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Head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 at Huntington Bank Stadium. The Gophers' loss against Northwestern weekend leaves no clear roadmap for where the team goes next.

[Photo] BREAKING: P.J. Fleck inks new seven-year contract to remain head coach of Gophers football

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 3, 2021
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
Thomas Longbella lines up a shot on the putting green in the indoor golf training facility in April 2019. The facility borders the Les Bolstad Golf Course and allows for practice throughout winter months.

[Photo] Gophers men’s golf returns winless from Big Ten Match Play

by Matthew Kennedy
Published February 16, 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
Daily File Photo

[Photo] Graduate Hotel opens doors to students looking for housing

by Nat Jacobwith
Published October 8, 2020
Thomas Longbella lines up a shot on the putting green in the indoor golf training facility in April 2019. The facility borders the Les Bolstad Golf Course and allows for practice throughout winter months.

[Photo] Gophers’ men’s golf cashes in impressive scores this weekend

by Matthew Kennedy
Published October 8, 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
Alum Conner McHugh prepares for the start of the NCAA championship 200 breaststroke finals at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on Saturday, March 24, 2018. McHugh placed 4th overall in the event.

[Photo] Five former Gophers set to swim professionally in ISL

by Tony Liebert, 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
Akilha Venzant holds an American flag while addressing law enforcement on East Lake Street near the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct on Friday, May 29. While the crowd of demonstrators chanted “Black Lives Matter,” Venzant addressed each officer individually, saying: “Black lives matter. They do. They really do.”

The last days of May: A visual timeline of the George Floyd Protests

by Jack Rodgers and Andy Kosier
Published June 4, 2020
Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31.

Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31.

Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31.

Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31.

Students protest at the entrance of Dinkytown blocking traffic from passing through on SE 4th St on Sunday, May 31. Cars passing by frequently honked in support of the crowd.

A stage was constructed near the intersection of East Lake Street and 26th Ave South for speakers to amplify their voices. Organizer Cornell Griffin had volunteers help complete the final steps. Those in attendance were also invited to sign their names as the finishing touches were added on Sunday, May 31. 

Protesters block Interstate 35W and attempt to pull items from the back of a UPS truck on Friday, May 29. 

A stage was constructed near the intersection of East Lake Street and 26th Ave South for speakers to amplify their voices. Cornell Griffin, center, has volunteers help complete the final steps. Those in attendance were also invited to sign their names as the finishing touches were added on Sunday, May 31. 

A person poses for photos in front of a burning building as part of riots near the Minneapolis 5th Police Precinct on Friday, May 29. 

The remnants of a building destroyed on Lake Street in Minneapolis as seen on Sunday, May 31.

Carmelle West helps to clean up debris at an Arby's that was destroyed as part of riots on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Donated goods are stockpiled and organized outside of Sanford Middle School in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 31.

A National Guard Soldier helps to clean up debris at an Arby's that was destroyed as part of riots on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Cars line up to donate goods at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 31.

Harris Larmon, 4, helps his mom, Erika, organize donated goods at Sanford Middle School in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 31. 

Andrew Johnson helps clean up a looted Target on Sunday, May 31. He said, "It was destroying me to see the community like this, so I wanted to do something." 

A protestor looks through the fence on the bridge above 35W on Sunday, May 31.

Volunteers gather to clean the area surrounding the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct on Sunday, May 31. 

Two people pour water on the face of a protester who was tear-gassed at the intersection of I-35W and University Avenue on Sunday, May 31. 

Volunteers pass out water and milk to protesters at the intersection of I-35W and University Avenue on Sunday, May 31. 

Protesters attempt to block traffic and light a fire on I-35W on Friday, May 29. 

Two men walk away with looted cleaning supplies and assorted items from a Walgreens as part of riots near the 5th precinct in Minneapolis on Friday, May 29.

Alaina Bohrer, left, guides Kevin Bohrer, center, as he cuts a piece of plywood to be used to protect local businesses near the Minneapolis 5th precinct following another night of riots on Saturday. 

Student demonstrators gather outside of Northrop Auditorium on Friday, May 29 to protest the killing of George Floyd and the Minneapolis Police Department. Chalk marks were drawn 6 feet apart to help the crowd with social distancing. 

Dr. Vivian Fischer tends to volunteers with Band-Aids, Tylenol and masks inside Dollar Tree near the Minneapolis 5th Police Precinct following another night of riots on Saturday, May 30. Fischer expected to transition from first aid assistance to mental health over the coming weeks as unrest in Minneapolis continues. 

Abby Friedman (9) helps to sweep water out of Dollar Tree near the Minneapolis 5th precinct following another night of riots on Friday. 

Andy Murphy, right, and Kyle O., left, of Boy Scout Troop 196 work to lift debris into a dumpster outside of Dollar Tree near the Minneapolis 5th precinct following another night of riots on Friday. (Jack Rodgers / Minnesota Daily)

Student demonstrators gather outside of Northrup Auditorium on Friday, May 29 to protest the killing of George Floyd and the Minneapolis Police Department. Chalk marks were drawn 6-feet apart to help the crowd with social distancing. (Jack Rodgers / Minnesota Daily)

Flowers lay underneath a mural painted to honor George Floyd at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street on Friday, May 29. (Jack Rodgers / Minnesota Daily)

Sumaya Aden speaks to student demonstrators outside of Northrup Auditorium on Friday, May 29 to protest the killing of George Floyd and the Minneapolis Police Department. Aden's brother, Isak, was killed by police last July. Chalk marks were also drawn 6-feet apart to help the crowd with social distancing. (Jack Rodgers / Minnesota Daily)

Dozens of SWAT officers patrol the intersection of Southeast 4th Street and 15th Avenue Southeast just after 8 p.m. on Monday, June 1. Several people were arrested during a mostly student-led demonstration halting traffic at the intersection.

SWAT officers patrol the intersection of Southeast 4th Street and 15th Avenue Southeast just after 8 p.m. on Monday, June 1. Several people were arrested during a mostly student-led demonstration halting traffic at the intersection.

Protesters cheer as SWAT officers leave the intersection of Southeast 4th Street and 15th Avenue Southeast just after 8 p.m. on Monday, June 1. Several people were arrested during a mostly student-led demonstration halting traffic at the intersection.

[Photo] Five arrested after Dinkytown protest Monday night

Published June 3, 2020
Protesters react to SWAT officers patrolling the intersection of Southeast 4th Street and 15th Avenue Southeast just after 8 p.m. on Monday, June 1. Several people were arrested during the mostly student-led demonstration halting traffic at the intersection.

Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31.

Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31.

Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31.

Demonstrators cross the Stone Arch Bridge from the Dinkytown area into downtown Minneapolis as curfew nears on Sunday, May 31.

Demonstrators make their way from Marcy-Holmes to the Stone Arch Bridge and toward downtown Minneapolis on Sunday, May 31. 

Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31.

Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31.

Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31.

Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31.

Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31.

Residents of Marcy-Holmes watch demonstrators march toward the Stone Arch Bridge on Sunday, May 31. 

Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31.

Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31.

Demonstrators march past Northrop Auditorium on the University of Minnesota campus on Sunday, May 31. 

Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31.

Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31. (Jack Rodgers / Minnesota Daily)

A demonstrator marches through the University of Minnesota campus on Sunday, May 31. 

A demonstrator speaks into a megaphone on their way through parts of the University of Minnesota campus on Sunday, May 31. 

Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31.

Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31.

Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31.

Demonstrators make their way through parts of campus as curfew nears, eventually crossing the Stone Arch Bridge and into downtown on Sunday, May 31.

Students protest at the entrance of Dinkytown blocking traffic from passing through on SE 4th St on Sunday, May 31. Cars passing by frequently honked in support of the crowd.

Students protest at the entrance of Dinkytown blocking traffic from passing through on SE 4th St on Sunday, May 31. Cars passing by frequently honked in support of the crowd.

Students protest at the entrance of Dinkytown blocking traffic from passing through on SE 4th St on Sunday, May 31. Cars passing by frequently honked in support of the crowd.

Students protest at the entrance of Dinkytown, blocking traffic from passing through on Southeast 4th Street on Sunday, May 31. Cars passing by frequently honked in support of the crowd.

A stage was constructed near the intersection of East Lake Street and 26th Ave South for speakers to amplify their voices. Organizer Cornell Griffin had volunteers help complete the final steps. Those in attendance were also invited to sign their names as the finishing touches were added on Sunday, May 31. 

Students protest at the entrance of Dinkytown blocking traffic from passing through on SE 4th St on Sunday, May 31. Cars passing by frequently honked in support of the crowd.

Students protest at the entrance of Dinkytown blocking traffic from passing through on SE 4th St on Sunday, May 31. Cars passing by frequently honked in support of the crowd.

A stage was constructed near the intersection of East Lake Street and 26th Ave South for speakers to amplify their voices. Organizer Cornell Griffin had volunteers help complete the final steps. Those in attendance were also invited to sign their names as the finishing touches were added on Sunday, May 31. 

A stage was constructed near the intersection of East Lake Street and 26th Ave South for speakers to amplify their voices. Organizer Cornell Griffin had volunteers help complete the final steps. Those in attendance were also invited to sign their names as the finishing touches were added on Sunday, May 31.

Attendees signed their names to complete a stage constructed near the intersection of East Lake Street and 26th Avenue South on Sunday, May 31. The stage was for speakers to amplify their voices, and organizer Cornell Griffin had volunteers help complete the final steps.

A stage is constructed near the intersection of East Lake Street and 26th Avenue South for speakers to amplify their voices. Cornell Griffin, center, has volunteers help complete the final steps. Those in attendance were also invited to sign their names as the finishing touches were added on Sunday, May 31.

Cornell Griffin speaks in front of a crowd at the site of the initial riots in Minneapolis, several days later, on Sunday, May 31. 

A partially destroyed Nice Ride bike seen on Lake Street in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 31.

Aida H. volunteers to help direct traffic on Lake Street in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 31.

The remnants of a destroyed building lie on Lake Street in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 31. 

Cédric Faiche, a correspondent for the French station BFM TV, records himself on Lake Street in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 31. 

Carmelle West helpa to clean up debris at an Arby's that was destroyed as part of riots on Lake Street in Minneapolis. (Jack Rodgers / Minnesota Daily)

A National Guard soldier helps to clean up debris at an Arby's that was destroyed as part of riots on Lake Street in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 31.

Zeke Scott helps to redirect traffic on Lake Street after an accident on Sunday, May 31.

Volunteers help to clean up debris at an Arby's that was destroyed as part of riots on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Donated goods are stockpiled and organized outside of Sanford Middle School in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 31. 

Donated goods are stockpiled and organized outside of Sanford Middle School in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 31.

Cars line up to donate goods at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 31.

Donated goods are organized at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 31.

Donated goods overflow anticipated storage at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 31.

Harris Larmon (4) helps his mom, Erika, organize donated goods at Sanford Middle School in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 31.

Volunteers organize food donations at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 31.

Luca Maki (7) helps organize donated rice at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 31.

Andrew Johnson helps clean up a looted Target on Sunday, May 31. "It was destroying me to see the community like this so I wanted to do something."

Protesters scatter following police use of tear gas at the intersection of 35W and University Avenue on Sunday, May 31.

Protesters face down police at the intersection of 35W and University Avenue on Sunday, May 31.

Pierre Paul, who drove to Minneapolis from Illinois, helps lead volunteers to clean up Target on Sunday, May 31. The goods were then donated to local non-profits and churches.

Volunteers gather to clean the area surrounding the 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 31.

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