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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Cleo Krejci

All content by Cleo Krejci
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein.

Letter from the editor in chief: What I’ve learned since my last day in the newsroom

by Cleo Krejci
Published April 26, 2020

Letter from the editor: Minnesota Daily print edition canceled for the summer

by Cleo Krejci
Published April 6, 2020
President Joan Gabel addresses the Board of Regents at the regents retreat in Duluth on Wednesday, March 11

[Photo] UMN announces classes will be moved online through summer semester

Published April 6, 2020
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel addresses the Minnesota Senate on the University's plans to contend with COVID-19, otherwise known as the Coronavirus, at the State Capitol on Tuesday, March 10.

Growing number of Big 10 schools, including Minnesota, switch to online-only amid COVID-19 concerns

by Cleo Krejci
Published March 11, 2020
President Joan Gabel fields questions in her office in Morrill Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Gabel talks tuition, mental health, crime near campus

by Cleo Krejci
Published January 27, 2020
Turkeys mill about outside the East River Road Garage on Friday, Nov. 22.

Who gives a flying flock about turkeys on the University of Minnesota campus?

by Cleo Krejci
Published November 27, 2019
Minnesota Hillel on Sept. 23, 2019.

[Photo] Police present as protesters gathered in front of Minnesota Hillel

Published October 7, 2024
The Wales House, a longtime Dinkytown lodging for UMN guests, as seen on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019. (Cleo Krejci / Minnesota Daily)

[Photo] The Wales House, longtime lodging house for UMN guests, closes

Published September 17, 2019
Trees stand at the Cutfoot Experimental Forest on Saturday, Sept. 7. 

Brian Palik, site lead for the Cutfoot Experimental Forest, points out different types of trees at the Cutfoot Experimental Forest on Saturday, Sept. 7. 

[Photo] Research explores strategies for how forests can adapt to climate change

Published September 10, 2019
A dorm room accessible for students with disabilities as seen in the newly renovated Pioneer Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 21. 

Pioneer Hall's newly renovated dining hall as seen on Wednesday, Aug. 21.

[Photo] Campus dining halls adjust to COVID-19; Sanford and Comstock to close

Published March 21, 2020
Demonstrators from Teamsters Local 320 gather outside Pioneer Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The group said that more than 30 University employees were unfairly laid off over the summer.

[Photo] As one union reaches an agreement with the University, another waits in limbo

Published February 2, 2020

Welcome back to the U: A letter from the Minnesota Daily

by Cleo Krejci
Published August 27, 2019

How to use your University paper to your advantage

by Cleo Krejci
Published August 24, 2019

Two UMN wrestlers not charged with criminal sexual conduct PRINT

by Cleo Krejci and Paul Hodowanic
Published June 18, 2019

Two UMN wrestlers not charged with criminal sexual conduct

by Cleo Krejci
Published June 18, 2019
Waconia High School senior and University of Minnesota golf recruit Connor Glynn follows the ball during the Minnesota state tournament at Bunker Hlils Golf Club in Coon Rapids on Tuesday, June 11. 

[Photo] Freshman phenom Glynn ready to roll for his sophomore campaign

Published June 1, 2020
The University's Board of Regents convene at the McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019.

Regents will vote on resolution to keep building names

by Cleo Krejci and Jake Steinberg
Published April 26, 2019
Barthollomew Presby makes environmental-friendly shirts at the Environmental Justice Earth Day celebration in Northrop Mall on Friday, April 19. 

A history of UMN students’ Earth Day advocacy

by Natalie Rademacher and Cleo Krejci
Published April 22, 2019
Advocates for construction workers' safety and treatment gathered to protest at the Arrow Apartments on Monday.

Construction workers, advocates protest at The Arrow Apartments

by Cleo Krejci
Published April 15, 2019
The Arrow apartments, formerly known as Prime Place, on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 in Minneapolis.

Chemical analysis finds potential health risks for former workers at The Arrow

by Cleo Krejci
Published March 20, 2019
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

Professor’s ‘grave misconduct’ in UMN lab leads to discipline

by Cleo Krejci and Katrina Pross
Published February 11, 2019
Crowds of Waseca supporters yell and wave signs to greet President Nils Hasselmo as he arrives in Waseca to announce his plan to close the campus on Jan. 10, 1991 in Waseca, Minn. Local residents called Hasselmo the grim reaper of agriculture.

Nils Hasselmo, former University of Minnesota president, dies at 87

by Cleo Krejci
Published January 24, 2019
Representative Ilhan Omar announced her endorsement for Mohamud Noor in his run for Minneapolis City Council Ward 6 on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 at Currie Park in Minneapolis. Omar won the primary in 5th Congressional District, and Noor won the primary for District 60B.

Ilhan Omar, Mohamud Noor clinch DFL primaries

by Helen Sabrowsky and Cleo Krejci
Published August 15, 2018
A man enters the building at Van Cleave Park, one of several polling locations around the University of Minnesota, to vote in Minnesota's primary elections on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018.

Landmark early voting turnout reported for primary elections

by Helen Sabrowsky and Cleo Krejci
Published August 15, 2018
A man enters the building at Van Cleave Park, one of several polling locations around the University of Minnesota, to vote in Minnesota's primary elections on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018.

[Photo] Student groups prepare for the election

Published October 17, 2021
The American Indian Studies department at the University of Minnesota held its first summer camp for high schoolers to encourage them to further their education. High schoolers played a Lakota version of a handgame outside of Northrop on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.

Native American high schoolers explore UMN, campus life at new summer camp

by Cleo Krejci
Published August 3, 2018
University of Minnesota president Eric Kaler answers questions from members of MSA during a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017.

Past University of Minnesota leaders reflect on Eric Kaler’s time in office

by Natalie Rademacher and Cleo Krejci
Published August 3, 2018
A protest occurred in downtown Minneapolis on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 after the announcement to not charge the two police officers involved in the death of Thurman Blevins. 

Hundreds protest lack of prosecution in Thuman Blevins shooting

by Helen Sabrowsky and Cleo Krejci
Published August 1, 2018

University study explores national refugee resettlement programs

by Cleo Krejci
Published July 26, 2018

UMN student in critical condition after campus collision

by Cleo Krejci
Published July 25, 2018
Generated by Harry Steffenhagen

University sees spike in financial aid support funding

by Cleo Krejci
Published July 24, 2018
District Executive Cheff Gregg Malsbary poses for a portrait inside TCF Bank Stadium on Monday, July 16. Malsbary led relief efforts to cook thousands of meals a day for people impacted by the two volcanic eruptions in Hawaii and Guatemala this year.

UMN chef volunteers in disaster relief efforts

by Cleo Krejci
Published July 18, 2018
A worker at the Como recycling center sorts out recyclable paper products on a conveyor belt on Friday, July 13. The center will bring about 2,000 organics bins to every building on campus over the course of two years.

University moves forward on sustainability goals with new organics plan

by Cleo Krejci
Published July 17, 2018
Illustration by Jane Borstad.

University of Minnesota student group launches as nonprofit

by Cleo Krejci
Published July 11, 2018
A police car patrols University Avenue near TCF Bank Stadium on Tuesday, May 29, 2018.

Shooting near West Bank campus leaves one dead

by Cleo Krejci
Published July 3, 2018
Illustration by Jane Borstad

UMN research aims to improve social programs in the state

by Cleo Krejci
Published July 3, 2018
Lili Rochelle listened to Keith Ellison speak at the Minneapolis courthouse during a protest on Tuesday, June 26.

University members, community respond to travel ban decision

by Cleo Krejci
Published July 2, 2018
Minneapolis City Council members listen to Tawnya Konobeck, an entertainer, talk about her experiences working in the Minneapolis strip club scene on Monday, Mar. 27, 2017. After hearing the report on the workplace conditions for erotic dancers, the council said it wants to begin regulating strip clubs.

City Council members to use University research to draft policies for city strip clubs

by Cleo Krejci
Published July 2, 2018

University sees increase in students seeking financial counseling

by Cleo Krejci
Published June 27, 2018

UMN works with German government on advancing Minnesota’s sustainability

by Cleo Krejci
Published June 26, 2018
The Board of Regents listen to Medical School Dean Jakub Tolar present during a regents meeting on Friday, May 11, 2018 at McNamara Alumni Center.

Kaler to restructure University health sciences operations

by Cleo Krejci
Published June 25, 2018
A view from the third floor of Pioneer Hall looking through a bay window during the dormitory's renovation on Thursday, June 14.

Pioneer Hall renovations on target for halfway point

by Cleo Krejci and Katrina Pross
Published June 20, 2018
Senior care manager Emily O'Hara and care manager Sarah Gustafson-Dombeck pose for a portrait on Monday, June 11. The two are apart of an Office of Student Affairs care program that formed after care managers saw a 21 per cent demand for their services over the past year.

A new University program aims to better manage student stress

by Cleo Krejci
Published June 13, 2018
Photo illustration: A collage of images shot by Minnesota Daily photographers at University events where students say free speech was exercised or challenged throughout 2017 and 2018.

UMN student government calls for dialogue on freedom of speech

by Cleo Krejci
Published June 8, 2018
Illustration by Jane Borstad.

Students organize petition for reinstatement of controversial UMN fellowship

by Cleo Krejci
Published May 31, 2018
Grace Peterson, a member of 15 for Student Workers, discusses her experience with a campus job on Monday, May 21, 2018 at McNamara Alumni Center. The Board of Regents responded to her questions about raising the minimum wage at the university to $15 an hour.

Student groups push for $15 minimum wage on campus

by Cleo Krejci
Published May 29, 2018
Illustration by Jane Borstad.

University-hosted abortion fellowship removed after article stirs controversy

by Madeline Deninger and Cleo Krejci
Published May 23, 2018
President and CEO of the Prospect Park Association Vince Netz informs the audience of the situation regarding Prime Place Apartments at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church on Monday, Dec. 11. 

Prime Place concerns mount at community meeting

by Cleo Krejci
Published December 12, 2017
Environmental sciences, policy and management junior, Claudia Althoen, poses for portraits with an organics recycling bin at the Yudof Hall Club Room on Friday, Dec. 8. She started the organics recycling pilot program at Yudof Hall in collaboration with Dana Donatucci and Shane Stennes.

Residence hall compost program planned for fall 2018

by Cleo Krejci
Published December 11, 2017
Associate professor of Biology, Teaching and Learning Sehoya Cotner teaches a class on human female reproductive anatomy on Monday, Dec. 4.

Researchers link acceptance of climate change to group identity

by Cleo Krejci
Published December 7, 2017

ACT averages climb for freshmen, concerning some

by Cleo Krejci
Published November 30, 2017
Lauren Kalvin, right, Emma Dombrow, center, and Pakou Lee, left, work together on a class activity during Biology 1001 on Tuesday Nov. 21 in Willey Hall on West Bank.

College of Biological Sciences changes outlook for in-class research

by Cleo Krejci
Published November 22, 2017
Tutor Noah DeSutter helps Sara Green at the SMART learning commons at Walter Library on Monday, Nov. 13.

Peer-tutoring sees record traffic

by Cleo Krejci
Published November 14, 2017
Prime Place Apartments, seen under construction on Sunday, Nov. 12.

At Prime Place, safety of residents falls into question as private inspection exposes violations

by Cleo Krejci
Published November 13, 2017
Jacob Frey addresses the crowd during his Election Day party at Jefe: Urban Hacienda on Nov. 7.

Frey leads pack of mayoral hopefuls

by Madeline Deninger and Cleo Krejci
Published November 8, 2017

24/7 online UMN counseling draws return users

by Cleo Krejci
Published November 7, 2017
Imane Ait Daoud, a senior Physiology and Psychology major, poses for a photo in Coffman Memorial Union on Tuesday, October 31. Daoud recently received a grant to conduct an interfaith justice project at the University of Minnesota.

Students struggle with religious holiday norms

by Cleo Krejci
Published November 1, 2017
Dr. Miguel Fiol plans a relief trip to Puerto Rico on Monday, Oct. 16.

University doctor heads to Puerto Rico with medical supplies

by Cleo Krejci
Published October 23, 2017
Construction workers continue work Monday on the unfinished Prime Place Apartments where some residents have already moved in.

Prime Place residents angry with living conditions, seek legal action

by Cleo Krejci
Published October 18, 2017
Boynton Health, which renovated it's mental health clinic and moved it to the first floor, is seen on Monday, June 5.

Traffic increases 18 percent at Boynton mental health clinic

by Cleo Krejci
Published October 16, 2017
Sofia Mulholland Cerkvenik, president of the Latino International Student Association, left, and Carlos Perez pose for portraits outside of Appleby Hall where the association held a fundraising event.

Natural disasters impact students on campus, spurring relief efforts

by Cleo Krejci
Published October 11, 2017
Graduate student Mario Perez receives instruction from special guest Thomas Muraco in the Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall on West Bank on Monday, Oct. 2.

School of Music brings in nationally renowned artists for free concerts

by Cleo Krejci
Published October 4, 2017

Exhibit highlights effects of 250-year-old documents on Minnesotans

by Cleo Krejci
Published October 2, 2017

Graduate student groups launch #UMN4DACA campaign

by Cleo Krejci
Published September 21, 2017
The University Quidditch team poses for a portrait after practice at the East River Flats on Sept. 17.

Minnesota Quidditch team starts practices for seventh season

by Cleo Krejci
Published September 19, 2017
Raha plays in the grass at Home for Life animal care center on Friday in Star Prairie, Wisconsin. The facility takes in dogs, cats, tortoises and birds for the rest of their life after many were rescued from unsafe situations like euthanasia shelters.

Dog travels from Iran to University for special veterinary treatment

by Cleo Krejci
Published September 18, 2017
The Tate Laboratory of Physics as seen from Church Street on Monday Sept. 11. on East Bank. The sculptures in front of the building hide scientific puzzles about the merging of physics and earth sciences.

Renovated Tate Hall impresses students, professors on initial reveal

by Cleo Krejci
Published September 13, 2017
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