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The Minnesota Daily

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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
88 Oriental Foods' pork sausage is served with cabbage, sliced carrots, and pickled sliced jalapeño rings.

[Photo] Out of the way eateries

Published August 5, 2015
Billy Thompson stands with his camera in front of a mural in downtown Milan on July 25. The mural depicts Thompson documenting Milan's history, something he strives to do each day.

[Photo] U alum captures history piece by piece

Published August 5, 2015
Minneapolis resident Jonathan Parish and his son, Jayden, view the damaged slope above West River Parkway on Monday afternoon. The area was affected by a mudslide last June and is being repaired this month.

[Photo] Mudslide repairs begin after lack of funds

Published July 15, 2015
Residents Ira Eberling, left, and Marlys Lowe examine the progress of their community garden at Emerald Crest Assisted Living & Memory Care in Burnsville on Monday afternoon.

[Photo] Nature supports healthy aging

Published July 15, 2015
Bradstreet Crafthouse's Black Walnut Old Fashioned is made with Bulleit Bourbon, Nux Alpina Black Walnut Liqueur, Demerara, house orange bitters and an orange slice garnish.

[Photo] The dark end of the street

Published July 15, 2015
Northern Lighter pyrotechnicians Joe Schroeder, left, and Paul Marchio, right, use a remote device to detonate fireworks at Fred Lawshe Park in St. Paul on June 28.

[Photo] The art of explosion

Published July 1, 2015
Applied Plant Sciences graduate student Lu Yin measures the maturity of barley stalks in the St. Paul campus field plots on June 30.

[Photo] CFANS seeking more students

Published July 1, 2015
Fang Li demonstrates how to create an X-ray image of a MERS coronavirus crystal structure at Nils Hasselmo Hall on Monday afternoon. MERS has infected over 1100 people since it was first diagnosed in 2012.

[Photo] U researchers link MERS to animals

Published June 24, 2015
A light rail Green Line train crosses University Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday night. According to Metro Transit, there has been about $3 billion in development along the Green Line corridor since construction began in 2010.

[Photo] Mudslide closes East River Parkway, halts light rail service near UMN

Published July 17, 2019
A light rail Green Line train crosses University Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday night. According to Metro Transit, there has been about $3 billion in development along the Green Line corridor since construction began in 2010.

[Photo] Man stabbed after altercation near campus

Published April 17, 2019
Manager Adam Hussein gives change to a customer at Maxwell's Market on Tuesday afternoon. Hussein believes the proposed restrictions on tobacco sales will hurt his business.

[Photo] Council leaders target flavored tobacco goods

Published June 17, 2015
Glendale tenant Abdirahman Mohamed expresses his concerns to Minneapolis Public Housing Authority officials during an informational meeting at Luxton Community Center on June 8.

[Photo] Residents concerned about housing revamp

Published June 17, 2015
Glendale tenant Abdirahman Mohamed expresses his concerns to Minneapolis Public Housing Authority officials during an informational meeting at Luxton Community Center on June 8.

Joy Spika, left, and Leilani Mendoza paint the outer walls of Intermedia Arts in Uptown Minneapolis on Monday afternoon. The mural is part of the B-Girl Be exhibit, which opens on Saturday.

[Photo] Celebrating B-Girl Be

Published June 10, 2015
Sophomore forward Caitlin Reilly displays her puck-handling skills at Ridder Arena on Monday afternoon.

[Photo] Minnesota hockey adds another Reilly

Published June 3, 2015
Justin Hui and fellow University graduate students play soccer at Van Cleve Park in Minneapolis on Monday evening. 14.9 percent of the city's land area is parkland.

[Photo] Parks make for a fit metro

Published May 27, 2015
Cadillac Kolstad and his band perform for a packed Palmer's Bar on Sunday night in Minneapolis.

[Photo] Bygone days with Cadillac Kolstad

Published May 27, 2015
A light rail train passes outside Amundson Hall on Friday evening. Electromagnetic radiation and vibrations from the trains could disturb University research.

[Photo] A year later, LRT vibrations still an issue

Published May 27, 2015
Lead vocalist Gabriel Rodreick belts out lyrics during Treading North's set at Triple Rock Social Club on Friday night in Minneapolis.

[Photo] Treading toward the North Star

Published May 27, 2015
Frank Wu, left, and Norzin Wangpo are fed Vitamin Water as part of Pi Delta Psi's new member reveal event on April 24 in Coffman Union.

[Photo] More than one way to go greek

Published May 4, 2015
Senior Tony Skjefte fields a ground ball on Saturday evening at Siebert Field.

[Photo] Late comebacks sting Gophers as Anteaters sweep

Published May 4, 2015
Jackquline Gates, left, and her daughter, Samiyah, sing as they march along Washington Avenue in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday evening.

[Photo] Minneapolis ralliers send positivity to Baltimore

Published April 30, 2015
Gophers pitching coach Todd Oakes watches from the dugout as the Gophers play Michigan at Siebert Field on Sunday afternoon. Oakes' acute myeloid leukemia is in remission for the second time.

[Photo] Winning a second battle

Published April 28, 2015
Freshman Fred Manke delivers a pitch on Sunday afternoon at Siebert Field.

[Photo] Gophers fall to Wolverines in two of three

Published April 27, 2015
Instructor Bob Karl observes from above as his scuba diving students practice exchanging equipment.

[Photo] Day in the life 04.09.2015

Published April 23, 2015
Freshman Felix Corwin returns a shot at the Baseline Tennis Center on Sunday afternoon.

[Photo] Gophers ready to compete at Big Ten championships

Published April 23, 2015
Sophomore Toby Anderson delivers a pitch Wednesday afternoon at Siebert Field.

[Photo] Fiedler’s walk-off leads Gophers to win

Published April 23, 2015
Freshman Matic Spec returns a shot at Baseline Tennis Center on Sunday afternoon.

[Photo] Gophers clinch share of Big Ten regular-season title

Published April 20, 2015
Freshman Toby Hanson hits the ball on Tuesday afternoon at Siebert Field.

[Photo] Hanson changes positions, emerges as first baseman

Published April 16, 2015
Patrons enjoy drinks on the outdoor patio of Stub and Herb's as the Green Line light rail train passes by on Washington Ave. on Tuesday evening.

[Photo] Businesses bounce back

Published April 15, 2015
Freshman Toby Hanson hits the ball on Tuesday afternoon at Siebert Field.

[Photo] Gophers begin homestand with big hits

Published April 15, 2015
Dan Lubben, co-founder of the University's chapter of the Minneapolis Bike Coalition, leads the group down Southeast Oak Street to discuss ways to improve bicycle traffic.

[Photo] New group rides with student bicyclists

Published April 9, 2015
Mayank Puri presents his chemistry doctoral dissertation to Robin Voreis on Tuesday afternoon at Coffman Union during the 2015 Doctoral Research Showcase.

[Photo] Doctoral students present diverse body of research

Published April 8, 2015
Freshman Danielle Parlich fields a ground ball between innings on Saturday afternoon at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

[Photo] Freshman Parlich shows skills on softball field

Published April 7, 2015
Chair and vice chair of the Student Representatives to the Board of Regents Hannah Keil and Callie Livengood present their report to the board at McNamara Alumni Center on Friday morning.

[Photo] Students question UMD funding level

Published April 1, 2015
Tropical Depression hangs out at Icehouse in Minneapolis on Saturday evening.

[Photo] A nautical tale by Erik Appelwick

Published March 31, 2015
Abdi Huk, left, and tenant Samira Sammy, center, lead the crowd in protest chants outside Riverside Plaza on Friday afternoon. About 100 people gathered to protest building management.

[Photo] ‘We need change now’

Published March 30, 2015
University Medical School Dean Brooks Jackson addresses the Board of Regents at the McNamara Alumni Center on Friday morning.

[Photo] Board acts on Kaler’s request

Published March 30, 2015
Nicole Pfeifer practices on March 18 in the St. Paul studio where the latest Devata Daun album was recorded. Pfeider will perform at Acadia on West Bank on March 27.

[Photo] Devata Daun to play Acadia

Published March 26, 2015
College of Design dean Tom Fisher meets with his staff to discuss an upcoming proposal for the city of St. Paul on Wednesday morning at the Metropolitan Design Center.

[Photo] Longtime dean taking new role

Published March 25, 2015
Biostatistics professor Brad Carlin demonstrates how he works through equations to make NCAA basketball tournament bracket predictions at his office in the Mayo Memorial Building on Thursday afternoon.

[Photo] U professor finds method to March Madness

Published March 25, 2015
Junior Amar Hasshim studies in the Minnesota International Student Association room of Coffman Union on Wednesday afternoon. MISA unveiled its new piece of wall art last fall after Coffman Union's second floor renovation tore down the original piece.

[Photo] Art returns to Coffman

Published March 12, 2015
Earn-a-Bike student Wondey Geta observes as mechanic Ben Swanson demonstrates how to remove a bike tube at SPOKES on Saturday morning.

[Photo] The more cyclists, the better

Published March 10, 2015
Tom Luong receives a birthday serenade from pianist Terry Boullianne and audience members on Saturday night at The Shout House.

[Photo] Day in the life: Dueling Pianos at the Shout House

Published March 5, 2015
Tom Luong receives a birthday serenade from pianist Terry Boullianne and audience members on Saturday night at The Shout House.

CJ Smith will compete in his fourth consecutive NCAA championships later this month.

[Photo] CJ Smith looking to fulfill big dreams

Published March 4, 2015
Whose Diversity? member David Melendez holds his daughter as he leaves the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility after a court appearance on Tuesday morning.

[Photo] No punishment for sit-in

Published February 25, 2015
Senior captains Rachael Bona and Rachel Ramsey hold the WCHA trophy after defeating the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs 2-0 on Saturday evening at Ridder Arena.

[Photo] Gophers snag WCHA title

Published February 16, 2015
Chemical engineering graduate student Limin Ren displays a form of zeolite in an Amundson Hall laboratory Friday evening. University researchers tested the zeolite's absorption rate to determine its potential for use in biofuel processing.

[Photo] U finds a faster way to turn crops into fuel

Published February 9, 2015
Cookie dough and Oreo truffles garnished with sea salt flakes and white chocolate icing.

[Photo] College Kitchen: Valentine’s Day Truffles

Published February 5, 2015
Dans Askina founder and instructor Amina Beres shares a laugh with team members during rehearsal on January 29.

[Photo] Belly dancing for a cause

Published February 5, 2015
Interim pitching coach Scott Matyas speaks to players during practice at Bierman Field Athletic Building on Tuesday afternoon. Matyas pitched for the Gophers from 2008-2011 and is currently filling in for Todd Oakes.

[Photo] Oakes’ leukemia in remission

Published February 4, 2015
Senior Jenny Covers competes in the floor competition at the Sports Pavilion on Jan. 17.

[Photo] Jenny Covers placed third in the all-around in last weekend’s meet.

Published January 29, 2015
Program director Kenneth Eban testifies in front of the Education Innovation Policy Committee Thursday morning at the State Office Building.

[Photo] Student group pushes education reform

Published January 27, 2015
Junior Lindsay Mable poses during her beam routine at the Sports Pavilion on Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Gophers fall to No. 1 Oklahoma

Published January 20, 2015
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