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Matt Kramer discusses his new role as Vice President for University and Government Relations at the state Capitol on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

[Photo] University Relations VP announces resignation

by Gillian Haveman
Published February 6, 2023
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
Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., waves to those who came out to support Amy Klobuchar’s presidential bid on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.

[Photo] In close race, Tina Smith wins U.S. Senate seat

by Samantha Hendrickson and Tiffany Bui
Published November 4, 2020
Regent Darrin Rosha speaks during a meeting on June 8, 2017. Rosha was among those who questioned the annual salary of Myron Frans in September 2020.

[Photo] Appointment of Myron Frans as senior University leader prompts conversation about pay in higher ed

by Abbey Machtig
Published October 23, 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
Currie Park is seen on Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Minneapolis

[Photo] UMN neighborhoods look to allocate thousands for local park improvements

Published January 30, 2020
Currie Park is seen on Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Minneapolis. The park is now host to a customized syringe drop box that the city began installing on Nov. 1, 2019 as a response to the opioid crisis.

[Photo] Minneapolis installs public syringe boxes across city

Published November 11, 2019
Linebackers Jonathan Celestin, Kamal Martin and Thomas Barber run into formation on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium. The Gophers defeated Illinois 24-17 during the homecoming game.

[Photo] Kamal Martin selected in fifth round of NFL draft

Published April 25, 2020
Forward Sammy Walker eyes the puck during the game against the University of Minnesota Duluth on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 at Mariucci Arena.

[Photo] Gophers make comeback to split opening weekend at Colorado College

Published October 14, 2019
Defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. celebrates after a tackle on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. The Gophers beat Buffalo 17 to 7.

[Photo] Gophers all-American safety Antoine Winfield Jr. declares for NFL Draft

Published January 8, 2020
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.

[Photo] City passes protections for adult entertainers using UMN research

Published September 5, 2019
Stephanie Samedy and Regan Pittman block the ball at Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.

[Photo] Gophers down rival Iowa, win eighth straight

Published October 3, 2019
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The Disabled Student Cultural Center is seen on the second floor of Coffman Union on Tuesday, April 30. The center provides a place for disabled students to commune, cook and take a break during their school day.

Ph.D student Ryan Machtmes, president of the Organization for Graduate and Professional Students with Disabilties, poses for a portrait inside Coffman Union on Tuesday, May 30. Machtmes, who has low vision, is an advoate for other graduate students with disabilities.

[Photo] For students with disabilities, in-class accessibility goes beyond paperwork

Published May 2, 2019
Sophie O'Rourke poses for a portrait near the Mississippi River on Friday, April 19. O'Rourke, who has fibromyalgia and identifies as a person with an invisible disability, used the space to decompress after her summer job at Comstock Hall.

Cole Anderson rests his hand on an automatic push plate so he can reach the sensor for his key fob on Thursday, April 18 inside his apartment building on West Bank. Anderson has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic, degenerative muscle disease, which makes lifting his arms difficult.

Cole Anderson waits for the elevator in Mondale Hall on his commute to class. From his apartment building to his first class in Blegen Hall, Anderson must use seven elevators. He said reaching to press the elevator buttons makes his arms tired.

Cole Anderson travels down the ramp that leads to Blegen Hall on Thursday, April 18. He said the ramp is often filled with people walking, so he has to wait for his route to clear.

Geography undergraduate student Cole Anderson poses for a portrait in the skyway between Blegen Hall and the Social Sciences Building on Thursday, April 18. Anderson's geography classes are in Blegen Hall and his advisor's office is in the Social Sciences Building, but he can't use the skyway because there aren't automated push plates to open the doors.

[Photo] Day-to-day life differs for those with disabilities at the University

Published April 29, 2019
Sophomore Sophie O'Rourke poses for a portrait near the Mississippi River on Friday, April 19. O'Rourke, who has fibromyalgia and identifies as a person with an invisible disability, used the space to decompress after her summer job at Comstock Hall.

Sophomore Sophie O'Rourke poses for a portrait near the Mississippi River on Friday, April 19. O'Rourke, who has fibromyalgia and identifies as a person with an invisible disability, used the space to decompress after her summer job at Comstock Hall.

The University's Student Rating of Teaching form, which students complete to evaluate their instructors at the end of each semester.

[Photo] Women faculty warn of bias in student evaluations

Published April 29, 2019
The Students' Alliance for Cooperative Living, an 80-year-old student co-op house on University Avenue SE, is seen on Wednesday, April 24 in Minneapolis.

[Photo] Bikes, kombucha and social justice: the co-op on frat row

Published April 25, 2019
8:34 p.m. Physics sophomore Kai Peterson dances with biology, society and environment junior Rachel Schwartz during ballroom dance practice at the University Recreation and Wellness Center. The two are members of the competition team, which won its second national championship in a row in early April.

Forestry senior Houston Matanowski displays his personal mushroom collection on Wednesday, April 17 after his Diseases of Forest and Shade Trees class in Stakman Hall. Matanowski collected the fungi for an assignment in the class that requires students to find and preserve at least six fruiting bodies.

9:44 p.m. Computer engineering junior Owen Hoffend leans into a song he composed as he plays on the piano at Coffman Union. Hoffend has been playing piano since fifth grade and comes to Coffman to practice as often as possible.

11:59 p.m. The full moon glows just before the night becomes the morning of April 21, 2019.

7:16 p.m. Tyler Thomas, whose larping fighter name is "Aurias," poses for a portrait in his medieval gear at Van Cleve Park.

6:19 p.m. Akari Nanno, 7, giggles after missing the golf ball in the foreground as her little brother Haruki Nanno, 3, eyes his shot in the background at the driving range at Les Bolstad Golf Course.

9:39 a.m. Passersby assess the damage from a vehicle crash early in the morning next to Pioneer Hall.

8:47 a.m. An anonymous student snores in the University Recreation and Wellness Center's indoor hammocks.

8:25 a.m. Finance senior Angela Harkman and alumnus Drew Harkman chat through their meal at Al's Breakfast. The siblings have been eating at the joint since Angela was in third grade.

6:55 a.m. Two anonymous students wait for Hideaway to open so they can take advantage of the 4/20 holiday sales a day early.

9:34 a.m. Earth sciences freshman James Symanski works out behind Pioneer Hall. He said he takes advantage of the space whenever it's nice out.

Robert Blanchette, a professor in the Department of Plant Pathology, poses for a portrait on Wednesday, April 17 in his office in Stakman Hall on the St. Paul campus. Blanchette studies forest pathology and wood microbiology, which sparked an interest in mycology. His office is filled with a collection of preserved fungi.

Robert Blanchette, a professor in the Department of Plant Pathology, poses for a portrait on Wednesday, April 17 in his office in Stakman Hall on the St. Paul campus. Blanchette studies forest pathology and wood microbiology, which sparked an interest in mycology. His office is filled with a collection of preserved fungi.

[Photo] 'Indiana Jones' of fungi helps save Egyptian artifacts

Published April 22, 2019
Professor Bob Blanchette interacts with students as they study wood and fungi samples after Diseases of Forest and Shade Trees class on Wednesday, April 17 in Stakman Hall.

Maria Tricas examines a specimen after Diseases of Forest and Shade Trees class on Wednesday, April 17 in Stakman Hall. Tricas is an agricultural engineer who came to the United States from Barcelona, Spain, to complete an internship program in Massachusetts and study at the University.

Bob Blanchette's class on Wednesday, April 17 in Stakman Hall.

Fans cheer on Gopher volleyball on Dec. 1, 2018 at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis.

[Photo] Gophers volleyball takes down Ohio State in five sets

Published November 2, 2019
Urban and Regional Planning Master's student Kowsar Mohamed poses for a portrait outside Wilson Library on Tuesday, March 9. Mohamed grew up in Cedar-Riverside and hopes to help communities similar to it through her career in urban planning.

Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center Manager Saeed Bihi poses for a portrait at the center on Tuesday, March 9. Bihi is working to increase activities and programs for youth in the neighborhood in an effort to keep them off the streets.

Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center Manager Saeed Bihi poses for a portrait at the center on Tuesday, March 9. Bihi is working to increase activities and programs for youth in the neighborhood in an effort to keep them off the streets.

[Photo] In light of recent violence, Cedar-Riverside community weighs public safety solutions

Published April 11, 2019
Urban and Regional Planning Master's student Kowsar Mohamed poses for a portrait outside Wilson Library on Tuesday, March 9. Mohamed grew up in Cedar-Riverside and hopes to help communities similar to it through her career in urban planning.

Final Four attendees ride the Ferris wheel on Nicollet Mall on Friday, April 5.

Passersby eye the Mary Tyler Moore Statue on Friday, April 5 as they head toward the Tip-Off Tailgate on Nicollet Mall.

A mailbox is out of service on Nicollet Mall during the Tip-Off Tailgate on Nicollet Mall on Friday, April 5.

Fans wait in line to ride the Ferris wheel on Nicollet Mall during the Tip-Off Tailgate on Friday, April 5.

The bar at Sally's Saloon in Stadium Village anticipates the next play during the NCAA Final Four Championship game on Monday, April 8 in Minneapolis. Virginia beat Texas Tech 85-77 in overtime.

[Photo] Virginia topples Texas Tech in overtime for national championship

Published April 9, 2019
Political science sophomore Madeline McMaster celebrates as Virginia wins its first NCAA championship at Sally's Saloon on Monday, April 8. McMaster said she had been rooting for Virginia since March Madness started. 

Traymarah Scott, an off-duty Sally's Saloon employee and University of Minnesota student, screams for Texas Tech during the NCAA Final Four Championship game at the Stadium Village bar and eatery on Monday, April 8. Virginia defeated Texas Tech 85-77 in overtime.

Early Eyes poses for a portrait in their Northeast Minneapolis backyard on Thursday, April 4.

[Photo] Early Eyes, big visions

Published April 11, 2019
Katie Bies poses for a photo with her dog Jerry at the Tip-Off Tailgate on Nicollet Mall on Friday, April 5. Bies, who went to school in Michigan, is rooting for Auburn now that Michigan is out. 

[Photo] Minneapolis welcomes Final Four teams

Published April 8, 2019
Pole tricks class warms up at Knockout Bodies in Minneapolis on Thursday, March 28.

Pole tricks class at Knockout Bodies Pole & Aerial Studio chats in between practicing tricks in Minneapolis on Thursday, March 28.

Josie LaChapelle, who has been pole dancing on and off for three years, warms up with the class at Knockout Bodies in Minneapolis on Thursday, March 28.

Instructor Dakota Wolfe helps Marijo Greeman during a pole tricks class at Knockout Bodies Pole & Aerial Studio in Minneapolis on Thursday, March 28.

[Photo] Finding self-love in a studio, on a pole

Published April 4, 2019
Members of the pole tricks class at Knockout Bodies Pole & Aerial Studio watch as teacher Dakota Wolfe demonstrates a move on Thursday, March 28 in Minneapolis.

Tria Schuneman, a pole dancing teaching assistant, give tips to a class attendee at Knockout Bodies Pole & Aerial Studio on Thursday, March 28 in Minneapolis.

Pole dancing instructor Dakota Wolfe, left, and teaching assistant Tria Schuneman, right, help a class member master a trick during class at Knockout Bodies Pole & Aerial Studio on Thursday, March 28 in Minneapolis.

Pole dancing class attendees chat before the evening class begins at Knockout Bodies Pole & Aerial Studio in Minneapolis on Thursday, March 28.

Pole dancing shoes are stored behind the reception desk at Knockout Bodies Pole & Aerial Studio in Minneapolis on Thursday, March 28.

Sophomore Jennie Harris, a sociology and gender, women and sexuality studies double major, poses for a portrait at the University's english department in Lind Hall on Tuesday, April 2. Harris said her english courses were too Eurocentric, so she changed her major to a minor.

Sophomore Jennie Harris, a sociology and gender, women and sexuality studies double major, poses for a portrait at the University's english department in Lind Hall on Tuesday, April 2. Harris said her english courses were too Eurocentric, so she changed her major to a minor.

[Photo] English department committee formed to address diversity

Published April 4, 2019
Newly-elected Minnesota Daily leadership, Cleo Krejci, left, and Kyle Stumpf.

[Photo] Minnesota Daily Board announces next year's leadership

Published March 29, 2019
The Arrow apartments, formerly known as Prime Place, on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 in Minneapolis.

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

Published March 20, 2019
Psychology and nutrition junior Taylor Peterson poses for a portrait on Tuesday, March 12 at University Commons apartments. Peterson went to The Emily Program to recover from her eating disorder in high school. Now, she is studying to become an eating disorder therapist at the same institution.

[Photo] An invisible fight: Students struggle with eating disorders, finding resources

Published March 14, 2019
Psychology and nutrition junior Taylor Peterson displays her journal on Tuesday, March 12 at University Commons apartments. Peterson, who relapsed from her eating disorder this year, said journaling helps her keep her thoughts positive. 

Psychology and nutrition junior Taylor Peterson poses for a portrait on Tuesday, March 12 at University Commons apartments. Peterson went to The Emily Program to recover from her eating disorder in high school. Now, she is studying to become an eating disorder therapist at the same institution.

Biology junior Nyanna Wright does her hair for a job interview on Monday, March 4 at her house in Como. Wright said she intentionally slicks back her natural hair for job interviews to avoid bias.

[Photo] UMN students battle hair bias as they seek jobs

Published March 5, 2019
Biology junior Nyanna Wright poses for a portrait right before a job interview on Monday, March 4 in Como. Wright said she purposefully alters her natural hair for the different spaces she enters.

The crowd cheers as Amy Klobuchar takes the stage at her presidential bid announcement on Feb. 10 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.

[Photo] UMN students respond to Klobuchar's presidential bid

Published February 28, 2019
Maplewood resident Mary Newell makes her way to meet Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., on Sunday, Feb. 10 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., meets fans on her way out after announcing her presidential bid on Sunday, Feb. 10 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.

Erik Dosedel gives Jessica Ford a piggy back as Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., announces her presidential bid on Sunday, Feb. 10 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.

The crowd listens as Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., makes a speech about her bid for the presidency on Sunday, Feb. 10 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.

Klobuchar will win another term in the Senate.

Members of the North High School and Patrick Henry High School drumline dance before their performance at Amy Klobuchar's presidential bid event on Sunday, Feb. 10 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.

Lauren and David Noyes took their 9-month-old twins Kiera and Gabriel out to support Amy Klobuchar as she announced her candidacy for president on Sunday, Feb. 10 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.

Snow accumulated on the heads and hats of many as Amy Klobuchar announced her bid for the presidency on Sunday, Feb. 10 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., smiles as the crowd cheers for her as she prepares to announce her bid for the presidency on Sunday, Feb. 10 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey sings Amy Klobuchar's praises before the senator took the stage on Sunday, Feb. 10 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.

Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., waves to those who came out to support Amy Klobuchar's presidential bid on Sunday, Feb. 10 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.

[Photo] Tina Smith pushes for financial aid transparency

Published April 9, 2019
Colby, a 1-year-old black lab, came with her owner Sally Latimer to support Amy Klobuchar on Sunday, Feb. 10 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.

Klobuchar will win another term in the Senate.

[Photo] Senator Amy Klobuchar expected to win Senate race

Published November 5, 2024
Charlie and Joy Kling open a package of hand warmers given out by Amy Klobuchar's staff before her announcement on Sunday, Feb. 10 at Boom Island Park in Northeast Minneapolis.

Cooper Patch dances outside of Northrop as his friend Jon Taffe records him for a skate video on Wednesday, Jan. 31 in Minneapolis.

Electrical Engineering sophomore Yilia Yang throws hot water into the air to watch it freeze on Wednesday, Jan. 31 in the East Bank Mall. Yang had the day off because classes were cancelled due to extremely low temperatures.

[Photo] Ope, it's cold: UMN campus adjusts to sub-zero chill

Published January 31, 2019
Advertising student Jon Taffe records a friend to make a skate video while he has the day off classes due to cold weather on Jan. 31.

Noname performs at First Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 26 in Minneapolis.

[Photo] Noname brings warmth and a fresh beat to First Avenue

Published January 28, 2019
Noname performs at First Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 26 in Minneapolis.

Elton opens for Noname at First Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 26 in Minneapolis.

Noname performed songs from her album Room 25 at First Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 26 in Minneapolis.

Elton opens for Noname at First Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 26 in Minneapolis.

The Soap Factory, which began renovations in 2017 and stopped operations in 2018 due to lacking funds, is seen with its windows boarded up on Monday, Jan. 21 in Minneapolis. Board members and supporters of the art non profit are working to buy the property back.

Rosemary Williams, vice president of the Soap Factory's board, poses for a portrait in the empty art non profit on Monday, Jan. 21. The The Soap Factory, which occupies the historic National Purity Soap Factory, is more than $2 million in debt.

[Photo] Soap Factory faces millions in debt, loss of building

Published January 24, 2019
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