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Apparel Design student Spencer Versteeg presented his first collection at the Envision Fashion Show as part of Fashion Week MN on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.

[Photo] Fashion Week MN is bigger than fashion this spring season

by Grace Davis
Published April 25, 2021
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President of College Democrats at the University of Minnesota, Braxton Haake, right, talks to U.S. Sen. Al Franken on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 outside of Coffman Union.

[Photo] UMN liberal groups call for accountability after Franken sexual misconduct allegations

Published November 22, 2017
Bethany Hasz runs in the Jack Johnson Women's Gold Race at the Roy Griak Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at Les Bolstad Golf Course.

[Photo] Amid a season of uncertainty, Bethany Hasz caps a long journey with Big Ten cross country title

Published February 25, 2021
Freshman Bethany Hasz runs in the Jack Johnson Women's Gold Race at the Roy Griak Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at Les Bolstad Golf Course.

Minnesota wide receiver Eric Carter runs the ball against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 26.

[Photo] Daily Breakdown: P.J. Fleck era begins with easy matchup against Buffalo

Published August 31, 2017
Computer science sophomores Calvin Greve, left, and James Han, right, play Dota 2 on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 at Bruininks Hall on East Bank during the uDota club's weekly meeting.

[Photo] UMN to drop clunky Wi-Fi network, UofM Secure, for faster option

Published April 27, 2017
Minneapolis City Council voted to deny Doran Companies' demolition of the commercial property building located at 1319 4th Street SE, which houses Mesa Pizza, Dinkytown Tattoo and Camdi Restaurant in Dinkytown.

[Photo] New Minneapolis sick leave rules receive praise, questions

Published April 18, 2017
Minneapolis City Council voted to deny Doran Companies' demolition of the commercial property building located at 1319 4th Street SE, which houses Mesa Pizza, Dinkytown Tattoo and Camdi Restaurant in Dinkytown.

[Photo] Proposed Trump budget could hurt funding for Minneapolis

Published April 3, 2017
Junior Patrick Griffin guards the galleries on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016 at the Weisman Art Museum on East Bank.

[Photo] WAM Collective: Bridging the gap between student and museum

Published January 24, 2017
Minneapolis City Council voted to deny Doran Companies' demolition of the commercial property building located at 1319 4th Street SE, which houses Mesa Pizza, Dinkytown Tattoo and Camdi Restaurant in Dinkytown.

[Photo] Minneapolis City Council condemns Trump travel ban; directs city to protect refugees

Published February 8, 2017
American Relief Agency for the Horn of Africa Executive Director Mohamed Idris and Program Director Mohamad Sheikomer go over a price list of resources to compare with their field offices and to share with other organizations at their office in Columbia Heights on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016.

American Relief Agency for the Horn of Africa Program Director Mohamad Sheikomer speaks to a donor at his office in Columbia Heights on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. ARAHA collects and disperses funds to local offices in Somalia to build hand pump water wells and to distribute food to help citizens during the current drought.

[Photo] MN's Somali community raise funds for families affected by East Africa drought

Published December 13, 2016
Randal Gast, co-owner of Qdoba Mexican Eats in Dinkytown and Dinkytown Business Alliance member, speaks at a town hall about affordable housing and Dinkytown development on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at the Purple Onion Cafe. MSA hosted the town hall for students and members of the Dinkytown community to discuss their concerns about development in the area.

[Photo] Students, neighborhood councils voice concerns over new apartments

Published December 8, 2016
First-year psychology student Angie poses for a portrait in her dorm on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016. Angie says she is a sugar baby because it is an easy way to make money.

Jewelry designer Rachie Pitts of Glitterpitts hangs up earrings on her table on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at The White Page art gallery.

The White Page, a local art gallery, hosted its 3rd artist market over the weekend with 23 local artists, including ceramics created by Stephanie DeArmond.

Ceramist Stephanie DeArmond tries on a necklace made by Tess Weinberg of Belle Isle Design Co on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at The White Page art gallery. The White Page hosted its 3rd artist market with 23 local artists over the weekend.

[Photo] Roundup: Best local gift giving ideas for the holidays

Published December 8, 2016
Jewelry designer Tess Weinberg of Belle Isle Design Co lays out jewelry on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at The White Page art gallery.

Ceramist Amanda Dobbratz talks with ceramist Erin Paradis while setting up her table on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at The White Page art gallery.

Hamlin University creative writing and women

[Photo] 19-year-old slam poet, Blythe Baird, on her book, creative process and writing

Published December 1, 2016
Wisconsin celebrates keeping the Paul Bunyan axe trophy after winning the game against Minnesota 31-17 at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016.

Minnesota running back Rodney Smith runs the ball against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Wisconsin won 31-17 over Minnesota.

Minnesota wide receiver Eric Carter runs the ball against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. The Badgers beat the Gophers 31-17.

Wisconsin cornerback Sojourn Shelton intercepts a Minnesota pass at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Wisconsin won 31-17 over Minnesota.

Minnesota running back Rodney Smith runs the ball against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Wisconson won 31-17 over Minnesota.

[Photo] Wisconsin defeats Minnesota for 13th straight season

Published November 27, 2016
Wisconsin cornerback Sojourn Shelton intercepts a Minnesota pass at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Wisconson won 31-17 over Minnesota.

[Photo] Abysmal second half leads to Gophers loss at Wisconsin

Published November 27, 2016
Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner runs the ball against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Wisconson won 31-17 over Minnesota.

[Photo] Minnesota and Washington State to face in Holiday Bowl

Published December 4, 2016
Wisconsin linebacker Ryan Connelly tackles Minnesota wide receiver Eric Carter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Wisconson won 31-17 over Minnesota.

[Photo] Daily Breakdown: Gophers have uphill battle in Holiday Bowl against Washington State

Published December 27, 2016
Minnesota wide receiver Eric Carter runs the ball against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Wisconson won 31-17 over Minnesota.

Minnesota defensive back KiAnte Hardin tackles Wisconsin Quintez Cephus at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Wisconson won 31-17 over Minnesota.

Minnesota's Carlie Wagner runs the ball against Georgetown's Dorothy Adomako at Williams Arena on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016. Minnesota won 68-60 over Georgetown.

Minnesota defensive back KiAnte Hardin fends off Northwestern wide receiver Marcus McShepard at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 19, 2016. Minnesota won 29-12 over Northwestern at their last home game of the season.

[Photo] Ten Gophers football players suspended indefinitely

Published December 15, 2016
Minnesota wrestles for the ball against Northwestern at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. Minnesota won 29-12 over Northwestern at their last home game of the season.

Minnesota's Nick Connelly engages with Northwestern's C.J. Robbins at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. Minnesota won 29-12 over Northwestern at their last home game of the season.

Minnesota running back Shannon Brooks fends off Northwestern safety Godwin Igwebuike at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. Minnesota won 29-12 over Northwestern at their last home game of the season.

Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner hands the ball off to Shannon Brooks at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. Minnesota won 29-12 over Northwestern at their last home game of the season.

Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner runs into the end zone for the final touchdown against Northwestern. Minnesota won 29-12 against Northwestern.

Minnesota's Tyler Moore takes the field for the Gopher's last home game of the season against Northwestern. Minnesota won 29-12.

Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner runs the ball against Northwestern at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. Minnesota won 29-12 over Northwestern at their last home game of the season.

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Psychology junior Ighedosa Ogbeide

Demonstrators march in support of Philando Castile down University Avenue in St. Paul on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016.

Robert Lin chants during a march for Philando Castile while walking down Selby Avenue in St. Paul on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016. The Twin Cities Coalition for Justice 4 Jamar organized a gathering at J.J. Hill Montessori Magnet School after Ramsey County attorney John Choi announced charges against St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo Yanez for the death of Philando Castile.

[Photo] St. Anthony officer charged in shooting death of Philando Castile

Published November 16, 2016
Demonstrators left messages on the doors of the St. Paul Police Western District Station on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016. The Twin Cities Coalition for Justice 4 Jamar organized a gathering at J.J. Hill Montessori Magnet School after Ramsey County attorney John Choi announced charges against St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo Yanez for the death of Philando Castile.

Demonstrators left messages on the doors of the St. Paul Police Western District Station on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016. The Twin Cities Coalition for Justice 4 Jamar organized a gathering at J.J. Hill Montessori Magnet School after Ramsey County attorney John Choi announced charges against St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo Yanez for the death of Philando Castile.

Ighedosa Ogbeide

Ikran Haji

Chaz Fenske

Erika Romero

Anas Mohammed

Juliet Paulson

Emily Everson

Lucas Mortensen

Demonstrators left messages on the doors of the St. Paul Police Western District Station on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016. The Twin Cities Coalition for Justice 4 Jamar organized a gathering at J.J. Hill Montessori Magnet School after Ramsey County attorney John Choi announced charges against St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo Yanez for the death of Philando Castile.

Amy Caslow signs to her son Asher Caslow, 6, while walking him into Metro Deaf School in St. Paul on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016.

[Photo] For some blended families, deaf literacy vital for communication

Published November 17, 2016
Asher Caslow, 6, walks into school with his mom, Amy Caslow in St. Paul on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016. Asher is in his fourth year at Metro Deaf School, a public charter school that serves students who are primarily deaf, deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing, where he learns American Sign Language and English.

Asher Caslow, 6, adds a date to his class' calendar at Metro Deaf School in St. Paul on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016.

Sophomores Sam Peterman, Lydia Fess, Andrew Carlson and Tait Anderson stand outside the Republican Party of Minnesota headquarters at a protest against Donald Trump on Nov. 10, 2016.

Muslim women watch a protest against Donald Trump march down Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016.

Protesters start marching on 94W during a protest against Donald Trump in Minneapolis on Nov. 10, 2016.

Neighborhoods Organizing for Change Economic Justice Organizer Rod Adams speaks to protesters at a protest against Donald Trump outside the Humphrey School for Public Affairs on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016.

Amethyst Macrae and Preston Rodrigues take a photo together at the Republican Party of Minnesota's Victory Party at the Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington on Nov. 8, 2016.

Barb Kampmeier, left, and Eva Norman, right, watch election results come in at the Republican Party of Minnesota's Victory Party at the Radisson Blue Mall of America in Bloomington on Nov. 8, 2016.

U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer speaks at the Republican Party of Minnesota's Victory Party at the Radisson Blue Mall of America in Bloomington on Nov. 8, 2016.

High schoolers Maddy Paja, Mackenzie Bolduc and Marissa Bolduc, and Laura and Cliff Schutter sit and wait for the election to be called at the Republican Party of Minnesota's Victory Party at the Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington, MN on Nov. 8, 2016.

U.S. Representative Keith Ellison speaks to students on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 outside of Coffman. Minnesota Democrats held a rally encouraging students to get involved and vote.

Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies professor Michelle Garvey lectures during her feminist theory class on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 at the Bell Museum. Garvey reminded students that lecture is cancelled Tuesday so students have no excuse not to vote in the general election on Nov. 8.

In GWSS department, some professors use the election to spur discussion

by Chelsea Gortmaker
Published November 7, 2016
U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison speaks to students on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 outside of Coffman Union. Minnesota Democrats held a rally encouraging students to get involved and vote.

[Photo] Four Minnesota Democrats visit the U to talk voting local

Published November 5, 2016
Graduate student Carli Schulz runs at Rocky

[Photo] Strong showings for Gophers runners this weekend

Published November 7, 2016
President of College Democrats at the University of Minnesota, Braxton Haake, right, talks to U.S. Sen. Al Franken on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 outside of Coffman Union. Minnesota Democrats held a rally encouraging students to get involved and vote.

Ilhan Omar, candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 60B, speaks to students on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 outside of Coffman Union. Minnesota Democrats held a rally encouraging students to get involved and vote.

Painter Dyani White Hawk embroiders porcupine quills onto a canvas on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 in her Northeast studio at the Thorp Building. White Hawk is Sicangu Lakota, member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, and creates artwork that incorporates Lakota porcupine quillwork with modern abstract painting.

[Photo] Native American artist Dyani White Hawk is ready to get you talking

Published November 2, 2016
Painter Dyani White Hawk embroiders porcupine quills onto a canvas on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 in her Northeast studio at the Thorp Building. White Hawk is Sicangu Lakota, member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, and creates artwork that incorporates Lakota porcupine quillwork with modern abstract painting.

Plus Dog Collective is a community of 15 members that publishes an anthology of comics and art twice a year. The core members, April Kasulis, Marissa Luna, and Alex Araiza met at MCAD and began Plus Dog Collective in 2014.

Plus Dog Collective members April Kasulis, left, Alex Araiza, center, and Marissa Luna, right, pose for a portrait on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 in Minneapolis. They will attend Short Run Seattle, a comix and art festival, next weekend to promote Plus Dog Collective and connect with other artists.

[Photo] Minneapolis artist collective Plus Dog is working on their fourth zine

Published November 1, 2016
Computer science sophomores Calvin Greve, left, and James Han, right, play Dota 2 on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 at Bruininks Hall on East Bank during the uDota club's weekly meeting.

History juniors Nick Carrigan, left, and Ian Lambert, right, play Dota 2 on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 at Bruininks Hall on East Bank with the uDota club during its weekly meeting.

[Photo] University e-sports groups gain members, popularity

Published November 2, 2016
Mechanical engineering senior and uDota President Burke Minahan plays Dota 2 on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 at Bruininks Hall on East Bank.

Geography sophomore Ryan Mercurio, right, plays Dota 2 on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 at Bruininks Hall on East Bank. The team participates recreationally as well as in the Collegiate Star League, where teams from colleges and universities in North America play competitively for prizes.

Midwest Mountaineering founder and owner Rod Johnson and his 4-year-old rescue dog Finney pose for a portrait in his store on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 on West Bank. Johnson started his business in 1970 to get climbing gear at wholesale and began selling out of his kitchen for the first 6 months. After that, he opened a store on Hennepin Avenue and in 1976, moved to the current West Bank location.

Cookie Francisco works out at Life Time Athletic on Tuesday in Eden Prairie. Francisco is the 2016 Minnesota State and North Star Masters Bikini Overall Champion. She dedicated 5 months to get ready for the show in June, saying “prepping is all about discipline.”

[Photo] A peek into the life of bikini competitor and champion Cookie Francisco

Published October 27, 2016
Yoga Sol operations manager Krista Costin practices yoga at a vinyasa class on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 at Yoga Sol in Northeast Minneapolis.

Yoga Sol instructor Heather Sieve leads a vinyasa yoga class on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 at Yoga Sol in Northeast Minneapolis. Yoga Sol has operated on a pay-what-you-can donation-based model for four years.

[Photo] Yoga Sol makes yoga available with pay-what-you-can model

Published October 26, 2016
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar, center, speaks to a full lecture hall about the current Supreme Court vacancy on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 on West Bank. President of the Law School Democrats, Seth Zawila, left, moderated the forum with Klobuchar and Former U.S. Vice President Walter F. Mondale, right, about their experiences in the senate with vetting and voting on Supreme Court nominees.

[Photo] Klobuchar, Mondale discuss Supreme Court vacancy

Published October 26, 2016
An actor stalks patrons at the Trail of Terror on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 in Shakopee, Minnesota. Trail of Terror has multiple Halloween attractions, including a haunted woods walk and a three fourth of a mile haunted maze, Hotel 666.

[Photo] The top three haunted houses you should visit this Halloween

Published October 25, 2016
A bus seen at the Howling Pines Woods Walk at the Trail of Terror on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 in Shakopee, Minnesota.

The Howling Pines Wood Walk is a major feature of Trail of Terror as seen on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 in Shakopee, Minnesota.

The Howling Pines Wood Walk is a major feature of the Trail of Terror, as seen on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 in Shakopee, Minnesota.

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