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The Minnesota Daily

CJ Bonk, Multimedia Editor

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Lt. Gov. Peggy Flannagan will become the new Minnesota governor and President of the State Senate Sen. Bobby Joe Champion will become the Lieutenant Governor.

[Photo] Gov. Tim Walz chosen as Kamala Harris’ running mate

by Jack O'Connor
Published August 6, 2024
The Gophers finished with a 5-13 record in the Big Ten last season.

[Photo] Gophers women’s basketball eyes NCAA tournament

by Andrew Cornelius
Published July 2, 2024
O'Hara held the press conference on Friday, June 21.

[Photo] MPD release bodycam footage from two shootings

by Spencer White
Published June 21, 2024
Oakland set a program record with three home runs in a single game against Illinois on March 30.

[Photo] Jess Oakland wins Big Ten softball player of the year

by Andrew Cornelius
Published May 8, 2024
During protests on Tuesday, some conveyed messages in chalk on the front of Coffman Memorial Union. The writings could still be seen early in the day before being washed off on Wednesday.

[Photo] Selection Seven: Best of Photos from April 19-25

by Multimedia Department
Published April 26, 2024
10:58 a.m. As the semester comes to a close, capstone shows from B.A. and B.F.A. students are popping up around Regis Center for Art on the West Bank.

[Photo] 2024 Day in the Life: April 18

by Minnesota Daily Multimedia Staff
Published April 25, 2024
FarmHouse, captured on April 22, is one of the few greek life houses located on the St. Paul campus. FarmHouse is one of the few Greek life houses located on the St. Paul campus.

[Photo] St. Paul’s Greek life roots itself in agriculture

by Avery Vrieze
Published April 23, 2024
Delanie Cox hit her first career triple in the Gophers’ 9-6 win in Game 2 of the series vs. Rutgers on April 20.

[Photo] Gophers softball enters small slump after homestand sweep

by Andrew Cornelius
Published April 21, 2024
Flowers bloom on Northrop Mall on Wednesday.

[Photo] Selection Six: Best of Photos from April 11-18

by Multimedia Department
Published April 18, 2024
A sunny day on campus Roommates Mikai Stewart (left) and Chao Hung (right) have made a hobby out of playing hacky sack, which Mikai said he learned from his brother growing up. They were two among many spending time outside at the Knoll during the comfortable weather on Wednesday.

[Photo] Selection Five: Best of Photos from April 5-11

by Multimedia Department
Published April 11, 2024
Coach Dawn Plitzuweit on Feb. 28. The Gophers ended their season 20-16 after playing in the WNIT championship game.

[Photo] Gophers struggle to score in WNIT championship game, lose 69-50

by Alex Karwowski
Published April 8, 2024
Anali Kocevar returns the ball during the match against Nebraska on March 29, 2024. The Gophers fell to Nebraska before beating Iowa 4-1 on Sunday.

[Photo] Selection Four: Best of Photos from March 30-April 4

by Multimedia Department
Published April 4, 2024
Gophers tennis upset No. 62 nationally-ranked Iowa on Sunday.

[Photo] Aiva Schmitz serves up early conference wins for Gophers tennis

by Alex Karwowski
Published April 2, 2024
The entrance to the Other Four exhibition at the Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday. The exhibit invites visitors to engage in the work using all of their senses.

[Photo] ‘The Other Four’ engages every sense but sight

by Maddie Robinson
Published March 30, 2024
Forward Oliver Moore prepares for the puck drop at the game against Michigan on Saturday, March 16. The Gophers avoided a shutout after scoring with 1:29 remaining in the third period.

[Photo] Selection Two: Best of Photos from March 14-21

by Multimedia Department
Published March 21, 2024
The Gophers still have the opportunity to play in the postseason.

[Photo] Gophers women’s basketball defeats Rutgers, loses to Michigan in Big Ten Tournament

by Alex Karwowski
Published March 10, 2024
Dr. Rebecca Cunningham at a press conference following a Board of Regents meeting announcing her selection. The regents discussed Friday climate action during the Meeting on March 7 and heard from a student group that requested to speak.

[Photo] Regents review Cunningham’s contract, provide update on campus safety

by Alex Lassiter
Published March 10, 2024
The Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff discussed the impact of the grant money as Biden’s reelection campaign continues.

[Photo] Second Gentleman praises president’s infrastructure investments at MSP airport

by Katrina Bailey
Published March 1, 2024
Caitlin Clark shooting the ball against the Gophers on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

[Photo] Iowa star Caitlin Clark declares for WNBA draft, will skip final season of college eligibility

by Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press
Published February 29, 2024
Caitlin Clark is now 17 points away from breaking the NCAA all-time scoring record.

[Photo] Caitlin Clark delivers dazzling performance in Minneapolis

by Alex Karwowski
Published February 28, 2024
Dr. Rebecca Cunningham at a press conference following the Feb. 26 Board of Regents meeting.

[Photo] Rebecca Cunningham named as 18th University president

by Alex Lassiter
Published February 26, 2024
The Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on February 25, 2024. The Big Ten men’s and women’s basketball, NCAA Frozen Four, USA Gymnastics Olympic Trials, World Juniors Hockey all coming to the Twin Cities starting in March.

[Photo] High-level basketball, hockey, gymnastics tournaments coming to Twin Cities in 2024 and beyond

by Grace Aigner and Alex Karwowski
Published February 25, 2024
A day in the life of a University of Minnesota ROTC cadet looks a little different from a normal student: here’s what they do.

[Photo] A day in the life: ROTC cadet

by Amelia Roessler
Published February 8, 2024
Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) in his office in the Capitol on Friday July 21, 2023.

[Photo] Walz calls for new gun safety measures in State of the State speech at Owatonna High School

Published March 26, 2024
1.99 Americano opened on 4th St next to Goldy’s Locker Room.

[Photo] New coffee shop opens in Dinkytown

by Jack O'Connor
Published May 2, 2023
7:57 a.m.7:57 a.m. Bordertown Coffee opens at 7:30 a.m. and waits for students to start their day.

7:01 a.m. Northrop Mall is quiet before the day's classes start.

6:54 a.m. The sun starts to rise at the Knoll area, where many students will set up their hammocks later in the day.

During his month-long trip, Tony Miller traveled to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, New York City’s Museum of Modern Art and the Art Institute of Chicago.

[Photo] Art history scholarship provides travel, networking opportunities

by Amirah Razman
Published April 17, 2023
Jimmy Snuggerud looks to the bench during the championship game against Quinnipiac on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

[Photo] Gophers men’s hockey loses national title 10 seconds into overtime

by Matthew Kennedy
Published April 9, 2023
The team celebrates their first goal of the tournament in the semi-final game against Boston University on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

[Photo] Q&A with men’s hockey newcomers Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel

Published October 7, 2023
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Minnesota's win Thursday night was head coach Bob Motzko's first Frozen Four win.

[Photo] Gophers hockey advances to national championship game

by Matthew Kennedy
Published April 7, 2023
Some of the unhoused individuals in the area said one of the most important things is acknowledging their existence.

[Photo] ‘These people help you here:’ Dinkytown unhoused

by Jack O’Connor
Published March 31, 2023
Minnesota will host the Michigan Wolverines next in a three-game series starting Friday.

[Photo] Gophers baseball splits weekend series with Creighton

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published March 28, 2023
Tucker Novotny pitches the ball at the game against Hawaii in U.S. Bank Stadium on Friday, March 3.

[Photo] Houston sweeps Gophers baseball in final U.S. Bank Stadium games

by Andrew Cornelius
Published March 21, 2023
Forward Aaron Huglen skates after the puck at the game against Ohio State on Friday, Feb. 24.

Forward John Mittelstadt waits for the puck drop at the game against Ohio State on Friday, Feb. 24.

[Photo] Gophers prepare for Frozen Four matchup against 1970s rival Boston

Published March 31, 2023
When students scan the QR codes using their mobile devices, they will be redirected to a map showing a student’s current location with letters as markings.

[Photo] QR codes added to Gopher Way signs to improve navigation

by Amirah Razman
Published March 17, 2023
Early Eyes

[Photo] Twin Cities band Early Eyes talks tour life, creative process

by Cole Bursch
Published March 15, 2023
Students discussed local restaurants, including Afro Deli, which has been around since 2010.

[Photo] Black-owned business roundup following Black History Month

by Saniah Bates
Published March 1, 2023
Forward Bryce Brodzinski shoots the puck at the game against Ohio State on Friday, Feb 24.

[Photo] No. 1 Gophers men’s hockey sweeps No. 8 Ohio, finishes regular season

by Matthew Kennedy
Published February 28, 2023
There is no publicly released date yet for when renovations will be complete.

[Photo] Como community center undergoing renovations

by Saniah Bates
Published February 24, 2023
The University of Minnesota Police Department on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2023.

[Photo] Student organizations express frustration over UMN monitoring events

by Gillian Haveman
Published February 22, 2023
Forward Alanna Micheaux shoots the ball at the game against Nebraska on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

[Photo] UMN women’s basketball earns first Big Ten win in nearly a month

by Alex Karwowski
Published February 20, 2023
Women of color make up the majority of the current board. Some of the student group's officers (left to right) Sadia Khyber, Aysa Tarana, Sofia Fix, and Dawoon Jeong.

[Photo] UNICEF chapter returns to UMN after 3-year hiatus

by Amirah Razman
Published February 15, 2023
Forward Pharrel Payne blocks Iowa at the game on Sunday, Feb. 12.

[Photo] Losing streak continues for UMN men’s basketball

Published February 24, 2023
Guard Ta’Lon Cooper scans the court at the game against Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 12.

[Photo] Gophers lose Battle, Cooper to transfer portal

Published March 17, 2023
Guard Ta’Lon Cooper stares down Iowa’s defense at the game on Sunday, Feb. 12.

Guard Ta’Lon Cooper shoots the ball during the game against Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 12.

[Photo] Iowa Hawkeyes strike down UMN men’s basketball 68-56

by Theo Franz
Published February 13, 2023
Sam Robertson speaks at the round table discussion on Jan. 27.

[Photo] UMN alum’s illustrated Old Testament displays witty artistic vision

by Cole Bursch
Published February 8, 2023
The Minnesota State Capitol Building on Saturday, Jan. 28.

[Photo] UMN regent candidates aim to increase board transparency, accessibility

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published February 6, 2023
Forward Alanna Micheaux shoots during the game against Michigan on Sunday, Jan. 29.

[Photo] UMN women’s basketball loses 2 consecutive matchups at home

by Theo Franz
Published February 3, 2023
The St. Paul Student Center on Saturday, Jan, 28. Contractors do not have plans yet for the building that currently houses Magrath Library once the library merges with the proposed student center.

[Photo] Proposed St. Paul Student Center to merge library, dining center

by Amirah Razman
Published February 2, 2023
Raffaella performs in First Avenue's Best New Bands of 2022 on Friday, Jan. 20.

killusonline performs in First Avenue's Best New Bands of 2022 on Friday, Jan. 20.

Harlow performs in First Avenue's Best New Bands of 2022 on Friday, Jan. 20.

Obi Original performs in First Avenue's Best New Bands of 2022 on Friday, Jan. 20.

[Photo] Best New Bands highlights Twin Cities’ prosperous music scene

Published February 2, 2023
Creeping Charlie performs in First Avenue's Best New Bands of 2022 on Friday, Jan. 20.

Mike Kota performs in First Avenue's Best New Bands of 2022 on Friday, Jan. 20.

The 2023 session is scheduled to end on May 22.

[Photo] Walz signs abortion rights bill into law

by Olivia Hines
Published February 1, 2023
The puck is dropped at the men's hockey game against Michigan State on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.

[Photo] Gophers men’s Hockey sweep Spartans for second time this season

by Matthew Kennedy
Published January 31, 2023
Guard Taurus Samuels runs for the basket during the game against Indiana on Wednesday, January 25th.

The team huddles between plays during their game against Indiana on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

[Photo] Northwestern blows out UMN men’s basketball in Windy City

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 30, 2023
BookTok tables can be found at most large bookstores like Barnes & Noble.

[Photo] BookTok: anything for the aesthetic

by Emma Walytka
Published January 27, 2023
Jaden Henley blocks a shot from Indiana during the game on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

[Photo] Men’s basketball’s offense crumbles in final minutes against Indiana

by Theo Franz
Published January 27, 2023
The team huddles with coach Ben Johnson during a timeout at their game against Indiana on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

[Photo] Up-and-down season for young UMN men’s basketball team

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 27, 2023
The Mini Medical School originally took place in Moos Tower. It's now offered twice a year in a webinar format.

[Photo] Campus Contrived: Moos Tower

by Victoria Schutz
Published November 15, 2022
The University of Minnesota Marching Band performs at Northrop Auditorium, Saturday, Nov. 5.

[Photo] UMN marching band indoor performances return to Northrop

by Victoria Schutz
Published November 8, 2022
There are 10 boba tea shops near the University campus.

[Photo] Boba’s extreme popularity on campus isn’t as strange as you think

by Griffin Jacobs
Published October 27, 2022
The University has added seven new blue light kiosks to the campus area.

[Photo] UMN continues investment in safety infrastructure, evidence unclear on effectiveness

by Gillian Haveman
Published September 30, 2022
The University has installed seven new blue light kiosks around campus.

[Photo] Students report concerns over some recent UMN safety updates

by Gillian Haveman and Faaya Adem
Published September 25, 2022
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