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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Jack O'Connor

Jack O’Connor, City Desk Editor

In his fourth year of college, Jack is majoring in Journalism and Political Science. Jack was a city reporter and is now the City Desk Editor. Throughout his time at the Daily, Jack has covered legislative issues, Dinkytown businesses and Minneapolis politics. In his free time, Jack enjoys listening to music and hanging out with cats.

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The robots have been on the University of Minnesota campus since Oct. 2024.

[Photo] City Council considers regulations of University food delivery robots

by Katrina Bailey
Published February 24, 2025
Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., waves to those who came out to support Amy Klobuchar’s presidential bid on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.

Sen. Tina Smith will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026

by Jack O’Connor
Published February 13, 2025
Courtesy of Chavi Steiner.

Trump administration investigating antisemitism at UMN, four other colleges

by Jack O’Connor
Published February 4, 2025
University of Minnesota faculty say the departmental statement takedowns lack procedure and transparency

UMN will comply with court-backed ICE immigration orders

by Jack O’Connor
Published January 30, 2025
Following Sen. Kari Dziedzic’s death in late December, Gov. Tim Walz called for a special election to replace her seat on Jan. 28. Graphic created by Jack O'Connor; photos courtesy of Doron Clark, Abigail Wolters

Q&A with State Senate candidates

by Jack O’Connor
Published January 26, 2025
Following state Sen. Kari Dziedzic’s death, a special election to fill her seat will take place Jan. 28.

Local early voting Thursday, Republicans sue, Minnesota Legislature boycott

by Jack O’Connor
Published January 9, 2025
After first being elected in 2021, Koski has represented Ward 11 for about three years. Photo courtesy of Minneapolismn.gov.

Council member Emily Koski enters 2025 Minneapolis mayoral race

by Jack O’Connor
Published December 4, 2024
Sen. Omar Fateh

State Sen. Omar Fateh launches run for Minneapolis mayor

by Jack O’Connor
Published December 3, 2024
Trump wins, election coverage

Trump wins, election coverage

by Jack O’Connor, Rachel Hoppe, Katrina Bailey, Ainsley Brown, Alexandra DeYoe, and Grace Aigner
Published November 5, 2024
Frost spoke with students at Coffman, in a political science class and near Washington Avenue Bridge.

Rep. Maxwell Frost promotes the Harris-Walz campaign at UMN

by Jack O’Connor
Published October 23, 2024
While Rep. Ilhan Omar narrowly beat Don Samuels in 2022, she did far better in their rematch in 2024.

August primary election results

by Jack O’Connor
Published August 14, 2024
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flannagan will become the new Minnesota governor and President of the State Senate Sen. Bobby Joe Champion will become the Lieutenant Governor.

Gov. Tim Walz chosen as Kamala Harris’ running mate

by Jack O’Connor
Published August 6, 2024
Sen. Kari Dziedzic (left) and Sen. Erin Murphy (right). Murphy served on the Minnesota Senate for four years before majority leadership.

[Photo] Erin Murphy takes over as Senate majority leader

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published March 13, 2024
A community garden in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood.

Minneapolis residents take to the gardens

by Jack O’Connor
Published December 5, 2023
Minneapolis police car in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday July 7, 2023.

NYU Policing Project aims to change Minneapolis public safety and policing

by Jack O’Connor
Published December 4, 2023
THC drinks are stocked up at Joe’s Market in Como, on Nov. 26, 2023.

Bars, coffee shops and liquor stores experiment with THC

by Jack O’Connor
Published November 28, 2023
The Nov. 7 election was a modest win for the progressive wing of the council, picking up the Ward 7 seat.

New city council to majorly impact future of rent control, homelessness and MPD

by Jack O’Connor
Published November 21, 2023
The Book House in Dinkytown, captured on June 28, 2022.

In an era of chains, locally-owned Dinkytown stores persevere

by Jack O’Connor
Published November 15, 2023
Screenshot 2023-11-07 at 8.52.45 PM

Four neighborhoods, four secret gems near UMN

by Jack O’Connor
Published November 7, 2023
People voting at Machine Shop on St. Anthony Main on Nov. 7, 2023.

2023 Minneapolis City Council election results

by Jack O’Connor, Alexandra DeYoe, Grace Aigner, and Alex Lassiter
Published November 7, 2023
Construction in the apartments across from Athletic Village.

Preventing a repeat of Identity Dinkytown is a new ordinance’s top priority

by Jack O’Connor
Published October 31, 2023
Kayseh Magan is running against incumbent Jamal Osman in the upcoming City Council election.

Q&A with Minneapolis City Council candidate Kayseh Magan

by Jack O’Connor
Published October 30, 2023
The Quad on Delaware on Oct 23, 2023.

The Quad on Delaware: mold, flooding and more

by Jack O’Connor
Published October 23, 2023
Minneapolis City Hall on March 26, 2023.

City Council election to determine future of Minneapolis rent control

by Jack O’Connor
Published October 11, 2023
Minneapolis City Hall on March 26, 2023.

Minneapolis rideshare left with uncertain future

by Jack O’Connor
Published October 9, 2023
Tucker Robinson discusses on Sept. 27 his experience having Narcan used on him.

Narcan and the fight to save lives

by Jack O’Connor
Published October 8, 2023
Empty homeless encampment in the East Phillips neighborhood on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.

Activists support unhoused following encampment clearing

by Jack O’Connor
Published October 2, 2023
Pedestrians using the Stone Arch Bridge on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

For 140th birthday, Stone Arch Bridge will receive gift of repairs

by Jack O’Connor
Published September 26, 2023
Minneapolis City Hall on March 26, 2023.

Meet the 2023 Minneapolis City Council candidates

by Jack O’Connor
Published September 18, 2023
There are a host of housing opportunities available for students in the fall.

Multiple apartment buildings opening in next three years near campus

by Jack O’Connor
Published August 2, 2023
Minneapolis police car in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday July 7, 2023. The CCPO was founded in 2023 to investigate complaints about police officers.

City council nixes plans to rebuild MPD Third Precinct building

by Jack O’Connor
Published July 31, 2023
Minneapolis police car in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday July 7, 2023. The CCPO was founded in 2023 to investigate complaints about police officers.

Dinkytown Safe Streets Initiative: UMPD and MPD’s latest effort to reduce crime

by Jack O’Connor
Published July 26, 2023
Minneapolis police car in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday July 7, 2023. The CCPO was founded in 2023 to investigate complaints about police officers.

Twin Cities activists say new civilian police review board leaves lots to be desired

by Jack O’Connor
Published July 25, 2023
Minneapolis City Hall on March 26, 2023.

Drag performance and culture protected under new Minneapolis resolution

by Jack O’Connor
Published July 20, 2023
A light rail train departs from the Stadium Village station for downtown Minneapolis on Jan. 15, 2017.

Changes to light rail prioritize safety, ridership

by Jack O’Connor
Published July 6, 2023
The plan builds off of a 2013 program and focuses more on climate equity.

Minneapolis city officals targets climate justice in updated climate action plan

by Jack O’Connor and Victoria Zamorano
Published June 27, 2023
The activist organization Home to Stay advocates for rent stabilization on June 6, 2023.

Rent control effort moves forward, uphill battle remains

by Jack O’Connor
Published June 27, 2023
A state pollution agency has already sent out the second-most air quality alerts in agency's history. The Minneapolis skyline during the air quality alert on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Experts say breathe easy for now, as worsening air quality is on the horizon

by Jack O’Connor
Published June 22, 2023
The raise was part of a five-year plan approved by voters in 2017.

Minneapolis minimum wage increasing to $14.50 for small businesses

by Jack O’Connor and Victoria Zamorano
Published June 20, 2023
The 2023 session is scheduled to end on May 22.

2023 Minnesota legislative session roundup

by Jack O’Connor
Published May 3, 2023
The changes come after a settlement between the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR), MPD and the city of Minneapolis was reached on March 31.

Changes to MPD spark hope in officials and doubt in activists

by Jack O’Connor
Published May 3, 2023
1.99 Americano opened on 4th St next to Goldy’s Locker Room.

New coffee shop opens in Dinkytown

by Jack O’Connor
Published May 2, 2023
Minnesota joins 22 other states in legalizing recreational cannabis use when Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill on Tuesday.

Minn. Senate paves way for greener future by approving cannabis legalization bill

by Jack O’Connor
Published April 28, 2023
The last day of Ramadan was Thursday. Abu Khadra Masjid Mosque is one of the mosques in Minneapolis.

Muslim students voice concerns over rising Islamophobia

by Jack O’Connor
Published April 24, 2023
The bill would allow teachers to retire at age 62 without their pensions being penalized.

Teachers fight for better pensions in Minn. Legislature

by Jack O’Connor
Published April 24, 2023
Walz said his administration ended an “era of gridlock” in Minnesota politics with the legislation passed this year.

Walz boasts accomplishments, blasts Republicans in state address

by Jack O’Connor
Published April 21, 2023
The ban would go into effect Aug. 1 if passed.

Minn. proposed flavor tobacco ban faces opposition

by Jack O’Connor
Published April 11, 2023
The Minnesota State Capitol Building on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Minnesota elections could see ranked-choice voting by 2026

by Jack O’Connor
Published April 5, 2023
Some of the unhoused individuals in the area said one of the most important things is acknowledging their existence.

‘These people help you here:’ Dinkytown unhoused

by Jack O’Connor
Published March 31, 2023
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