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J.D. Duggan

J.D. Duggan, City Editor

Name: J.D. Duggan
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @JDugganMN

J.D. is the city desk editor at the Minnesota Daily. J.D. has covered every city beat offered at the Daily and has also worked as campus administration editor, podcast reporter and a features writer over the last two years. Before starting at the Daily, J.D. reported primarily on Minneapolis protests and activist movements. J.D. has a dumb, yet lovable, cat named Smokey, enjoys ghost stories and writing music.

All content by J.D. Duggan
Brooklyn Center is still reeling from the police killing of Daunte Wright. On the fifth day of unrest outside the police department, protesters latched umbrellas and tarp to the barricade surrounding the building.

[Photo] Police tactics change on fifth night of Brooklyn Center unrest

by Lydia Morrell
Published April 17, 2021
A police line pushed back a sizable crowd of protesters in Brooklyn Center on Sunday, April 11.

[Photo] Frey issues second nightly curfew in Minneapolis after Daunte Wright killing

by Lydia Morrell
Published April 13, 2021
Protesters are greeted by a crowd of law enforcement in Brooklyn Center on Monday following the police killing of Daunte Wright.

[Photo] MSA leaders demand UMPD withdraw from countywide policing task force present at Daunte Wright protests

by Ava Thompson
Published April 12, 2021
After a Brooklyn Center police officer shot and killed 20-year-old Daunte Wright, officers lined up in front of the police department and shot tear gas into crowds of protesters.

[Photo] After police shooting of Black man, Walz announces 7 p.m. curfew in four metro counties

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published April 12, 2021
Volunteers from the Nonviolent Peaceforce oversee crowd safety at the “Together We Rise” protest event on Saturday, Nov. 7.

[Photo] From Iraq to Minneapolis, nonviolence group worked to prevent voter intimidation during election

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published November 14, 2020
A protester wearing a "Make America Great" cap engages in a verbal altercation with a counter-protester at an event outside the Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's residence on Saturday, Nov. 7.

[Photo] Trump supporters clashed with counter-protesters outside governor’s mansion

by Lydia Morrell and Samantha Hendrickson
Published November 10, 2020
As speakers call out the names of people of color killed by police officers, participants sport apparel bearing parallel messages, such as masks declaring "I can't Breathe" in honor of George Floyd in South Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 7.

[Photo] ‘There is still more work to be done’: Lake Street rally stirs community, stresses postelection action

by Samantha Hendrickson and Lydia Morrell
Published November 9, 2020
Daily File Photos

Noor, Dziedzic win reelection bids

by J.D. Duggan
Published November 3, 2020
A University of Minnesota Police car is parked outside of the Graduate Hotel on East Bank on Thursday, June 21.

‘Threatening the mission:’ Students call University Security a hostile work environment

by J.D. Duggan
Published October 9, 2020
The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood as seen on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

Jamal Osman wins Minneapolis Ward 6 seat

by J.D. Duggan
Published August 14, 2020
Contested Ward 6 race undecided as of Tuesday night

Contested Ward 6 race undecided as of Tuesday night

by J.D. Duggan
Published August 12, 2020
Morgan La Casse

Man grabbed women’s butts in Marcy-Holmes

by J.D. Duggan
Published August 11, 2020
Antone Melton-Meaux is the strongest contender against incumbent Rep. Ilhan Omar in the DFL primary race for Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District. 

Antone Melton-Meaux discusses inequity, policing, campaign finance and college

by J.D. Duggan
Published August 8, 2020
High school senior Ahmed Shahkhan takes a deep breath before he starts reciting Adhan to be broadcast to the neighborhood near Dar Al-Hijrah Mosque on Thursday, April 30.

During pandemic, Islamic call to prayer cultivates community

by J.D. Duggan
Published May 5, 2020
The First Congregational Church is nestled between single family residences in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The neighborhood provides housing for a significant number of University students.

Campus crime update: Spring crime trends in UMN neighborhoods over the past 5 years

by J.D. Duggan
Published May 4, 2020
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

COVID-19’s impact on UMN community research

by J.D. Duggan
Published April 27, 2020
A trash bin adorned with the silhouette of Minneapolis is half buried in snow in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The neighborhood provides housing for a significant number of University students.

UMN Campus crime update: Property crime keeps climbing, Marcy-Holmes rapist charged

by J.D. Duggan
Published April 23, 2020
Courtesy of Libor Jany

Suspected Marcy-Holmes serial rapist arrested

by J.D. Duggan
Published April 19, 2020
Former Executive Director of the West Bank Business Association Jamie Schumacher poses for a portrait in front of the WBBA flags in Cedar-Riverside on Monday, April 13. 

West Bank leader reflects on her work with business, art community

by J.D. Duggan
Published April 16, 2020
Radio K Programming Director Darby Ottoson and Music Director Maddie Schwappach pose for a portrait in Como on Saturday, April 11.

Radio K hits the airwaves — from home

by J.D. Duggan
Published April 13, 2020
The steeple of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church peeks over a rise in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. The neighborhood provides housing for a significant number of University students.

Campus crime update: Property crimes continue slight climb

by J.D. Duggan
Published April 9, 2020
The Witch's Hat Tower sits in Prospect Park on Monday evening. On May 23, the Prospect Park Association voted on bylaw amendments that would have reserved a spot on their Board for student residents. The bylaw amendments did not pass, but will be revisited in later in June.

‘The elephant in the room’: UMN-area neighborhood organizations weather the pandemic

by J.D. Duggan
Published April 6, 2020
Illustration by Sarah Mai

How will the census count students during time of COVID-19?

by J.D. Duggan
Published March 29, 2020
The Red Sea, seen on Monday, March 23, closed its dining, venue and bar due to a city mandate to reduce social contact. According to owner Russom Solomon, the restaurant is only doing about 10 percent of its usual business due to the restrictions. 

‘It’s quiet’: Cedar-Riverside grapples with COVID-19 self-quarantine

by J.D. Duggan
Published March 28, 2020
The playground at Riverside Plaza is seen empty during the self-quarantine period of the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, March 23.

UMN campus crime update: Property crime on the upswing

UMN campus crime update: Property crime on the upswing

by J.D. Duggan
Published March 26, 2020
Hailee Schievelbein

University expands to pass/fail option

by J.D. Duggan
Published March 19, 2020
A voter enters the polling place at the Grace University Lutheran Church early in the morning on Tuesday, March 3.

Minnesota youth turnout could make the difference in 2020

by J.D. Duggan
Published March 18, 2020

In-person instruction canceled for the rest of the semester

by J.D. Duggan
Published March 16, 2020
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

UMN student tests positive for COVID-19

by J.D. Duggan
Published March 13, 2020
Courtesy of Libor Jany

Marcy-Holmes serial rapist sketches released

by J.D. Duggan
Published March 11, 2020
Security monitor Will Burnton receives a request for an escort on his two-way radio while walking across the Washington Avenue bridge during his shift on April 17, 2014.

U hires larger security staff to bolster falling numbers

by J.D. Duggan
Published March 5, 2020
UMN Campus crime update: Marcy-Holmes violent crime climbs

UMN Campus crime update: Marcy-Holmes violent crime climbs

by J.D. Duggan
Published March 5, 2020
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Two UMN students self-quarantined for coronavirus checks

by J.D. Duggan
Published March 4, 2020

Attempted abduction reported in Marcy-Holmes, second in two weeks

by J.D. Duggan
Published March 2, 2020
UMPD K-9 Patrol Officer Lara Bauer stands with her dual purpose canine Rio at TCF Bank Stadium on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Prior to serving as a dog handler, Bauer was a member of the University's mounted patrol unit, which was disbanded in 2012.

All paws on deck for UMPD’s team of bomb-sniffing dogs

by J.D. Duggan
Published March 1, 2020
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

In wake of coronavirus, UMN suspends programs, travel to Italy

by J.D. Duggan
Published February 29, 2020
Sarah Mai

A gateway to campus: The vision for Stadium Village comes to fruition

by J.D. Duggan and Caitlin Anderson
Published February 27, 2020
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Violent crime down in Marcy-Holmes, property crimes continue to decline

by J.D. Duggan
Published February 20, 2020
Woman charged following murder in Southeast Como

Woman charged following murder in Southeast Como

by J.D. Duggan
Published February 16, 2020
Minneapolis City Council Member Steve Fletcher poses for a portrait at City Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 5. On data privacy, Fletcher asserts “We’re becoming a smarter and more responsive city, and we’re using data to do it. Our residents and visitors deserve to know that we are responsible with their information and respect their privacy – while also keeping our government open and transparent.”

Dinkytown’s councilmember champions data privacy

by J.D. Duggan
Published February 9, 2020
Youth Coordinating Board staff member Iqbal Maxamed speaks to a student during a passing period at Patrick Henry High School on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

For Cedar-Riverside youth program, outreach means coming back home

by J.D. Duggan
Published February 6, 2020
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

UMN Campus Crime Update: January property crimes down, excluding auto theft

by J.D. Duggan
Published February 5, 2020
City Clerk Casey Carl visits the Prospect Park board meeting on Monday, Jan. 27.

UMN-area representation a key piece of census outreach

by J.D. Duggan
Published February 3, 2020
Vic Thorstenson, president of the Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association, speaks at an inaugural safety committee meeting at First Congregational Church on Monday, Nov. 11. 

Following a year of heightened crime, Marcy-Holmes looks forward

by J.D. Duggan
Published January 27, 2020
Parked cars along 12th Avenue Southeast in the Marcy Holmes Neighborhood in 2018.

UMN Campus Crime Update: 2019 brought increased violent crime near UMN

by J.D. Duggan
Published January 23, 2020
Parked cars along 12th Avenue Southeast in the Marcy Holmes Neighborhood in 2018.

Entering its second year, UMN safety program looks to fill gap in crime information

by J.D. Duggan
Published January 19, 2020
Territorial Hall robbery under investigation

Territorial Hall robbery under investigation

by J.D. Duggan
Published January 16, 2020
Bank robbery near UMN campus under investigation

Bank robbery near UMN campus under investigation

by J.D. Duggan
Published January 7, 2020
In the Know: Breaking Down the U's News

Episode 43: Unearthing the U’s ties with slavery

by J.D. Duggan
Published November 28, 2019
In the Know: Breaking Down the U's News

Episode 40: Graduate students concerned with health insurance changes

by J.D. Duggan
Published November 7, 2019
A statue depicting a member of the Shriner fraternal group carrying a child stands in the lawn at the Shriners Healthcare for Children's East River Parkway building on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The Shriners, a unit of the Masonic Order of Freemasonry, are known for their philanthropic work, including the founding of children's hospitals around the world.  

UMN eyes Shriners hospital, strengthens Fairview partnership

by J.D. Duggan
Published October 3, 2019
Hailee Schievelbein

Dinkytown’s on-again, off-again relationship with big business

by J.D. Duggan
Published September 29, 2019
Bill English, Northside Job Creation Team Consulting Project Director, poses for a photo on Saturday, July 20.

University initiative helps create more than 1,000 jobs in North Minneapolis

by J.D. Duggan
Published July 31, 2019
Lot A on 4th Street in Cedar-Riverside is seen on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Currently a city-subsidized parking lot, the parcel could be redeveloped into a public market.

Local leaders say African market could invigorate Cedar-Riverside

by J.D. Duggan
Published July 30, 2019
Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium. 1928

Ghosts of Northrop: Landmarks on campus see historic recognition

by J.D. Duggan
Published July 29, 2019

Two UMN swimmers shot, sustain non-life-threatening injuries

by J.D. Duggan
Published July 29, 2019

Detailed documents released in Richard Liu case

by J.D. Duggan
Published July 25, 2019
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

As grant funding increases, some students fall behind

by J.D. Duggan
Published July 24, 2019
Mary Taris, publisher and CEO of Strive Publishing, and Bill English, Northside Job Creation Team Consulting Project Director, pose for photos.

Minneapolis Black Business Week celebrates local entrepreneurs

by J.D. Duggan
Published July 22, 2019
Rep. Mohamud Noor, DFL-Minneapolis, sat down with the Minnesota Daily to reflect on his first legislative session and express hopes for the upcoming session on Friday, July 12 in his office.

Rep. Mohamud Noor talks working with MSA for renters’ rights, home ownership and tuition

by J.D. Duggan
Published July 15, 2019
Youth hold signs protesting plans for the development of a mall in the Cedar Riverside area at a protest organized by the Somali Mothers of MN at Currie Park on Sunday, July 7.

Newly announced African market ignites community concerns in Cedar-Riverside

by J.D. Duggan
Published July 8, 2019
Effects of recession linger in higher ed funding

Effects of recession linger in higher ed funding

by J.D. Duggan
Published July 3, 2019
The St. Anthony Apartments in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood as seen on Tuesday, June 25. These apartments are among 129 buildings enrolled in the city's 4D initiative, which aims to maintain naturally occurring affordable housing in Minneapolis.

Retaining affordability in a housing crisis

by J.D. Duggan
Published June 27, 2019
Illustrated by Hailee Schievelbein

The state of renters’ rights in Minneapolis

by J.D. Duggan
Published June 25, 2019
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse.

Lawmakers weigh in on UMN funding, tuition

by J.D. Duggan
Published June 22, 2019
New developments in the Towerside Innovation District are seen on Sunday, June 16 in Minneapolis.

Prospect Park’s ‘innovation district’ advances intrepid vision

by J.D. Duggan
Published June 19, 2019
Clockwise from top left: University Regents Mary Davenport, Ilean Her, Janie Mayeron and Mike Kenyanya.

Meet the new UMN regents

by J.D. Duggan
Published June 12, 2019
The University’s Institute of Child Development building was erected in 1913 with an addition in 1967. The University asked for $28 million from the state during this past legislative session to fund a replacement building.

UMN needs on hold without state infrastructure funding

by J.D. Duggan
Published June 10, 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.

‘Vanilla ice cream’ bonding won’t fund University infrastructure

by J.D. Duggan
Published May 31, 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.

MSA’s renters’ rights bill passes in Legislature

by J.D. Duggan
Published May 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.

UMN receives half of budget ask from state legislature

by J.D. Duggan
Published May 21, 2019
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2015.

Lawmakers unveil state budget targets

by J.D. Duggan
Published May 20, 2019
The University's Board of Regents convene at the McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019.

Four new faces elected to Board of Regents

by J.D. Duggan
Published May 9, 2019
The University's Board of Regents convene at the McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019.

Board of Regents will hold special meeting to discuss building renaming

by J.D. Duggan
Published April 23, 2019

Robbery reported near the Knoll area

by J.D. Duggan
Published April 15, 2019
CFANS student Alexis Murillo poses for a portrait on the Saint Paul campus on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Murillo plans to graduate in December, and wants to be a motivational speaker.

Striving for diversity in CFANS: students pushing to improve the college’s diversity

by J.D. Duggan
Published December 3, 2018
Dinkytown Wine and Spirits owner Irv Hershkovitz poses for a portrait inside of his liquor store on Tuesday, Nov. 20. The store, which opened in 1990, is not the first business Hershkovitz has operated in the area.

Dinkytown’s drastic shift: How developments have changed the neighborhood

by J.D. Duggan
Published November 21, 2018
Former University of Minnesota student Luna Brekke marches across campus in support of transgender rights on Thursday, Nov. 8. 

Understanding a changing landscape: the transgender student experience at UMN

by J.D. Duggan
Published November 12, 2018
A police car patrols University Avenue near TCF Bank Stadium on Tuesday, May 29, 2018.

UMN student robbed on West Bank

by J.D. Duggan
Published October 28, 2018
The Cedar-Riverside Opportunity Center as seen on Oct. 24, 2018. The Opportunity Center, which is now home to the city's small business team, will begin assisting residents once a month.

City looks to support Cedar-Riverside entrepreneurs

by J.D. Duggan
Published October 25, 2018

Gun violence is down, but City initiatives continue

by J.D. Duggan
Published October 25, 2018
Members of the public add their comments about walking, biking and transportation to a large map during a Minneapolis 2040 community outreach event in Como on Saturday, Dec. 2. Suggestions included the completion of the Granary Corridor linking Dinkytown and Southeast Como.

City seeks collaboration for 2040 Comprehensive Plan

by J.D. Duggan
Published October 15, 2018

2040 plan final draft sees varied responses

by J.D. Duggan
Published October 9, 2018

West Bank liaisons could improve security and livability of neighborhood

by J.D. Duggan
Published October 9, 2018

Park Board looks to up student engagement

by J.D. Duggan
Published October 4, 2018

Maintenance initiatives come to public housing units in Prospect Park

by J.D. Duggan
Published October 3, 2018
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