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All content by Christopher Lemke
Accomplished fashion designer and University of Minnesota student Ivan Gil showcases one of the unisex outfits that he designed in McNeal Hall on Friday, Sept. 29th.

‘Chic and fun’: University student designs West Coast fashion line

by Christopher Lemke
Published October 4, 2017

Aspiring Falcon Heights city council members talk policing at Monday forum

by Christopher Lemke
Published September 27, 2017
Jack Lenor Larsen celebrates his 90th birthday at the Goldstein Museum of Design on Friday, Sept. 22 in St. Paul. Larsen is known for his innovation with textile design.

Works of world-famous textile designer on exhibit

by Christopher Lemke
Published September 25, 2017

St. Paul fraternity FarmHouse seeks to make its brand-new building a home

by Christopher Lemke
Published September 22, 2017
Pilot plant coordinator Ray Miller stands in front machinery used to make ice cream sold on the St.Paul campus on Wednesday, Sept. 6.

University dairy and meat shop launches “Row the Boat” ice cream

by Christopher Lemke
Published September 13, 2017
Identical twins Amanda and Ashley Overgaauw pose with their llamas before competing at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, August 31, 2017.

Minnesota 4-H expands programming in response to state’s changing demographics

by Christopher Lemke
Published September 6, 2017
Kathyn Zabloski and Trevor Driscoll participate in University research in the Driven to Discover building at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 31.

State Fair offers expanded recruitment opportunities for UMN research

by Christopher Lemke
Published September 5, 2017

Legislative audit proposes to limit officials’ use of sports facilities for friends, family

by Christopher Lemke
Published August 2, 2017

Minnesota National Guard members face change to education benefits

by Christopher Lemke
Published August 1, 2017
The Metro Transit bus route 16 turns onto Washington Avenue on Monday. The Metro Green Line's grand opening is June 14 and will affect numerous routes that service campus, including the 3, 16 and 50.

U-Pass prices to go up after Met Council votes to increase Twin Cities’ transit fares

by Christopher Lemke
Published July 27, 2017

Minneapolis starts new workshop series

by Christopher Lemke
Published July 24, 2017

University to sell land at UMore Park for housing development

by Christopher Lemke
Published July 19, 2017
The exterior of Varsity Theater in Dinkytown on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

Varsity Theater in Dinkytown sold for over $2 million; owner to bring back music and other public events

by Christopher Lemke
Published July 18, 2017

National non-profit comes to Minneapolis with ride sharing goals

by Christopher Lemke
Published July 12, 2017
Sarah Webstor Norton waits to be called to speak during a public hearing at Minneapolis City Hall on Thursday. Sarah works in the service industry and is in favor of a proposed $15 minimum ordinance.

Experts weigh in on Minneapolis $15 minimum wage

by Christopher Lemke
Published July 11, 2017
Officer Cunningham and police dog Gator walk the field of TCF Bank Stadium on June 1. Gator is a specialized bomb dog trained to search for bombs before campus events.

Minneapolis police dogs taken care of by U vets

by Christopher Lemke
Published July 5, 2017
Manager of Sencha Tea Bar Chatchawan L Suwaratana discusses paid sick leave with the Minnesota Daily on Thursday, June 29, 2017. Sencha Tea Bar already gives its employees paid sick leave, he said.

Store owners prepare for new paid sick and safe time law

by Christopher Lemke
Published July 3, 2017
Room 317 in Minneapolis City Hall filled to a capacity of 100 while a public hearing for Minneapolis' proposed $15 minimum wage takes place.

Minneapolis passes $15 minimum wage

by Christopher Lemke
Published June 30, 2017

Minneapolis receives funding to help disadvantaged communities be greener

by Christopher Lemke
Published June 27, 2017
Sarah Webstor Norton waits to be called to speak during a public hearing at Minneapolis City Hall on Thursday. Sarah works in the service industry and is in favor of a proposed $15 minimum ordinance.

Minimum wage hearing draws crowds

by Christopher Lemke
Published June 26, 2017

Minneapolis legal service will continue to serve those who don’t speak English for free

by Christopher Lemke
Published June 21, 2017
A Minneapolis grant from the U.S. Dept. of Energy is letting the city build MonoPath housing for energy efficient and affordable houses in low income neighborhoods. The energy efficient building technique started at the University of Minnesota in the early 2000s and is now being put back to use after its development was delayed by the 2008 recession. Volunteers are seen working on a Northeast Minneapolis house on Monday, June 19, 2017.

UMN and Minneapolis team up to study greener houses

by Christopher Lemke
Published June 20, 2017
Van Love, a City of Minneapolis Traffic Division employee, lines up his cart to paint straight lines on a crosswalk during the first hours of the morning on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 near Dinkytown. This year they're adding zebra crosswalks which have a glass coating on top of the paint to let street and car lights better illuminate the walkways and people who cross them.

Zebra crossings coming to UMN, Minneapolis

by Christopher Lemke
Published June 14, 2017

Teaching licenses method changed

by Christopher Lemke
Published June 14, 2017

Bonding bill funds some U projects, leaves others behind

by Christopher Lemke
Published June 7, 2017
Rep. Ilhan Omar, DFL-Minneapolis, listens to an attendee's questions on Friday, Mar. 24 at Mondale Hall on West Bank.

Compromises and late nights: Omar reflects on first legislative session

by Christopher Lemke
Published June 7, 2017

Plastic bag ban won’t go into effect in Minneapolis Thursday

by Christopher Lemke
Published June 1, 2017
Members of the House of Representatives come together during special session in the Capitol Building in St. Paul on Wednesday, May 24.

Gov. Dayton signs higher education bill and University bonding bill

by Christopher Lemke
Published May 31, 2017
Gov. Mark Dayton answers questions during a press conference about Minnesota's budget at the Capitol in St. Paul in February.

MN Leg. wraps session with compromise on UMN funding

by Christopher Lemke
Published May 23, 2017
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