The Minnesota Daily

2023 Minnesota legislative session roundup

by Jack O'Connor
Published May 3, 2023

The Minnesota Daily provides an overview of what has happened and what will happen in the final stretch of the 2023 legislative session.

Changes to MPD spark hope in officials and doubt in activists

by Jack O'Connor
Published May 3, 2023

While activists praise changes to police procedures, they say police accountability is still severely lacking.

New coffee shop opens in Dinkytown

by Jack O'Connor
Published May 2, 2023

$1.99 Americano specializes in coffee and waffles and sells Korean-style ice cream.

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

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 28, 2023

21-year-olds will be able to sell, grow and consume cannabis once the legislation is signed by Gov. Tim Walz.

Muslim students voice concerns over rising Islamophobia

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 24, 2023

Following anti-Muslim hate crimes and terror attacks, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to recognize the threats posed to Muslims during Ramadan.

Teachers fight for better pensions in Minn. Legislature

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 24, 2023

Teacher unions are advocating for a bill to lower the retirement age and reduce penalties for early retirement.

Walz boasts accomplishments, blasts Republicans in state address

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 21, 2023

In Gov. Tim Walz’s first State of the State Address for his second term, he boasted new legislation promoting abortion and voting rights and advocated for stronger gun control. Walz also attacked national Republican policies on education and LGBTQ+ rights.