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The Minnesota Daily

All content by Isabella Murray
The Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday, Nov. 18.

Delayed regent election may have longterm effects, officials say

by Isabella Murray
Published May 6, 2019

Tim Horton’s Dinkytown location rumored to close

by Isabella Murray
Published May 2, 2019
Incoming MSA President Simran Mishra and Vice President Mina Kian speak during the final forum of the year at Tate Hall on Tuesday, April 24.

UMN could implement institutionalized voter registration

by Isabella Murray
Published May 1, 2019
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse.

Amid state funding decrease, lawmakers ask UMN for transparency, accountability

by Isabella Murray
Published April 25, 2019
Students from the University of Minnesota campuses including the Twin Cities, Crookston and Morris gather on the steps for a rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday, April 3 as a part of Support the U Day.

Senate UMN funding ‘falls short,’ officials say

by Isabella Murray
Published April 18, 2019
Demonstrators gather to protest the presence of Jeff Sessions on campus and his speaking at the Carlson School of Management on Monday, April 15.

Jeff Sessions’ speech on campus met with questions, protests

by Isabella Murray
Published April 16, 2019
The Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday, Nov. 18.

House committee passes bonding bill despite uncertainty from lawmakers

by Isabella Murray
Published April 15, 2019
Students from the University of Minnesota campuses including the Twin Cities, Crookston and Morris gather on the steps for a rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday, April 3 as a part of Support the U Day.

Senate pushes to slow UMN administrative spending

by Isabella Murray
Published April 11, 2019
The Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday, Nov. 18.

Delayed regent election sparks concerns among lawmakers

by Isabella Murray
Published April 8, 2019
Students from the University of Minnesota campuses including the Twin Cities, Crookston and Morris gather on the steps for a rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday, April 3 as a part of Support the U Day.

House budget proposal eyes tuition freeze

by Isabella Murray
Published April 5, 2019
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a University graduate, speaks to students at the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday, April 3 as a part of Support the U Day. Flanagan urged students to let the legislature know how much the University means to them.

Students push UMN agenda at Capitol

by Isabella Murray
Published April 4, 2019
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2013.

Despite uncertainty from lawmakers, bills at Capitol push debt relief

by Isabella Murray
Published April 4, 2019
Illustrated by Abby Adamski.

UMN pediatric residents could see increased mental health training

by Isabella Murray
Published March 28, 2019
The Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday, Nov. 18.

House higher education budget targets double Walz’s recommendations

by Isabella Murray
Published March 28, 2019
Walz said his administration ended an “era of gridlock” in Minnesota politics with the legislation passed this year.

Governor’s revised budget includes increased higher ed spending

by Isabella Murray
Published March 25, 2019
The Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday, Nov. 18.

Bill to freeze tuition at UMN sparks discussion at Capitol

by Isabella Murray
Published March 13, 2019
Gov. Tim Walz announces the state budget to legislators and media at the Minnesota Department of Revenue building on Tuesday, Feb. 19. 

UMN Student government leaders urge lawmakers to fulfill budget request

by Isabella Murray
Published March 12, 2019

State bonding bill may not fund the UMN’s infrastructure needs

by Isabella Murray
Published March 7, 2019
Gov. Tim Walz announces the state budget to legislators and media at the Minnesota Department of Revenue building on Tuesday, Feb. 19. 

Walz stresses college affordability while UMN faces tuition increases

by Isabella Murray
Published March 4, 2019
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2013.

Economic forecast could pose a challenge to UMN budget request

by Isabella Murray
Published March 1, 2019
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks during the United Black Legislative Caucus at the Brian Coyle Center in Cedar-Riverside on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.

Local officials look to increase representation through new legislative caucus

by Isabella Murray
Published February 28, 2019
Gov. Tim Walz announces the state budget to legislators and media at the Minnesota Department of Revenue building on Tuesday, Feb. 19. 

UMN students could see larger State Grants in Walz’s budget proposal

by Isabella Murray
Published February 21, 2019
The University's Board of Regents convene at the McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019.

Lawmakers emphasize need for nonpartisan regent selection process

by Isabella Murray
Published February 18, 2019
University President Eric Kaler addresses the Senate Higher Education Committee at the Capitol in Saint Paul on Tuesday, Jan. 15.

Kaler’s comments on tuition spark discussion at Legislature

by Isabella Murray
Published February 14, 2019
The Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday, Nov. 18.

Lawmakers weigh in on UMN capital request

by Isabella Murray
Published February 8, 2019
Associate Vice President for Budget and Finance Julie Tonneson gives a summary of finances at all of the University campuses on Monday, May 21, 2018 at McNamara Alumni Center. The Board of Regents held a public forum for students, faculty and members of the public to ask questions in an informal environment.

UMN’s plans to reduce administrative costs on track in final year

by Isabella Murray
Published February 7, 2019
Malcolm Moos Health Sciences Tower is seen in Minneapolis on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.

State funding could help UMN tackle backlog of infrastructure improvements

by Isabella Murray
Published January 31, 2019
The Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday, Nov. 18.

Minnesota State biennial ask nearly triples that of University

by Isabella Murray
Published January 29, 2019
President Eric Kaler addresses the Minnesota House of Representatives Higher Education Finance and Policy Division Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 15 in Saint Paul.

Potential UMN tuition increases draw criticism from legislators

by Isabella Murray
Published January 22, 2019
University President Eric Kaler addresses the Senate Higher Education Committee at the Capitol in Saint Paul on Tuesday, Jan. 15.

Kaler’s final budget request is “prudent,” lawmakers say

by Isabella Murray
Published January 16, 2019
Minnesota Student Association President Simran Mishra gives the president's update at Coffman Union on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Medical amnesty was one of the many issues covered in Tuesday's forum meeting.

After failing to pass in 2018, MSA looks to reintroduce past legislative priorities

by Isabella Murray
Published December 12, 2018
Chief Government Relations Officer J.D. Burton, who lobbies the legislature for the University of Minnesota, shares his thoughts and strategies in Morrill Hall on Friday, Dec 7.

Lobbyists push University’s proposal before session

by Isabella Murray
Published December 10, 2018

Jewish students respond to Ilhan Omar’s BDS comments

by Isabella Murray
Published December 3, 2018
Connie Bernardy speaks about investing in colleges and creating access for affordable education at the State Office Building on Friday, Nov. 29.

New House higher ed chair looks to advocate for UMN in upcoming session

by Isabella Murray
Published December 3, 2018

Deadline extended for new regent applications

by Isabella Murray
Published November 29, 2018
Minnesota House of Representatives Committee on Higher Education Chair Bud Nornes speaks to Rep. Gene Pelowski during the committee's hearing on the University's Board of Regents selection process at the Minnesota State Office Building on Feb. 28, 2018.

Regent advisory council proceeds with eye on diversity

by Isabella Murray
Published November 26, 2018
The Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday, Nov. 18.

The University’s budget, tuition could be impacted by new split legislature

by Isabella Murray
Published November 19, 2018

Campus early vote center contributes to student turnout in midterms

by Isabella Murray
Published November 15, 2018
Election Judge Helen Torrens helps a voter through a window at the Van Cleve Park polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Students contribute to high midterm voter turnout numbers

by Isabella Murray
Published November 13, 2018

911 calls won’t result in eviction under new City amendment

by Isabella Murray
Published November 12, 2018
Mohammed Noor speaks during a forum for candidates for the 60B Senate seat formerly held by Ilhan Omar on Monday, July 16 at Cowles Auditorium.

A student guide to the 60B, 5th Congressional District, gubernatorial and Senate races

by Isabella Murray
Published November 1, 2018
Campus Organizer with the DFL Youth-Coordinated Campaign, Michaela Muza, waits for a resident of a Como home to answer the door on Tuesday, Oct. 23 during a door knocking session.

Student political engagement surges before midterms

by Isabella Murray
Published November 1, 2018
Eva Dwyer, left, Joshua Mason and Peter Akal

Students across UMN share voting priorities ahead of midterms

by Isabella Murray
Published October 31, 2018
Campaigners for Raymond Dehn, senior Sonia Neculescu and sophomore Aisha Chughtai, offer rides across the Washington Avenue Bridge on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Student campaign strategies shift ahead of midterms

by Isabella Murray
Published October 31, 2018
GOP-endorsed candidate for Minnesota Governor Jeff Johnson shakes hands with parade spectators at the Father Hennepin Parade in Champlin, Minnesota on Saturday, June 9.

Governor candidates comment on top University issues

by Isabella Murray
Published October 29, 2018
From top left, Eva Dwyer, Peter Akal and Kaily Robinson. From bottom left, Joshua Mason, Maggie Madsen and Nathan Alemu.

Students across UMN look toward midterm elections

by Isabella Murray
Published October 22, 2018
Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan spoke to students and staff at the Vote Concert on Thursday, Oct. 18, in the Coffman Great Hall. Flanagan, a University alumni, noted that she is still paying off loans. "I don't know if I could afford to attend the U today," she said.

DFL candidates come to campus, promote student voting

by Isabella Murray
Published October 20, 2018
Robert Stein, a University of Minnesota Law School professor speaks with Chief Justice of the United States, John Roberts on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Northrop Auditorium on East bank.

Chief Justice Roberts visits University, speaks on changing Supreme Court

by Isabella Murray
Published October 17, 2018
The Downtown Minneapolis Early Vote Center is seen on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. The center opened for the 2018 general election on Friday, Sept. 21, and will be open until Nov. 5, the day before Minnesota votes.

High early voting numbers in campus area may suggest student voting boost, experts say

by Isabella Murray
Published October 11, 2018
Campaigners for Raymond Dehn, senior Sonia Neculescu and sophomore Aisha Chughtai, offer rides across the Washington Avenue Bridge on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Campus campaign strategies shift ahead of midterms

by Isabella Murray
Published October 10, 2018
Joseph Patiño, candidate for the Minnesota House Representative District 60B, poses for a portrait near his home in Como on Thursday, Sept. 27. Patiño studied Business Marketing at the University of Minnesota. 

Republican House 60B candidate emphasizes Greek life on campus

by Isabella Murray
Published October 1, 2018
Abdul Omari and Thomas Anderson speak during the University's Board of Regents meeting on Friday, Sep. 14 at the McNamara Alumni Center.

University Board of Regents seeks to broaden criteria for members

by Isabella Murray
Published September 24, 2018
A speaker addresses a crowd of about 100 at the early voting rally on Sept. 21.

Sen. Tina Smith leads campus rally to promote early voting

by Isabella Murray
Published September 22, 2018
Students walk past the Hennepin County Commissioner's Office in Coffman Memorial Union on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The office, which resources like license plate registration, is open one day per week.

Hennepin County Commissioner candidates campaign for student interests

by Isabella Murray
Published September 19, 2018
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2013.

University’s biennial budget request less than previous ask

by Isabella Murray
Published September 17, 2018
Mohammed Noor speaks during a forum for candidates for the 60B Senate seat formerly held by Ilhan Omar on Monday, July 16 at Cowles Auditorium.

Noor looks to up student engagement before November election

by Isabella Murray
Published September 6, 2018
Regent Darrin Rosha speaks during a meeting on June 8, 2017.

University’s strategic plan may prove beneficial in upcoming legislative session

by Isabella Murray
Published September 3, 2018
Two children walk past police cars parked outside Riverside Plaza on Monday, March 19.

Cedar-Riverside residents concerned about delayed police response times

by Isabella Murray
Published May 2, 2018
A section of I-94 passes between the Cedar-Riverside and Seward neighborhoods in Minneapolis as seen on May 1, 2018.

Seward and West Bank neighborhoods look to reconnect with new I-94 crossings

by Isabella Murray
Published May 2, 2018
Nice Ride bikes stand by for commuters outside of Keller Hall on July 7, 2017.

City of Minneapolis looks to implement dockless bike sharing

by Isabella Murray
Published April 25, 2018

2020 roadmap lets Minneapolis readjust neighborhood oversight

by Isabella Murray
Published April 20, 2018
Mayor Jacob Frey speaks during a public safety community forum at Sabathani Community Center on Tuesday, April 10.

Community members mourn loss of local activist Tyrone Williams at Minneapolis public safety forum

by Isabella Murray
Published April 11, 2018
Hideaway's Dinkytown location, one of multiple shops in the area that sells tobacco products, as seen on March 29. By early fall, Minneapolis residents under the age of 21 may no longer be able to purchase tobacco products according to the City Council's newly proposed "Tobacco 21" ordinance.

Minneapolis City Council unveils ‘Tobacco 21’ proposal

by Isabella Murray
Published April 2, 2018
Law School professor Christopher J. Roberts speaks to the audience at the Town Hall on Gun Violence hosted by the University's Human Rights Program on Monday, March 26 in Walter F. Mondale Hall. The program held the event to create conversations on campus about gun violence.

UMN hosts gun violence town hall

by Isabella Murray
Published March 27, 2018
Two children walk past police cars parked outside Riverside Plaza on Monday, March 19. Residents of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood want to see more East African officers policing their community.

Cedar-Riverside residents call for greater representation in Minneapolis Police Department

by Isabella Murray
Published March 20, 2018
Pedestrians pass by Stadium Village Flats on March 5. Recently, the Minneapolis Police Department has responded to many incidents of non-resident juveniles entering campus apartments and using their amenities.

Loiterers cause headache for local businesses, residents

by Isabella Murray
Published March 8, 2018
A University of Minnesota student was reportedly robbed on Sunday at the corner of 15th Avenue Southeast and University Avenue Southeast near D.P. Dough.The student was approached by a suspect around 12:30 a.m. who took her mobile phone.

University student robbed near D.P. Dough early Sunday morning

by Isabella Murray
Published March 6, 2018
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro speaks in the Northstar Ballroom of the St. Paul Student Center on Monday, Feb. 26. The speech drew a crowd of dozens of protestors in opposition to Shapiro's presence on campus.

Ben Shapiro addresses venue controversy, free speech in campus visit

by Isabella Murray
Published February 27, 2018
Protesters march in the streets around the St.Paul Student Center in opposition to conservative commentator Ben Shapiro's appearance on campus out on Monday, Feb. 26.

Protesters take to St. Paul campus to voice disapproval of Ben Shapiro

by Madeline Deninger, Isabella Murray, and Tiffany Bui
Published February 27, 2018
A biker passes by Blarney Pub & Grill on Sept. 30, 2015.

Three men arrested after fight with golf clubs outside Blarney’s Pub

by Isabella Murray
Published February 22, 2018
A Campus Connector waits for pedestrians to cross the busy Pleasant Street crosswalk between Walter Library and Appleby Hall on Friday, Dec. 1.

University of Minnesota ranks low in national report on campus safety

by Isabella Murray
Published February 16, 2018
A police car parked outside of the Recreation and Wellness Center late Monday, Sept. 25, 2017.

Crime rates surge near UMN campus

by Isabella Murray
Published February 15, 2018
A view outside the Graduate Hotel Monday morning.

SAFE-U alert system gets updates after Graduate Hotel standoff

by Isabella Murray
Published February 8, 2018
A University student was robbed at gunpoint at around 10 p.m. on Sunday. The crime occurred on the 600 block of 13th Avenue Southeast near Target Express in Dinkytown.

University student robbed at gunpoint near Target Express

by Isabella Murray
Published February 6, 2018
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers at its Stadium Village location on Sunday, Jan. 28. The owner of the location is opening a second store in Dinkytown, with plans to be open for late nights on Fridays and Saturdays until 3 a.m.

Raising Cane’s plans Dinkytown expansion

by Isabella Murray
Published January 29, 2018
The University of Minnesota police department is looking to hire students to help fill gaps in security staffing for Super Bowl events on campus.

Security, staffing and student involvement surge for NFL Honors event

by Isabella Murray
Published January 25, 2018
Two University students were robbed at gunpoint on Monday at 11:17 a.m. on 11th Avenue Southeast near Marcy Park, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.

University students robbed at gunpoint in Marcy-Holmes

by Isabella Murray
Published January 23, 2018

UMN professor charged with buying guns illegally reaches agreement to have charges lifted

by Isabella Murray
Published January 23, 2018
The exterior of the University of Minnesota Transportation and Safety Building as seen on November 26, 2017.

Events and engagement add to UMPD’s spring schedule

by Isabella Murray
Published January 18, 2018

U students, faculty help clear the air

by Isabella Murray
Published March 21, 2016

Spring break means lines at MSP

by Isabella Murray
Published March 10, 2016

University greek life talks feminism and gender roles

by Isabella Murray
Published March 3, 2016

Following national trends, University draws Minn. natives

by Isabella Murray
Published February 25, 2016

Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life names interim leader

by Isabella Murray
Published February 22, 2016

Designation extended to U for fed. grants

by Isabella Murray
Published February 18, 2016

Campus greek life continues inclusion efforts

by Isabella Murray
Published February 17, 2016

Sororities vie for permanent campus home

by Isabella Murray
Published February 9, 2016
Construction Management leaders, left to right, Jackie Larson, Jeremiah Cunningham, and Tansey Cregan look at a subdivision layout of 441 homes that will be built in Frederick County, Maryland on Monday. The trio recently competed in the National Association of Housebuilders' annual home building event and won rookie of the year award.

Construction management students test their craft

by Isabella Murray
Published February 2, 2016

Small fire shuts down Green Line Wednesday

by Isabella Murray
Published January 28, 2016

Student gov’t bill to define TCF rental policies

by Isabella Murray
Published January 28, 2016

Teaching tolerance through fashion

by Isabella Murray
Published January 27, 2016

Industry drives research careers

by Isabella Murray
Published January 25, 2016
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