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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
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
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
Head Coach Jerry Kill discusses his past four coaching years in his office on Monday.

[Photo] Kill cultivates winning culture on campus

Published May 7, 2015
Brothers and Gopher football players Matt, left, and Mitch Leidner pose at the Gibson Nagurski Football Complex on Friday.

[Photo] One sibling a star, another finds his spot

Published May 5, 2015
MN Pharm co-founder Dave Roeser explains the process of using a tobacco plant to organically grow medicine.

[Photo] CSOM group helps cancer research

Published May 5, 2015
Jake Allan poses in his apartment in Minneapolis on Thursday. Allan is a new singer-songwriter who recently moved to Minneapolis for the music scene.

[Photo] Two-named troubadour

Published April 23, 2015
St. Catherine University first-year physical therapy students Taylor Hutchins, left, and Brittany Lehner grab gloves before picking up garbage and cleaning graffiti near Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The event was one of many the Cedar-Riverside Community Collaboration Group planned this week for Earth Day.

[Photo] Bonding over Earth Day

Published April 23, 2015
Marketing senior and Minitex employee Ben Sundem pulls books from Wilson Library on Tuesday. Minitex loans books to libraries around the state.

[Photo] Libraries face funding shortfall

Published April 22, 2015
Geography professor John Fraser Hart talks about his history of teaching in his office in the Social Sciences building on Wednesday. Hart, 91, has been teaching at the University for 48 years and plans to retire after this semester.

[Photo] School braces for aging staff

Published April 20, 2015
Hundreds of people march down Pleasant Street SE towards McDonald's in Dinkytown in a protest to raise Minneapolis' minimum wage to $15 per hour on Wednesday.

[Photo] Fight for $15 minimum wage, increased adjunct pay, hits campus

Published April 16, 2015
The Minnesota Student Association presidential candidates Henry Benson, Joelle Stangler and Prahith Chakka debate at Coffman Memorial Union on Wednesday evening.

[Photo] Presidential hopefuls square off

Published April 9, 2015
Redshirt junior Briean Boddy-Calhoun warms up at practice at TCF Bank Stadium on Thursday.

[Photo] Minnesota’s defensive backs could be Big Ten’s best

Published April 7, 2015
Lead ice maker Adam Stirn explains Ridder Arena's ice refrigerating system on Monday. The system currently uses the coolant R-22 which is required to be faded out of systems by 2020.

[Photo] Arenas struggle to be green

Published April 2, 2015
Metropolitan Council member Cara Letofsky poses near the light rail stop on Washington on Sunday. Letofsky is a big supporter of the metro transit system and is on the Transportation Committee.

[Photo] New Met Council woman has strong ties to University area

Published April 2, 2015
Crews search the Mississippi River for the body of missing University student Jennifer Houle on Monday. Video footage was discovered showing Houle entering the Mississippi River from the 10th Avenue Bridge early Friday morning, police said Monday.

[Photo] Video shows Houle entering river, University vigil planned

Published March 31, 2015
II Foro General Manager Kris Barto, Director of Business Development Josh Thomas and Director of Operations Lorin Zinter discuss what furniture to keep or throw away the restaurant in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Demolition of the interior begins on Monday, and the restaurant aims to be open for business early June.

[Photo] Preview: New Restaurants around the Twin Cities

Published March 26, 2015
Acoustic musician Sam Cassidy at his home in Minneapolis on Tuesday.

[Photo] Sam Cassidy to play 7th Street Entry

Published March 12, 2015
Minnesota guard Andre Hollins and Penn State forward Ross Travis battle for the ball in the first half against Penn State at Williams Arena on Sunday.

Minnesota forward Maurice Walker reaches for an offensive rebound in the first half against Penn State at Williams Arena on Sunday.

Minnesota guard DeAndre Mathieu defends Penn State guard D.J. Newbill in the first half at Williams Arena on Sunday.

The Minnesota bench reacts after guard Andre Hollins scored his third three-pointer in the first half against Penn State at Williams Arena on Sunday.

Minnesota Head Coach Richard Pitino disappointedly yells to his team in the first half against Penn State at Williams Arena on Sunday.

Minnesota forward Gaston Diedhiou passes the ball in the first half against Penn State at Williams Arena on Sunday.

Minnesota guard Nate Mason makes a move toward the basket in the second half against Penn State at Williams Arena on Sunday. Minnesota lost to Penn State 79-76.

Minnesota guard Andre Hollins shows disappointment after they turned the ball over in the second half against Penn State at Williams Arena on Sunday. Minnesota lost to Penn State 79-76.

Minnesota guards Nate Mason, Andre Hollins and DeAndre Mathieu smile after gaining the lead in the second half against Penn State at Williams Arena on Sunday. Penn State scored a three-pointer in the final seconds of the game to beat Minnesota 79-76.

Minnesota guard DeAndre Mathieu defends Penn State guard D.J. Newbill in the first half at Williams Arena on Sunday.

[Photo] Buzzer-beater spoils Gophers’ senior day

Published March 9, 2015
University students Katie Zawislak, James Updike and Jean Smith before the Gophers hockey game against Michigan State on Thursday.

[Photo] Street style: Gopher game day

Published March 5, 2015
Minnesota's Maxx Williams displays his skills during pro day at the Gibson-Nagurski Football Complex on Monday.

[Photo] Williams preps for draft

Published March 4, 2015
Senior Cedric Thompson performs the vertical jump during Pro Day at the Gibson-Nagurski Football Complex on Monday.

[Photo] Cedric Thompson impresses at pro day

Published March 3, 2015
A pedestrian walks over 5th Avenue bridge on Sunday. Marcy-Holmes sent a letter Thursday to MnDOT's transportation commissioner asking for a new bridge to connect 5th Street Southeast.

[Photo] Marcy-Holmes eyes new bridge

Published March 3, 2015
Minnesota goalie Nick Lehr guards the net in the second period against Michigan State at Mariucci Arena on Thursday. Minnesota beat Michigan State 5-3.

[Photo] Minnesota splits at home with Spartans

Published March 2, 2015
Sophomore Mohamed Khatib works at Adam's Food and Fuel, his family's business, in Roseville on Sunday. Khatib wants to major in business marketing education and says his experience with the family business will help him in the future.

[Photo] 20s may decide life earnings

Published February 24, 2015
The Barnyard chants the rouser before Minnesota played Northwestern at Williams Arena on Wednesday. The student section will not be traveling to the Big Ten tournament.

[Photo] The Barnyard to miss Big Ten tournament

Published February 24, 2015
Greenhouse curator Alex Eilts and Head of the Plant Biology department Gary Muehlbauer talk in the College of Biological Sciences Greenhouse in St. Paul on Monday. There is currently a legislative request to build a new Greenhouse.

[Photo] A greenhouse falling apart

Published February 18, 2015
Students and faculty members hold signs at a protest outside Morrill Hall on Monday. Demonstrators protested the arrest of 13 students who occupied President Eric Kaler's office last week.

[Photo] Faculty join student protests

Published February 17, 2015
Comedian Rana May poses at the Comedy Corner on Saturday. May is hosting an open mic and occasional variety showcase, called "Kill It," on Sunday.

[Photo] Killing it with laughs: Rana May’s off-kilter comedy

Published February 12, 2015
Minnesota Head Coach Richard Pitino celebrates after the Gophers caused Purdue to turn over the ball in the second half at Williams Arena on Saturday. Minnesota beat Purdue 62-58.

[Photo] Pitino rallies Gophers to victory

Published February 9, 2015
University of Minnesota graduate Justin Schell works on finishing touches to his documentary "We Rock Long Distance" at his apartment in Minneapolis on Saturday. Schell has been making documentaries for about 7 years, and this is his first feature length documentary.

[Photo] Hip-hop without borders

Published February 5, 2015
University of Minnesota graduate Justin Schell works on finishing touches to his documentary "We Rock Long Distance" at his apartment in Minneapolis on Saturday. Schell has been making documentaries for about 7 years, and this is his first feature length documentary.

[Photo] Worlds away, documenting Minneapolis artists

Published February 5, 2015
Doctor of Musical Arts first year students Carson Rose Schneider and Courtney Van Cleef rehearse in a practice room at Ferguson Hall on Monday. Ferguson Hall recently began prohibiting non-music majors from reserving classrooms and ensemble rooms.

[Photo] Locked out of practice

Published February 3, 2015
Principal Investigator and Assistant Professor in the Neuroscience Department Sylvain Lesn trains neuroscience major Kaelyn Holgerson at a lab in the Wallin Medical Biosciences Building on Monday. State legislators recently proposed to create a grant program in Minnesota that would appropriate $10 million to research Alzheimer's and other dementia diseases.

[Photo] With aging population, Alzheimer’s a main focus

Published February 3, 2015
Minnesota forward Hannah Brandt handles the puck against Ohio State at Ridder Arena on Saturday. The Gophers beat Ohio State 3-1 and outshot them 44-15.

[Photo] Minnesota battles past Buckeyes

Published February 2, 2015
Junior guard Mikayla Bailey dribbles the ball against Penn State at Williams Arena on Wednesday.

[Photo] Gophers beat Lady Lions

Published January 29, 2015
University Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Richard Pfutzenreuter discusses performance measures at a Senate higher education committee meeting at the Capitol on Thursday.

[Photo] Officials lay out spending

Published January 26, 2015
Global studies and history major Tyler Boesch looks at vinyl records at Treehouse Records in Minneapolis on Monday. Boesch began buying vinyls after his mom gave him a record player last Christmas.

[Photo] Investing in vinyl

Published January 22, 2015
Gov. Mark Dayton proposes a $30 million investment in the Medical School at the Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building on Wednesday. Dayton proposed the funding as in his latest budget plan with the goal of boosting the school's reputation.

[Photo] Dayton seeking $30M for Medical School

Published January 22, 2015
in the second half at Williams Arena on Saturday, January 17, 2015.

Minnesota guard Andre Hollins shoots for three against Rutgers in the first half at Williams Arena on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Hollins scored seven three-pointers and a season high of 31 points.

Minnesota guard Andre Hollins claps after scoring his seventh three-pointer against the Rutgers in the second half at Williams Arena on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Hollins scored a season high of 31 points.

Minnesota center Maurice Walker and guard Nate Mason fight for the ball against Rutgers in the first half at Williams Arena on Saturday, January 17, 2015.

The Minnesota bench reacts to Maurice Walker's first dunk of the game against Rutgers in the first half at Williams Arena on Saturday, January 17, 2015.

Minnesota guard DeAndre Mathieu knocks the ball out of Rutgers guard Myles Mack in the first half at Williams Arena on Saturday, January 17, 2015.

Minnesota Forward Joey King takes a charge against Rutgers in the first half at Williams Arena on Saturday, January 17, 2015. King caused three charges.

Minnesota forward Charles Buggs is defended by Rutgers center Shaquille Doorson as he goes up for a shot in the second half at Williams Arena on Saturday, January 17, 2015.

Minnesota center Maurice Walker and guard Nate Mason fight for the ball against Rutgers in the first half at Williams Arena on Saturday, January 17, 2015.

[Photo] Hollins scores 31 in first Big Ten victory

Published January 20, 2015
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Biology, society and environment senior Ambrosia Smith talks to President Eric Kaler about her research on females and drug addiction at the McNair Scholars Poster Presentation in Coffman on Thursday.

[Photo] Estrogen may make women more prone to addiction

Published August 6, 2014
College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor Nicholas Phelps explains the aquaponic farm which is in a greenhouse in St. Paul on Friday. Phelps is also one of the project's researchers.

[Photo] University combats food supply issues with MnDRIVE

Published July 30, 2014
A CPM property recently had conditions placed on it's rental agreement because of unpermitted work and was not up to code, Monday afternoon on 8th street SE.

[Photo] City works to keep landlords in check

Published July 30, 2014
Council of Graduate Students member Scott Petty talks at the COGS meeting at Loring Pasta Bar on Tuesday July 22. Petty is one of four authoring the bill of rights for graduate students.

[Photo] Graduate students draft their own bill of rights

Published July 30, 2014
The new TargetExpress in Dinkytown on the corner of Fourteenth Avenue and Sixth Street is set to open on July 27.

[Photo] First Target mini-store set to open doors Wednesday

Published July 23, 2014
Lyft driver Ben Leadholm, who's worked for the rides-haring company for four months, demonstrates how to find other Lyft cars on Monday in Minneapolis. City Council voted to legalize Lyft and other transportation network companies last Friday.

[Photo] Minneapolis gives ride-sharing the green light

Published July 23, 2014
Former Gophers offensive lineman Caleb Bak demonstrates website vulnerability analysis in his home on Tuesday, July 15. Bak quit football due to concussions and is now trying to make hacking a career.

[Photo] Lineman tackles hacking

Published July 23, 2014
A tanning bed at U-Tan in Dinkytown on Thursday. Minnesota will ban indoor tanning for minors under the age of 18 starting Aug. 1.

[Photo] New law aims to curb indoor tanning trend

Published July 16, 2014
Cwn Annwn members practice at Kooler Sound in St. Paul on Thursday. The melodic metal band formed in 1997.

[Photo] Bring out the hounds

Published July 16, 2014
A man looks at the building where Brueggers was located on 14th Avenue in Dinkytown on Thursday. Brueggers closed in June due to an increase in the retail space's rent rate.

[Photo] Dinkytown vacancies don’t faze property, business owners

Published July 16, 2014
Biochemistry and pre-medical junior Phong Nguyen walks on a slackline on Thursday.

People walk outside of the Weisman Art Museum on Thursday.

Senior Shae Kelley poses for a portrait inside of Bierman Field Athletic Building on June 27.

[Photo] After long journey, Shae Kelley joins Gophers

Published July 9, 2014
Strength and conditioning coach Cal Dietz spots Gophers men's hockey player Sam Warning as he lifts weights in the Mariucci Arena weight room Thursday.

[Photo] Dietz pioneers weight training method

Published July 9, 2014
Lands End Pasty Company co-owner John Earl makes pasties on Monday at their newly opened shop located in Dinkydale Mall. Pasties are savory meat pies that originate from the south of England.

[Photo] For Brit foodies, a new Dinkytown destination

Published July 9, 2014
Acting Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Education Sally Kohlstedt poses for a portrait in her office in Johnston Hall on Thursday.

[Photo] An interim advocate for grad students

Published July 9, 2014
College of Continuing Education student Dave Moore works on an in depending drawing study on Tuesday, June 24th.

Two people bike down a trail on the University's East Bank on Friday.

Psychology and criminology junior Kayla Latarte writes specials on a board Friday at Campus Pizza, where she is a bartender.

[Photo] Fewer students are working while in college

Published July 2, 2014
Kinesiology senior Kristina Rude warms up before her game in the 64th United States Handball Association National Four-Wall Championships at the Recreational and Wellness Center on Saturday. Rude was __

[Photo] Two U students play in handball nationals

Published June 25, 2014
Fans react to a United States goal against Portugal, at Nomad World Pub on Sunday. The Nomad World Pub received a permanent expansion of license for the duration of the World Cup to show games and host food trucks.

[Photo] Stadium Village businesses hope for ordinance change

Published June 25, 2014
People sit inside and outside of Espresso Royale on Monday.

Riverton proposed a new development on the northwest corner of 4th street and 13th avenue.

[Photo] New co-op housing proposed in Dinkytown

Published June 18, 2014
Performer Aretha Aoki rehearses part of "SHORE" at Jawaahir Dance Company's studio on Thursday.

[Photo] Emily Johnson brings “SHORE” to Northrop

Published June 18, 2014
Doran Companies now owns a single-family house adjacent to Burrito Loco Bar & Grill after a $1.76 million deal late last month and the commercial building housing Publika Tea and Coffee Union. The development firm doesn’t have huge plans for changing the sites, but may move forward with bigger projects in the future.

[Photo] With all U housing on the market, Doran makes Dinkytown purchase

Published June 11, 2014
Sophomore Wally Ellenson sits on the Bierman Track on Thursday. Ellenson will be making his second consecutive appearance at NCAA outdoor track and fields championships and finished 8th overall in the high jump at last year.

[Photo] High jumper Ellenson heads to NCAAs

Published June 11, 2014
Second year graduate student Greggory Reid stands inside of Burton Hall on Thursday. Reid is getting his Master's in postsecondary teaching and learning and has 19 years of experience as a financial aid officer.

[Photo] Students fight new Regents representative policy

Published June 11, 2014
Shannon Fast and Erica Larson eat at Punch Pizza on Washington Avenue on Monday.

Upcoming Music Junior Hank Dudley plays hacky sack outside of Mcnamara Alumni Center on Monday.

The area of land where Five15 on the Park, a half market rate and half low income housing complex, is to be built is bare and ready for construction on Thursday in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.

[Photo] West Bank apartment breaks ground

Published June 4, 2014
A woman walks her bike past an area where a new bike trail will be built, Thursday afternoon. The new bike trail is the most expensive per mile that the city has ever built and will connect the University to downtown Minneapolis.

[Photo] Final phase of bike-walk trail connects downtown to campus

Published June 4, 2014
CFANs interim dean Brian Buhr sits in his office in Coffey Hall on the University's St. Paul Campus on Friday. Buhr was previously the head of the University's Department of Applied Economics.

[Photo] CFANS plucks veteran professor for new dean

Published May 28, 2014
First year medical student Jessica Ulrich was diagnosed with Crohn's disease when she was 15 years old, and while the disease isn't fatal, it affects her everyday life.

[Photo] Obstacles push student toward medical school

Published May 8, 2014
Two girls walk on the sidewalk outside of Midwest Mountaineering on Cedar Avenue on Saturday. The sidewalks and Cedar Avenue between 3rd and 7th Street are going to be renovated this summer.

[Photo] Cedar Avenue to get a facelift this summer

Published May 7, 2014
Governor Dayton gives his State of the State Address at the Capitol on Wednesday.

[Photo] Governor Dayton talks state of higher education

Published May 1, 2014
Performer Nathan Christopher rehearses the first act of "Bandara" at the Old Arizona Theater on Tuesday. "Bandara," a play written and directed by University alumni Enrique Adyanthaya, is a play that explores Puerto Rican and Indian cultures.

[Photo] Staging uncommon roots

Published May 1, 2014
Bill Seeley and other Prospect Park residents brainstorm improvements to their neighborhood at the annual Prospect Park East River Road Improvement Association meeting at the Profile Event Center on Monday.

[Photo] Prospect Park lays out annual goals

Published April 29, 2014
General Manager Wade Kapphahn serves a piece of pizza in a styrofoam box to graduate student Erica Bye at Mesa Pizza in Stadium Village on Wednesday.

[Photo] Minneapolis could ban foam containers

Published April 28, 2014
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