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Pioneer Hall dorms stand empty on Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2020. Superblock, which includes Frontier, Territorial, Centennial and Pioneer Halls was evacuated March 8 due to a gas odor.

[Photo] Superblock residence halls allow student re-entry following evacuation due to a gas odor

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published March 8, 2021
Northrop Auditorium as seen on April 5, 2015.

[Photo] Lights, wheelchairs and ramps: Northrop performance series takes dancing to new heights

by Meg Bishop
Published December 3, 2020
A bomb threat was reported at TCF Bank Stadium at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12.

[Photo] UMPD resolve bomb threat investigation at TCF Bank Stadium

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 12, 2020
Gophers football players sit on the sidelines during a game at TCF Bank Stadium on Oct. 3, 2015.

[Photo] Some Gopher football players remain undecided about 2020 return

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published October 7, 2020
A view of the retail spaces available for leasing underneath Wahu apartments on Tuesday, May 30.

[Photo] Prospect Park Association seeks to educate renters and students about their rights

by Lydia Morrell
Published October 5, 2020
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2015.

[Photo] Lawmakers unveil state budget targets

Published May 20, 2019
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2015.

[Photo] State bills would prevent local governments from regulating to-go containers, enforcing ranked-choice voting

Published April 6, 2018
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2015.

[Photo] MN Senate fails to pass bonding bill

Published May 17, 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
The exterior of the Mechanical Engineering building on East Bank in 2013.

[Photo] UMN professor dies at Mechanical Engineering building

Published December 7, 2017
Gophers middle blocker Hannah Tapp attempts to return the ball on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion during the NCAA regional semifinal game against Missouri.

[Photo] Q&A: Hannah Tapp on her pro career and growing accustomed to German culture

Published September 15, 2017
Libero Dalianliz Rosado hits the ball on Dec. 9, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion during the Gophers NCAA tournament game against Missouri.

University students get on and off the campus connector bus on Tuesday. On December 7, 2017, the campus connectors, along with other metro transit buses, will resume bus service on Washington Avenue for the first time since May 2011.

[Photo] UMN journalism school to be renamed for Hubbard family

Published April 19, 2017
Owner Abdirahman Kahin help prepare orders during a lunch rush on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, the second to last day of being open at Afro Deli's West Bank location in Minneapolis.

[Photo] UMN-area businesses look to prepare for $15 minimum wage

Published March 22, 2017
A customer exists Afro Deli's West Bank location in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016.

Members of the cheer teams line the stage as the University of Minnesota Dance Team preforms their pom routine on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 during the Spirit Squad Nationals Send Off.

University of Minnesota Dance Team preforms their jazz routine on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 during the Spirit Squad Nationals Send Off.

University of Minnesota Dance Team circles up in their costumes as play they mark their jazz routine to prepare and energize prior to their performance at the Spirit Squad Nationals Send Off on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017.

University of Minnesota Dance Teams members circle up after practicing their jazz routine on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 at the Sports Pavilion prior to their performance at the Spirit Squad Nationals Send Off.

University of Minnesota Dance Team circles up and holds hands in their costumes as play their jazz music to prepare and energize prior to their performance at the Spirit Squad Nationals Send Off on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017.

University of Minnesota Dance Teams practices their jazz routine on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 at Williams Arena prior to their performance at the Spirit Squad Nationals Send Off.

Dance team coach Amanda Gaines, left and assistant coach Ashley Hanne, right, speak with their team during a practice on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 prior to their prior to their performance at the Spirit Squad Nationals Send Off.

Dancers make their way to Williams Arena on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 for their performance at Spirit Squad Nationals Send Off.

Dance team coach Amanda Gaines encourages the team at they practice their pom routine on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 prior to their performance at the Spirit Squad Nationals Send Off.

[Photo] Grace, guts, gild: An inside look at the lasting success of the U's dance team

Published January 14, 2017
A sign that reads "#FireKaler #FireCoyle #WitchHunt" hangs from an apartment's balcony across the street from Gibson-Nagurski Football Complex on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016.

Middle blocker Paige Tapp prepares for the ball on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion during the Gophers NCAA Regional semi-final game against Mizzou.

Setter Samantha Seliger-Swenson, left and middle blocker Hannah Tapp, right, attempt to block the ball on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion during the Gophers NCAA Regional semi-final game against Mizzou.

Defensive specialist Dalianliz Rosado hits the ball on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion during the Gophers NCAA Regional semi-final game against Mizzou.

Middle blocker Paige Tapp returns the ball to Mizzou on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion during the Gophers NCAA Regional semi-final game.

Outside hitter Alexis Hart attempts to return the ball on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion during the Gophers NCAA Regional semi-final game against Mizzou.

Defensive specialist Dalianliz Rosado serves the ball on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion during the Gophers NCAA Regional semi-final game against Mizzou.

The team celebrates a point for the Gophers on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion during their NCAA Regional semi-final game against Mizzou.

Outside hitter Sarah Wilhite attempts to return the ball to Mizzou on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion during the Gophers NCAA Regional semi-final game.

Middle blocker Hannah Tapp attempts to return the ball on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion during the Gophers NCAA Regional semi-final game against Mizzou.

Middle blocker Paige Tapp serves the ball on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion during the Gophers NCAA Regional semi-final game against Mizzou.

Outside hitters Alexis Hart, left, and Sarah Wilhite, right, celebrate a point for the Gophers on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at the Sports Pavilion during their NCAA Regional semi-final game against Mizzou.

[Photo] Gophers take down Tigers 3-1, advance to Elite Eight

Published December 10, 2016
Afro Deli employees prepare food doing the lunch rush on Wednesday, Nov. 16, the business' second to last day being open at their West Bank location.

Participants chant on interstate 94 in Minneapolis during an anti-trump protest on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016.

Hundreds gather on interstate 94 in Minneapolis for a an anti-trump protest on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016.

Hundreds chant on interstate 94 in Minneapolis during an anti-trump protest on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016.

Women watch as results for others states roll in at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

The room erupts with joy when it is called that DFL presidential nominee Hilary Clinton won the state of Virgina on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton.

A woman sports a Hilary Clinton button at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

Barbara Saunders watches polling results roll in at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

Astrid Sandell right, shows Kristin Helgeson, left, polling results on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton.

Macalester College sophomore Elizabeth Loetscher, center, covers her mouth as she nervously watching results roll in at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

Attendees sit on the ground as they watch election results roll in at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

A man exists the stage at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., addresses the crowd at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

Attendees sit on the ground as they watch election results roll in at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

A woman sports a Hilary Clinton button at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

Barbara Saunders watches polling results roll in at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., addresses the crowd at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., addresses the crowd at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

A man exists the stage at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

Barbara Saunders watches polling results roll in at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

[Photo] On University of Minnesota campus, many hoped for a Hillary Clinton win

Published November 8, 2016
Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., addresses the crowd at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

[Photo] Keith Ellison reelected to U.S. House

Published November 9, 2016
Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., addresses the crowd at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

Newly elected rep. Ilhan Omar talks to members of the press after her win was called at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

Newly elected rep. Ilhan Omar talks to members of the press after her win was called at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

Members of the press report at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

Police cars gather on West River Parkway below the Washington Avenue Bridge on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

Sophomore Meg Foster holds a sign that reads "I'm here to listen" on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 on Washington Avenue Bridge. Foster said she biked by the aftermath, and said she wants to be there if someone needs to talk about it.

An officer stands next to a sign that reads "There is hope make the call" on the west side of Washington Avenue Bridge as pedestrians gather on the east side of the bridge on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

A police officer stings a "do not cross" line across to the east entrance to the north side of the Washington Avenue Bridge on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

The officer stands next to a sign that reads "There is hope make the call" on the west side of Washington Avenue Bridge as pedestrians gather on the east side of the bridge on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

[Photo] An unidentified person dies after fall from Washington Avenue Bridge

Published November 8, 2016
Rutgers attempts to take down Gophers running back Shannon Brooks on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Rutgers takes down Gophers running back Shannon Brooks on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

[Photo] Daily Breakdown: Minnesota has strong chance for fourth straight win

Published November 5, 2016
Gopher running back Shannon Brooks holds firmly to the ball while getting taken down by Colorado State on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

[Photo] Brooks impresses in first game back after injury

Published September 29, 2016
The crowd reacts to a play during the Gopher's game against Colorado State on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Running back Rodney Smith holds the ball as he is taken down by Colorado State on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Gophers quarterback Mitch Lender hands the ball off to running back Rodney Smith on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

[Photo] Gophers begin conference play at Penn State

Published September 27, 2016
Gophers offensive lineman Tyler Moore prepares for a play on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Colorado State quarterback Collin Hill runs the ball ageists the Gohpers on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Gophers quarterback Mitch Lender prepares to pass the ball on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Gophers linebacker Kamal Martin prepares for the kick from Colorado State kicker Braxton Davis Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

University Director of Marching and Athletic Bands Betsy McCann directs a football pre-game performance at TCF Bank Stadium on Sept. 1, 2016. McCann is the first female director of a marching band the University has had, as well as in the Big 10.

[Photo] For University of Minnesota Marching Band Director, a historic 'surprise'

Published September 15, 2016
Gophers offensive line readies for the snap from Oregon State at TCF Bank Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

[Photo] Offensive line plays well in victory over Oregon State

Published September 7, 2016
Defensive back Jalen Myrick catches the ball during the Gophers' game against the Oregon State Beavers on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Gophers running back Rodney Smith makes a touchdown during the Gophers' game against the Oregon State Beavers on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner runs the ball while an Oregon State player attempts to tackle on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

The Gohpers make their way on to the field prior to the start of their game against the Oregon State Beavers on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner runs the ball while an Oregon State player attempts to tackle on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

[Photo] Leidner excels in first two games

Published September 22, 2016
The crowd cheers at the start of the Gophers' game against the Oregon State Beavers on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

[Photo] Letter: We challenged ourselves to go to one event from every Gophers sport — it was a great experience

Published April 24, 2017
Gophers wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky is taken down by Oregon State Beavers on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Defensive back Jalen Myrick catches the ball during the Gophers' game against the Oregon State Beavers on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

[Photo] Daily breakdown: Gophers set for easy win against Sycamores

Published September 9, 2016
Defensive back Jalen Myrick makes a break with the ball during the Gophers' game against the Oregon State Beavers on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

[Photo] Defensive backs face early struggles

Published September 22, 2016
Gophers running back Rodney Smith makes a touchdown during the Gophers' game against the Oregon State Beavers on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

[Photo] Rodney Smith steps up in relief of injured Brooks

Published September 2, 2016
Oregon State Beavers lays on the ground after a call during their game against the Gophers on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium. The Gophers won 30-23.

Fall beckons coziness, and there's nothing better to warm up with than this easy-to-make sweet butternut squash soup.

College Kitchen: Mmm… that’s some good soup

by Bridget Bennett
Published October 22, 2015
Goodnight Gorillas at their home on Tuesday. The band is scheduled to play at Northrop Plaza for Student Sound, a concert series that features student bands from the University.

[Photo] Goodnight Gorillas say good afternoon to Northrop

Published September 22, 2015
Sophomore Moretta O'Connell makes a giant bubble on Saturday during Open Streets on SE University Ave.

[Photo] Community takes to streets

Published September 14, 2015
Owner of Sssdude-Nutz Bradley Taylor packs up a bag of doughnuts for a customer on Sunday morning at the Sssdude-Nutz's storefront in Dinkytown. Taylor and his fiance and co-owner of the shop, Ashley Peterson, opened the storefront last week.

[Photo] Doughnut dreams fulfilled

Published September 14, 2015
on Tuesday at Bar Luchador in Stadium Village. Bar Luchador recently opened early this August.

[Photo] Bar Luchador enters the ring

Published September 10, 2015
Owner of Schneider Drug Tom Sengupta works at his store on Thursday in St. Paul. Sengupta will be leaving the store after operating it for over 43 years.

[Photo] Iconic local shop changes hands

Published January 21, 2015
Minnesota center Elliott Eliason looks for a pass Tuesday at Williams Arena.

[Photo] Big men look to improve rebounding

Published November 20, 2014
Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner searches for a pass on Saturday aganist Ohio State at TCF Bank Stadium.

[Photo] Big-game experience should help Leidner, Gophers

Published November 20, 2014
Minnesota running back David Cobb runsteh ball on Saturday TCF Bank Stadium.

[Photo] Cobb on track to break rushing record

Published November 20, 2014
The crowd cheers as Sen. Al Franken speaks on stage with supporters on Tuesday evening at the DFL election night party at the Hilton in downtown Minneapolis.

[Photo] Franken tops challenger to stay in Senate

Published November 5, 2014

Sideline features of Minnesota against Middle Tennessee State

by Bridget Bennett
Published September 7, 2014
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