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Freshman Lexy Ramler competes in the uneven parallel bars at the Regional NCAA Gymnastics Championship on Saturday, April 7, 2018 in Minneapolis.

[Photo] Gymnastics sees strong start to season behind Ramler, Kan

Published January 21, 2019
Marissa Calstrom sorts waste into recycling bins at the Como Recycling Facility on Friday, Jan. 18 in Minneapolis. Part of her job is to identify different types of plastic, including what is used for research at the University, and separate them for proper recycling.

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A bale of #5 plastics, weighing about 1,100 pounds, sits outside the Como Recycling Facility on Friday, Jan. 18 in Minneapolis. One bale, which is made up of mostly waste from the Universitys research facilities, takes around three weeks to make.

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Employees sort waste into different recycling categories at the Como Recycling Facility on Friday, Jan. 18 in Minneapolis.

[Photo] New program aims to cut research waste

Published January 21, 2019
Forward Sammy Walker eyes the puck during the game against the University of Minnesota Duluth on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2019 at Mariucci Arena.

[Photo] Gophers men’s hockey dominated in 5-3 loss to Minnesota-Duluth

Published October 23, 2021
The lone finalist in the race for University of Minnesota president, Joan Gabel, smiles as the Board of Regents extend praise to her qualifications for the job before a vote on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at McNamara Alumni Center.

[Photo] Gabel announces next steps in provost search

Published June 10, 2019
University President-designate Joan Gabel shakes the hand of Regent Ken Powell after being voted into the job on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at McNamara Alumni Center.

[Photo] UMN presidential transition already underway

Published February 4, 2019
Rapper Travis Scott grabs a video camera during his show at Target Center on Saturday, Dec. 8 in Minneapolis.

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Travis Scott throws his middle finger up as the crowd mirrors his action during his performance at Target Center on Saturday, Dec. 8 in Minneapolis.

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Rapper Travis Scott riles up the crowd at the Target Center on Saturday, Dec. 8 in Minneapolis. The Houston native brought a roller coaster to the show.

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Travis Scott performs at the Target Center on Saturday, Dec. 8 in Minneapolis. The 26-year-old rapper is on his WISH YOU WERE HERE tour.

[Photo] Review: For this life Travis cannot change / he always lets it bang

Published December 10, 2018
Travis Scott, dubbed La Flame in a short documentary he co-produced, brought his WISH YOU WERE HERE tour to Target Center on Saturday, Dec. 8 in Minneapolis.

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Freshman libero CC McGraw serves the ball during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Oct. 13. The Gophers beat Northwestern in all three sets.

[Photo] Two freshmen help anchor Gophers' championship dream

Published December 6, 2018
Redshirt sophomore Regan Pittman celebrates a point earned with her team at Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 1. The Gophers swept South Carolina in all three sets.

[Photo] Gophers dancing their way to the Sweet Sixteen for the fourth straight year

Published December 2, 2018
Senior setter Samantha Seliger-Swenson bumps the ball at Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 1 2018. The Gophers swept South Carolina in all three sets.

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Outside hitter Stephanie Samedy spikes the ball at Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. The Gophers swept South Carolina in all three sets.

[Photo] Gopher volleyball takes down Hoosiers in three sets

Published October 27, 2021
Stephanie Samedy and Regan Pittman block the ball at Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 1 2018. The Gophers swept South Carolina in all three sets.

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Junior Erik Hunter competes in the 200 Yard Backstroke race during the Minnesota Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at the Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center.

[Photo] Gophers swim and dive poised for breakout 2020

Published May 18, 2020
Students line up for food at the Dinkytown McDonalds on April 7, 2017.

[Photo] MPD to introduce new late night patrols in Dinkytown

Published November 26, 2018
Senior Emily Heslin handles the ball during the game against DePaul on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

[Photo] Gophers soccer adds Allie Wisner as an assistant coach, becoming third all-female staff across the Power Five conferences

Published July 21, 2021
Former University of Minnesota Student Jason Showers poses for a portrait in the park near his home near Lake Nokomis on Saturday, Nov. 17 in Minneapolis. Showers dropped out of the University due to drug and alcohol addictions, and is now studying to become an addiction counselor at Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul.

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An unidentified University sophomore poses for a portrait in her apartment near campus on Tuesday, Nov. 13 in Dinkytown. She dropped out of the semester largely because of her alcohol use. 

[Photo] Shedding light on addiction: UMN students grapple with limited addiction resources

Published November 19, 2018
Senior Emily Heslin handles the ball during the game against DePaul on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

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Alcohol bottles sit on top of a students refrigerator. She said shed like to quit drinking, but doesnt know when that will happen.

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Former University of Minnesota student Jason Showers poses for a portrait in the park near his home near Lake Nokomis on Saturday, Nov. 17 in Minneapolis. Showers dropped out of the University due to drug and alcohol addictions, and is now studying to become an addiction counselor at Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul.

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University sophomore Sarah poses for a portrait in her apartment near campus on Tuesday, Nov. 13 in Dinkytown. Sarah dropped out of the semester largely because of her alcohol use.

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Photos: 2018 Minneapolis and Saint Paul midterm elections

by Ellen Schmidt
Published November 7, 2018
Saint Louis Park High School Student Ellen Polter pours coffee for voters waiting in line at the University Lutheran Church polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 6 in Dinkytown. She came with the DFL party, and said she was there to make sure people stayed in line. Polter said the party sent volunteers like her around to use their surplus of campaign donations to keep voters in long lines. 

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Students wait in line that wraps around the inside of the University Lutheran Church polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 6 in Dinkytown. Students said the wait was as long as two hours.

[Photo] Long polling lines don't deter students

Published November 7, 2018
Jeff Tweedy of Wilco performs his set on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Eaux Claires in Wisconsin. Wilcos performance summated the festival.

[Photo] Q&A: Nels Cline of Wilco and countertenor Ryland Angel on the premiere of 'The Call'

Published November 7, 2018
Voters make their way into the gym on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at Marcy Open School in Minneapolis.

[Photo] Voters start early in UMN campus area

Published November 6, 2018
Vernon Coburn receives his I Voted sticker on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at Marcy Open School in Minneapolis. Coburn has been voting at the elementary school since it first became a polling place. 

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Marcy-Holmes neighborhood residents vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at Marcy Open School in Minneapolis.

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Rolls of voting stickers sit on a chair in the foreground while Marcy-Holmes neighborhood residents vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at Marcy Open School in Minneapolis.

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Bob Steller lines up stickers to give out after voters have submitted their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at Marcy Open School in Minneapolis. Steller has been volunteering at the polls for five or six years as a retirement project. It reinforces your feeling that the system is working, he said about his volunteer position. 

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Lauren Barnes serves during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. The Gophers beat Northwestern in all three sets.

[Photo] Barnes' concentration evident not only in results

Published November 1, 2018
Maggie Rogers performs at First Avenue and 7th Entry on Monday, Oct. 29 in Minneapolis.

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Maggie Rogers performs at First Avenue and 7th Entry on Monday, Oct. 29 in Minneapolis.

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Maggie Rogers performs at First Avenue and 7th Entry on Monday, Oct. 29 in Minneapolis.

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Maggie Rogers performs at First Avenue and 7th Entry on Monday, Oct. 29 in Minneapolis.

[Photo] Review: Maggie Rogers grooves through show with endless energy

Published October 31, 2018
Maggie Rogers performs at First Avenue and 7th Entry on Monday, Oct. 29 in Minneapolis.

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Ward 6 City Council Member Abdi Warsame knocks on doors of community members on Saturday, Oct. 14 in Minneapolis. Warsame is running for his second term as a city council member.

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Van Cleave Park Recreation Center accommodated voters in the municipal elections on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2017 in Minneapolis.

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A voting booth is set up at Weisman Art Museum on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2017 in Minneapolis.

[Photo] What's on the ballot?

Published November 1, 2018
Junior goaltender Mat Robson eyes the puck during the game against the University of Minnesota Duluth on Sunday, Oct. 7 at Mariucci Arena.

[Photo] Gophers come back, but lose in overtime to St. Lawrence

Published November 17, 2018
Regan Pittman serves the ball during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Oct. 13.

[Photo] Gophers extend winning streak to 11 in Big Ten play

Published October 27, 2018
8th Street SE is partially closed for construction on Monday, June 12.

[Photo] Protected bike lanes coming to busiest Dinkytown streets

Published October 23, 2018
Redshirt junior middle blocker Taylor Morgan jumps to block the ball during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. The Gophers beat Northwestern in all three sets.

[Photo] "Mama-bear" mentality and adversity fuel middle blocker Taylor Morgan

Published October 18, 2018
Redshirt junior middle blocker Taylor Morgan jumps to block the ball during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. The Gophers beat Northwestern in all three sets.

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Sophomore opposite hitter Stephanie Samedy gets up from the floor after diving for the ball during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. The Gophers beat Northwestern in all three sets.

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Sophomore opposite hitter Stephanie Samedy eyes the ball as she serves during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. The Gophers beat Northwestern in all three sets.

[Photo] Gophers volleyball players travel to Colorado with national team ambitions

Published March 4, 2019
Stephanie Samedy positively signals to her teammates after earning a point during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. The Gophers beat Northwestern in all three sets.

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Sophomore opposite hitter Stephanie jumps up for a serve during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. The Gophers beat Northwestern in all three sets.

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Junior Ryan Zuhlsdorf skates past the University of Minnesota Duluth toward the puck during the game on Sunday, Oct. 7 at Mariucci Arena. The Gophers won 7-4.

[Photo] Gophers defeat USA Under-18 team

Published October 15, 2018
Freshman outside hitter Adanna Rollins jumps to spike the ball during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Oct. 13. The Gophers beat Northwestern in all three sets.

[Photo] Gophers remain undefeated in Big Ten with eighth conference win

Published October 14, 2018
Senior Samantha Seliger-Swenson, left, and sophomore Stephanie Samedy celebrate with redshirt sophomore Regan Pittman after she earned a point during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Oct. 13. The Gophers beat Northwestern in all three sets.

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Alpha Gamma Rho is seen on Wednesday, Oct. 10 near the Saint Paul campus. A member of the fraternity died as a result of alcohol-related complications in September.

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Alpha Gamma Rho is seen on Wednesday, Oct. 10 near the Saint Paul campus. A member of the fraternity died as a result of alcohol-related complications in September.

[Photo] University chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho suspended following member's death

Published October 15, 2018
Celina Nummerdor handles the ball during the game against DePaul on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

[Photo] Pair of Wisconsin natives lead Gophers into match against Badgers

Published October 11, 2018
University Public Health Researcher Stephanie Jarosek says goodbye to her 3-year-old Ruth while dropping her off at the University of Minnesota Child Development Center on Wednesday, Oct. 4 in Minneapolis. Jarosek is among the parents that were happy to hear the University opted out of closing the CDC.

[Photo] Student governments create group to support student parents

Published October 11, 2018
The UMPD building is open on East Bank campus.

[Photo] Frey announces Deputy Newark Mayor final MPD chief nominee

Published September 30, 2022
Senior forward Tyler Sheehy scores a goal during the game against the University of Minnesota Duluth on Sunday, Oct. 7.

[Photo] Gophers start season with victory over No. 1 UMD

Published October 8, 2018
Sophomore forward Brannon McManus celebrates his second goal of the game against the University of Minnesota Duluth on Sunday, Oct. 7 at Mariucci Arena.

[Photo] Gophers score three unanswered to top Michigan in overtime

Published March 9, 2019
Senior forward Brent Gates Jr. eyes the puck as he tries to maneuver past the University of Minnesota Duluth during the game on Sunday, Oct. 7 at Mariucci Arena. The Gophers won 7-4.

[Photo] Gophers start and finish slow, lose to Mankato 5-1

Published November 3, 2018
Biology student Erianna Conrad dances in a circle with their traditional Native American dance class on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the University of Minnesota-Morris campus.

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The Goodwin Statue sits across from the Multi-Ethnic Resource Center on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the University of Minnesota-Morris campus. Duane Goodwin carved the traditional Anishinaabe stone statue.

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Native American Studies student Claudia Iron Hawk fans herself during her traditional Native American dance class on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the University of Minnesota-Morris campus.

[Photo] A haven for Native American students: decades-old tuition waiver supports Morris students

Published October 8, 2018
Anishinaabe Language Instructor Gabe Desrosiers plays a traditional Native American drum for his Native American dance class on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the University of Minnesota-Morris campus. Desrosiers did his undergraduate education and masters degree in the University of Minnesota system, covered by the Native American tuition waiver.

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In a multiple exposure image, Anishinaabe Language Instructor Gabe Desrosiers extends his hand toward a white board with written Native American language next to one of the texts required for his class on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the University of Minnesota-Morris campus. The Anishinaabe program at Morris follows a 2-year cycle, so students must start in the semester that offers the first level, which comes every four semesters.

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University Public Health Researcher Stephanie Jarosek says goodbye to her 3-year-old, Ruth, while dropping her off at the University of Minnesota Child Development Center on Wednesday, Oct. 3 in Minneapolis. Jarosek is among the parents that were happy to hear the University opted out of closing the CDC.

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Daycare kids Henley Gorka and Max Finney pretend to be horses next to the sign-in table at the University of Minnesota Child Development Center on Wednesday, Oct. 3 in Minneapolis. Both have parents who work at the University.

[Photo] UMN researchers create child care access tool

Published April 3, 2019
Psychiatry Assistant Professor Kristina Reigstad drops her 4-year-old Eve off at the University of Minnesota Child Development Center before heading to campus on Wednesday, Oct. 3 in Minneapolis. The University announced that the daycare would close last January, but reversed the decision after backlash from parents.

[Photo] Child care center to stay open, concerns remain

Published October 4, 2018
Associate Professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Antonella Borgatti drops off her sons Leonardo and Lorenzo Everest at the University of Minnesota Child Development Center on Wednesday, Oct. 3 in Minneapolis. She drops her boys off every morning before going to work on campus.

[Photo] Amid push for more childcare at UMN, local centers want in

Published October 18, 2018
Provost Karen Hanson listens during a Board of Regents meeting at McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

[Photo] Second University provost candidate announced

Published October 1, 2019
Freshman Delaney Stekr pushes to beat her opponent to the ball during the game against DePaul on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

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Freshman Delaney Stekr eyes the ball during the game against DePaul on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

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Freshman Delaney Stekr pushes to beat her opponent to the ball during the game against DePaul on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

[Photo] Delaney Stekr gets valuable experience in freshman season

Published October 4, 2018
Zach Kosel and Dan Davidson watch to see if they make the cup during a beer pong game outside their fraternity on Friday, April 20 in Minneapolis.

[Photo] UMN fraternities ban hard alcohol

Published October 1, 2018
April Bockin dribbles down the field during the game against DePaul on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

[Photo] Gophers soccer finds inspiration in USA's World Cup win

Published September 5, 2019
Architecture senior Belinda Xiong creates a cardboard model to represent a juvenile corrections facility at Rapson Hall on Monday, Sept. 24 on East Bank campus. Xiong and her class visited an adult correctional facility and a rehabilitation facility to learn firsthand how the spaces work.

[Photo] UMN architecture students hope to redesign local juvenile rehab facilities

Published September 28, 2018
New solar panels shade the parking lot outside Humphrey School of Public Affairs on Wednesday, Sept. 26. The solar panels are part of a University effort to eliminate net carbon emissions by 2050.

[Photo] UMN adds new solar panels as part of renewable energy plan

Published September 25, 2018
Freshman Grace Kellar putts during the Minnesota Invitational on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 at Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury, Minnesota

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Freshman Grace Kellar drives the ball during the Minnesota Invitational on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 at Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury, Minnesota.

[Photo] Gophers show grit in final round of Minnesota Invitational

Published September 12, 2019
An El Bandido Scarecrow is garnished with an orange peel and an apple slice on Tuesday, Sept. 18 in the basement of a Como neighborhood home.

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The bartender twists the natural oil out of an orange peel to flavor a Manhattan on Tuesday, Sept. 18 in the basement of a Como neighborhood home.

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Fall cocktails are on display on Tuesday, Sept. 18 in the basement of a Como neighborhood home.

[Photo] College kitchen: Fall cocktails you won't find in coffee shops

Published September 20, 2018
An orange peel is lit on fire, adding flavor to the Chaco Campfire, on Tuesday, Sept. 18 in the basement of a Como neighborhood home.

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Chinese restaurant and bakery Keefer Court, which has been open for 30 years, is seen on Monday, June 25, 2018.

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The Wallin Medical Biosciences Building is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018 on East Bank campus. Dr. Michael Lees office and medical research laboratory are in the facility.

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The Wallin Medical Biosciences Building is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. Dr. Michael Lees office and medical research lab is in the facility.

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Freshman forwards Patricia Ward, left, McKenna Buisman and Megan Gray knee the ball for a portrait on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in Saint Paul. The three freshman have played in all seven matches so far this season.

[Photo] Trio of freshmen give Minnesota more offensive options

Published September 13, 2018
University Masters of Supply Chain Management student Katie Robertson poses for a portrait inside a lactation room on Wednesday, Sept. 12 in Hanson Hall. Robertson, the parent of a four-year-old boy and two-year-old twin boys, checked out the room weekly after her twins were born so she had a private spot to pump breastmilk in between her packed schedule.

[Photo] Student parents fight for more lactation spaces at UMN

Published September 13, 2018
FIDLAR performs on Friday, Sept. 7 at the First Avenue Mainroom. The bands name is an acronym for, Fuck It Dog, Lifes a Risk.

Crowd goes wild for FIDLAR at First Avenue

by Ellen Schmidt
Published September 10, 2018
Marianna Florczyk of Montreal based band NOBRO performs on Friday, Sept. 7 at the First Avenue Mainroom.

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Dilly Dally performs before FIDLAR on Friday, Sept. 7 at the First Avenue Mainroom.

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FIDLAR lead guitarist Elvis Kuehn sings with the band on Friday, Sept. 7 at the First Avenue Mainroom.

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Kathryn McCaughey sings vocals and plays base with band NOBRO on Friday, Sept. 7 at the First Avenue Mainroom.

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Montreal based band NOBRO performs before FIDLAR on Friday, Sept. 7 at the First Avenue Mainroom.

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A member of the crowd high-fives a person who was escorted out of the photo pit for crowd surfing on Friday, Sept. 7 at the First Avenue Mainroom.

[Photo] Review: Life’s always a risk at FIDLAR shows

Published September 10, 2018
Brandon Schwartzel plays bass during the FIDLAR show on Friday, Sept. 7 at the First Avenue Mainroom.

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