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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
Minnesota junior Sara Moulton pitches during a doubleheader against Wisconsin on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

[Photo] Gophers finish 3-1 at Easton Desert Classic

Published February 17, 2014
Minnesota gymnast Kylie Schermann does her beam routine Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at The Sports Pavilion.

[Photo] Women’s team drops first meet of year

Published February 3, 2014
Former Gophers forward Nick Bjugstad and New York Islanders left wing Eric Boulton play during the Defending the Blue Line charity game on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at Ridder Arena.

[Photo] Stars gather to defend blue line

Published August 7, 2013
Senior Parking Attendant Michal Hawkins assists a customer with parking at the 4th Street Parking Ramp on Tuesday July 23rd, 2013.

[Photo] “Dinky” bus looks to help with parking

Published July 24, 2013
Part Mammal practices at Elliott Snyder's home on Monday June, 22nd 2013.

[Photo] Part-time, Part Mammal

Published July 24, 2013
Comic book artist Zak Sally in his studio on Tuesday July 23rd, 2013.

[Photo] Twin Cities comics scene gets physical

Published July 24, 2013
Brian Buhr, recently named interim dean of the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Science, stands with current Dean Allen Levine outside St. Paul Campus' Haecker Hall on Monday July 22nd, 2013.

[Photo] In transition, interim deans take the reins

Published July 24, 2013
Accounts Specialist Anh Pham in her office on Tuesday July 23rd, 2013. Under the proposed changes to the University's healthcare plan, Pham would have to pay more for the speciality care she and her husband need.

[Photo] As U preps for Affordable Care Act, faculty and staff worry

Published July 24, 2013
Minneapolis artist Bill Ferenc is one of the many artists updating vintage science fiction novel covers from the '50s and '60s for the Light Grey Art Lab's show "Station Zero".

[Photo] Odd future at Light Grey Art Lab

Published July 17, 2013
Minneapolis residents gather round the pavilion near the Stone Arch Bridge to listen to local band Silent Agency on July 15th, 2013.

[Photo] Hear this: World Listening Day at the Walker

Published July 17, 2013
University graduate student Edwin Dorbor speaks about his stay in Egypt at his home on July 15th, 2013. After almost two months in Egypt, Dorbor and three other graduate students left early due to civil unrest.

[Photo] University graduate students left Egypt amid unrest

Published July 17, 2013
Food Service Coordinator Senior Bobbi Varichak hands a free lunch to University alumni Claire Winkels for her son Benjamin Colehour at Jackson Park in Northeast Minneapolis on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Jackson Park is one of the truck's four stops to give out free lunches to children under 18 years old as a part of the Summer Food Service Program.

[Photo] Food program expands to meet demand

Published July 10, 2013
Soap performs at The Cabooze on Wednesday, July 3, 2013.

[Photo] Home sweet home with Soap, the New Primitives and more

Published July 10, 2013
Newly announced Vice President of Diversity and Equity Katrice Albert in her office on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. With her new position, Albert said she is interested in focusing on student development, closing the achievement gap and maintaining the University's commitment to excellence.

[Photo] New Equity and Diversity VP talks goals, transition

Published July 10, 2013
The new 17th Avenue residence hall recently signed leases with one fraternity, Theta Chi, and one sorority, Chi Omega, and will have dedicated front entrances facing University Avenue.

[Photo] Greeks lease space in new dorm

Published July 10, 2013
Chicago shoegaze act Lightfoils perform at the 7th Street Entry during the psychedelic rock festival Bathysphere on Friday, June 5, 2013. Bathysphere featured bands such as Flavor Crystals, Chatham Rise and Dean & Britta Play Galaxie 500.

The 10th Avenue bridge exposes reinforcement steel and concrete on Tuesday June 2nd, 2013. The city is currently working on a $10 million rehabilitation project for the bridge that was built more than 80 years ago.

[Photo] Minneapolis’ 10th Avenue SE Bridge to get major repair work

Published July 3, 2013
Alison Scott performs on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis.

[Photo] Alison Scott back from maternity leave

Published June 26, 2013
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints member Victoria Paider hands out cookies to stalled cars after the rainstorm caused flash floods along University Avenue on Friday, June 21, 2013 outside the Minneapolis LDS Institute of Religion.

[Photo] Mormon students stick together

Published June 26, 2013
Camper Aj Mazzucchi, 11, tackles a weighted bag during one of a series of football camps for youth which were hosted by Jerry Kill at TCF Stadium on Monday June 17th, 2013.

[Photo] Kill’s camps educate, influence youth

Published June 19, 2013
Local hip-hop artist Greg Grease preforms at First Avenue on Friday, June 14, 2013.

[Photo] Greg Grease: Minneapolis rapper on the rise

Published June 19, 2013
Mayoral candidates Mark Andrew, Gary Schiff, Jim Thomas, Don Samuels, Betsy Hodges, and Jackie Cherryhomes answer questions during a Q&A session at the DFL's city convention on Saturday, June 15, 2013, at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

[Photo] No DFL endorsement in Minneapolis mayor race

Published June 16, 2013
Smokedale store manager David Yousef and customer Johnathan Martiny discuss e-cigarette options on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Smokedale in Stadium Village. Yousef believes e-cigarettes are likely to become much more popular after the cigarette tax is implemented.

[Photo] Cigarette tax worries businesses

Published June 19, 2013
A Rock the Garden attendee runs for cover from the rain during the rainstorm that overshadowed the first two hours of the festival on Saturday June 15th, 2013.

Dan Deacon performs live in the parking garage of The Walker Art Center during the Rock the Garden concert on Saturday June 15th, 2013. Attendees sought shelter from the rainstorm that overshadowed the the beginning of the festival.

Rock the Garden attendees crouch to the ground before a dance competition during Dan Deacon's set in the parking garage of The Walker Art Center during the Rock the Garden concert on Saturday June 15th, 2013. Deacon is known for getting his audience involved with his extravagant live performances.

Dan Deacon performs live in the parking garage of The Walker Art Center during the Rock the Garden concert on Saturday June 15th, 2013. Attendees sought shelter from the rainstorm that overshadowed the the beginning of the festival.

The Bob Mould Band performs live at Rock the Garden on Saturday June 15th, 2013.

Silversun Pickups performs live at Rock the Garden on Saturday June 15th, 2013.

Silversun Pickups performs live at Rock the Garden on Saturday June 15th, 2013.

Rock the Garden attendees enjoy Silversun Pickups's set on Saturday June 15th, 2013 at The Walker Art Center.

Metric performs live at Rock the Garden on Saturday June 15th, 2013.

Metric performs live at Rock the Garden on Saturday June 15th, 2013.

A Rock the Garden attendee crowd surfs during Metric's set on Saturday June 15th, 2013.

Metric performs live at Rock the Garden on Saturday June 15th, 2013.

Metric performs live at Rock the Garden on Saturday June 15th, 2013.

Metric performs live at Rock the Garden on Saturday June 15th, 2013.

[Photo] Review: Rock the Garden (and Garage) 2013

Published June 16, 2013
Books, computers, trash and other debris litter the floor of room 226 on Monday, June 10, 2013, in Coffman Union. This room once hosted the Student Organization Activities Center but is now one of many rooms on the second floor of Coffman Union being renovated.

[Photo] Second floor redo starts Monday

Published June 12, 2013
Rebecca Wilson and Joseph Pyfferoen rehearse a scene from Sweet Revenge!, a melodramatic play filled with silly dance numbers and quirky musical olios, on Friday, June 7, 2013, on the University of Minnesota's Centennial Showboat in St. Paul.

[Photo] Don’t miss the boat

Published June 12, 2013
Cast members rehearse a scene from Sweet Revenge!, a melodramatic musical filled with catchy tunes and quirky musical olios, on Friday June 7th, 2013 on the University of Minnesota's Centennial Showboat in St. Paul.

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Bear Brummel and David Nando rehearse a scene from Sweet Revenge!, a melodramatic musical filled with catchy tunes and quirky musical olios, on Friday June 7th, 2013 on the University of Minnesota's Centennial Showboat in St. Paul.

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Laura D. Hickey and cast members rehearse a scene from Sweet Revenge!, a melodramatic musical filled with catchy tunes and quirky musical olios, on Friday June 7th, 2013 on the University of Minnesota's Centennial Showboat in St. Paul.

Rebecca Wilson and Joseph Pyfferoen rehearse a scene from Sweet Revenge!, a melodramatic play filled with silly dance numbers and quirky musical olios, on Friday June 7th, 2013 on the University of Minnesota's Centennial Showboat in St. Paul.

Cast members rehearse a scene from Sweet Revenge!, a melodramatic musical filled with catchy tunes and quirky musical olios, on Friday June 7th, 2013 on the University of Minnesota's Centennial Showboat in St. Paul.

Rebecca Wilson and Christian Boomgaarden rehearse a scene from Sweet Revenge!, a melodramatic play filled with silly dance numbers and quirky musical olios, on Friday June 7th, 2013 on the University of Minnesota's Centennial Showboat in St. Paul.

Allie Babich rehearses a scene from Sweet Revenge!, a melodramatic play filled with silly dance numbers and quirky musical olios, on Friday June 7th, 2013 on the University of Minnesota's Centennial Showboat in St. Paul.

Joseph Pyfferoen and Christian Boomgaarden rehearse a scene from Sweet Revenge!, a melodramatic play filled with silly dance numbers and quirky musical olios, on Friday June 7th, 2013 on the University of Minnesota's Centennial Showboat in St. Paul.

Cast members rehearse a scene from Sweet Revenge!, a melodramatic musical filled with catchy tunes and quirky musical olios, on Friday June 7th, 2013 on the University of Minnesota's Centennial Showboat in St. Paul.

Maeve Moynihan rehearses a scene from Sweet Revenge!, a melodramatic musical filled with catchy tunes and quirky musical olios, on Friday June 7th, 2013 on the University of Minnesota's Centennial Showboat in St. Paul.

Paul Metzger winds up the knobs on his handmade music machine that is made up of 21 windup music boxes altered to orchestrate unique sounds. Metzger will be performing at the International Noise Conference at the Hexagon Bar on June 6.

Jaime Carrera at a local Mexican market in Minneapolis on Monday. Carrera will be performing at the International Noise Conference at the Hexagon Bar on June 6.

[Photo] Noise in da ‘hood

Published June 5, 2013
Local filmmaker Melissa Koch recently made a documentary titled The Infamous T, which focuses on an LGBT-identified teenager named Jonathan who experienced homophobia and homelessness during his high school years and then conquered ambivalence after attending a new charter school and receiving support from a LGBT host family.

[Photo] New doc shines light on LGBT youth homelessness

Published June 5, 2013
Ryan of the shadow cast for the Rocky Horror Picture Show plays Frank N Furter live during a midnight showing of the film on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at The Uptown Theater. The theater shows Rocky Horror on the last Saturday of every month and actors from the shadow cast, Transvestite Soup, perform along with the movie while screaming profanities and interacting with audience members throughout the film.

[Photo] Trash Talk

Published May 29, 2013
Claps, a local Dark Wave, Post-Punk band play a dark, minimalistic style of synth pop music that is comparable to acts such as New Order and Cold Cave.

[Photo] CLAPS won’t leave the basement

Published May 29, 2013
Water damage liters the ceiling of the demonstration center in the Tate Lab of Physics. Due to the cuts in the bonding bill the the Tate Lab will not receive funding for renovation and structural repair.

[Photo] Failed bonding bill delays University renovations

Published May 29, 2013
Soundset attendees enjoy Atmosphere's set on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Canterbury Park.

Slug of Atmosphere performs live at Soundset on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Canterbury Park.

Slug of Atmosphere performs live at Soundset on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Canterbury Park.

Schoolboy Q performs live at Soundset on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Canterbury Park.

Schoolboy Q performs live at Soundset on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Canterbury Park.

Snoop Dogg performs at Soundset on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Canterbury Park.

Soundset attendees enjoy Prof's set on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Canterbury Park.

Snoop Dogg performs live at Soundset on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Canterbury Park.

Snoop Dogg performs live at Soundset on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Canterbury Park.

Brother Ali performs live at Soundset on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Canterbury Park.

Prof performs live at Soundset on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Canterbury Park.

Prof performs live at Soundset on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Canterbury Park.

TECH N9NE performs live at Soundset on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Canterbury Park.

TECH N9NE performs live at Soundset on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Canterbury Park.

Mac Miller performs live at Soundset on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Canterbury Park.

Mac Miller performs live at Soundset on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Canterbury Park.

Slug of Atmosphere performs live at Soundset on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Canterbury Park.

Snoop Dogg performs live at Soundset on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Canterbury Park.

[Photo] Soundset 2013 rehashed

Published May 27, 2013
Minnesota's mid-distance runner Alena Brooks warms up before practice on Monday, May 6, 2013, at Bierman Field.

[Photo] Trinidad star excels on track

Published May 9, 2013
Recent University graduates Siri Simons and Christy Newell will be biking the length of the Mississippi River from New Orleans to Itasca this summer. Along the way, they will visit a number of different cities and farms so that they can discuss new ideas, educate young people about food, and encourage them to be interested in agriculture and farming.

[Photo] U grads to bike Miss. River for farms

Published May 9, 2013
A University of Minnesota residential hall tenant stops for a smoke break in front of Territorial Hall on Saturday, May 4, 2013.

[Photo] Smoking ban gains traction on campus

Published May 6, 2013
Minnesota pitcher Sara Moulton winds up to throw a pitch against Indiana on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

[Photo] Clutch bats, Moulton help team secure top-four seed

Published May 6, 2013
Minnesota Senator Al Franken describes how new generators designed by Minnesota manufacturer Cummins Power Generation could cut energy use in Afghanistan and other places overseas at a press conference on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at TCF Stadium.

[Photo] Minnesota-made generators could save military lives

Published May 2, 2013
Afro Deli employees prepare the restaurant for lunch Monday, April 29, 2013 in Cedar-Riverside. Afro Deli manager Abdirahman Kahin said the restaurant’s staff speaks four different languages.

[Photo] City aims to bridge language, safety gap in restaurants

Published May 1, 2013
Darul Hikmah instructor Mufti Hussain Kamani speaks to Muslim students about the Sunnah, the lifestyle of the Prophet Muhammad, on Friday, April 26, 2013, at the Science Teaching and Student Services building.

[Photo] Post-Boston, Muslims worry

Published April 30, 2013
University Dean of Humphrey School of Public Affairs Eric Schwartz on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in his office. Schwartz was recently nominated to the US Commission on International Religious Freedom, which monitors different circumstances overseas where religious freedom is endangered.

[Photo] Dean heads Humphrey with humility

Published April 25, 2013
Normandale students Mohamed Hassan and Quadsia Anjum work on a chemistry lab on Monday, April 22, 2013, at Normandale Community College in Bloomington. Hassan is one of many students that are interested in transferring to the University of Minnesota, although retention in the admissions process could make that transfer more difficult.

[Photo] As standards skyrocket, so do barriers

Published April 25, 2013
Minnesota pitcher Kelsey Kimminau pitches during a double header against Madison on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

[Photo] Minnesota seeks redemption, better hitting against Michigan State

Published April 18, 2013
Printmaking student, ______, prepares lithographic limestone for printing in the Malcolm Myers Printmaking Studio.

Radio K music director Abbie Gobeli receives disc jockey training and advice from Jill Riley of 89.3 The Current at Rarig.

The sun sets over downtown Minneapolis from the roof of Coffman Union.

Local band Sleepyhead performs in the basement of a house in Dinkytown.

Alex Stene, front, Laura Hickey, and Brant Miller rehearse a scene from "Something About a Bear" on Monday, April 8, 2013, at The Thrust Stage in Rarig Center.

[Photo] Bear in mind

Published April 11, 2013
Minnesota pitcher Sarah Moulton pitches during a double header against Madison on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

[Photo] Gophers win 2 of 3 against Badgers

Published April 8, 2013
The Gopher's new basketball head coach Richard Patino answers questions during a press conference Friday, April 5, 2013, at William's Arena.

[Photo] Pitino follows his father’s footsteps

Published November 7, 2013
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