks with the Prospect Park Association to potentially relocate the Transitway to allow for further development of the neighborhood. 

[Photo] University of Minnesota, Prospect Park look to move transitway

Published December 11, 2017
Senior center Jessie Edwards goes up to shoot at Williams Arena on Dec. 14, 2016.

Raymond Dehn looks over election results during his Election Day party at Du Nord Craft Spirits on Nov. 7.

[Photo] Dehn votes fall short, campaign sees victories in student precincts

Published November 8, 2017
Tom Hoch's supporters applaud after hearing him speak during his election night party at his campaign office on Nov. 7.

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Sexual assault advocate Abby Honold speaks to a crowd on East Bank on April 18.

A view of WaHu apartments on Jan. 15, 2017. WaHu is owned by North Bay Companies.

A flash sheet and Stranger Things-inspired art sit on display at Lady Liberty Tattoo in St. Paul Park on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The shop will be offering discounted tattoos from flash sheets and will be hosting a Stranger Things-themed art show in honor of Friday the 13th.

Artist Travis Chavez tattoos jack-o-lanterns on Sierra Burke at Lady Liberty Tattoo in St. Paul Park on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The shop is one of many participating in the tradition of offering discounted flash tattoos in honor of Friday the 13th.

[Photo] A&E’s guide to Friday the 13th

Published October 12, 2017
President Eric Kaler fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in his office in Morrill Hall on Friday, April 28, 2017.

[Photo] Kaler recommends 15 percent nonresident, non-reciprocity tuition hike

Published October 10, 2017
All nine panels which were defaced following the Paint the Bridge event on Friday have been painted over as of Sunday morning.

A paper plate reading "Mesa Pizza Stadium Village is permanently closed" hangs taped to the door of the Stadium Village Mesa Pizza location on Sunday.

[Photo] Mesa Pizza in Stadium Villages closes

Published October 9, 2017
Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen carries the ball up the court during the first game of the WNBA Finals at Williams Arena on Sept. 24, 2017. Whalen helped lead the team to victory, scoring 17 points in the final game against the Los Angeles Sparks.

[Photo] Whalen helps Lynx win WNBA title at Williams Arena

Published October 6, 2017
Lynx forward Maya Moore carries the ball up the court during the first game of the WNBA Finals at Williams Arena on Sept. 24. 2017. The Lynx went on to win the championship.

Gophers forward Mike Szmatula looks for a passing outlet against Michigan on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at Mariucci Arena.

[Photo] 'Bulldog' Szmatula serves important role for Gophers

Published October 5, 2017
Head coach Richard Pitino talks to the Gophers during a timeout on Thursday, Mar. 16, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Bradley Center. The Gophers played against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.

[Photo] Richard Pitino on his father: 'I want what’s best for him, and that’s about as far as I’m going to go with it'

Published October 2, 2017
Voters line up outside of First Congressional Church in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on Nov. 8, 2016. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and hundreds of voters came out early to cast their votes.

[Photo] With early voting underway, University student groups push to register students

Published October 2, 2017
Redshirt sophomore middle blocker Taylor Morgan blocks the ball from Wisconsin at Maturi Pavilion on Nov. 26, 2016.

[Photo] Taylor Morgan brings energy, enthusiasm from bench

Published September 28, 2017
Senior forward Julianna Gernes dribbles up the field on Nov. 4, 2016 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

[Photo] Gophers win on golden goal to send team into Big Ten tournament

Published October 26, 2017
Student Nicole Lyren gets a flu shot at a walk-in clinic at Boynton Health Dec. 8, 2015.

[Photo] Boynton gears up for flu season with vaccine clinics

Published September 28, 2017
Athletics Director Mark Coyle sits down to talk with the Minnesota Daily to field questions on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at Bierman Field Athletic Building.

[Photo] Coyle on football team: 'P.J. has come in and has brought a sense of urgency to our program'

Published September 29, 2017
Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen dribbles the ball during the first game of the WNBA Finals at Williams Arena on Sunday, Sept. 24. The Lynx lost 85-84.

[Photo] UMN welcomes WNBA Finals to campus

Published September 25, 2017
Lynx forward Maya Moore takes the ball up the court in the first game of the WNBA Finals at Williams Arena on Sunday, Sept. 24. The Lynx lost 85-84.

Above: Former Minnesota Student Association President Abeer Syedah speaks during an MSA forum in Mondale Hall on Sept. 13, 2016. Below: Former Minnesota Student Association President Joelle Stangler talks about her visions for the student group's future at the election debate at Coffman on April 8, 2015.

Former Minnesota Student Association President Abeer Syedah speaks during an MSA forum in Mondale Hall on Sept. 13, 2016.

[Photo] Life after MSA: Inside the many careers of former UMN student body presidents

Published September 21, 2017
Head coach P.J. Fleck fields questions from the media during the Big Ten Media Days event Tuesday at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.

Head coach P.J. Fleck fields questions from the media during the Big Ten Media Days event Tuesday at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.

[Photo] PJ Fleck, players speak at Big Ten Media Days

Published July 29, 2022
From left, students Laura Darling, Nadja Malby, Alison Gould and Grant Zastoupil hang a hammock outside of Territorial Hall in the Superblock on March 24, 2016.

[Photo] Diversity in the Big 10: a multifaceted approach

Published September 11, 2017
Setter Samantha Seliger-Swenson cheers after the Gophers score a point on Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion.

[Photo] Four years in the making, Samantha Seliger-Swenson is ready for her senior campaign

Published September 6, 2018
House District 60B-elect Ilhan Omar speaks at her election party on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 at the Courtyard Marriott on West Bank in Minneapolis

[Photo] State Rep. Ilhan Omar appears on cover of Time magazine

Published September 7, 2017
House District 60B-elect Ilhan Omar speaks at her election party on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 at the Courtyard Marriott on West Bank in Minneapolis. Omar won the seat for House District 60B.

A view outside of Sssdude-Nutz in Dinkytown on June 6.

[Photo] Sssdude-nutz hits the road for good

Published September 7, 2017
President Eric Kaler delivers his State of the University address at Coffman Union Theater on Thursday, March 7, 2016.

[Photo] Search for new UMN president begins

Published July 18, 2018
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