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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

All content by Jessica Lee

Everything (even SXSW) is bigger in Texas

by Jessica Lee
Published March 26, 2015

In gay marriage sweep, Minnesota is already covered.

by Jessica Lee
Published October 15, 2014
Women's gymnastics head coach Meg Stephenson, left, and assistant coach Jim Stephenson speak with their team after they finished competing in an in-house meet on /date/ at Peik Gymnasium. This season the Gophers qualified for the NCAA Championships for the first time since 2002.

Gymnastics coaches out after harassment claim

by Jessica Lee
Published September 2, 2014

Sale aside, Doran’s Dinkytown presence lingers

by Jessica Lee
Published June 8, 2014
Phyllis Kahn speaks with representatives of the Minnesota Association of Community Health Centers in her office March 13,2012 in St. Paul. Kahn is running against Mohamud Noor, DFL Minneapolis, in the 2014 election.

In tight race, Somalis turn out for Noor

by Jessica Lee
Published April 16, 2014

University professor gets threatening voicemail

by Jessica Lee
Published April 9, 2014

Kaler outlines long-term lab plans at Senate

by Jessica Lee
Published March 5, 2014

Legislature talks medical marijuana

by Jessica Lee
Published March 5, 2014
President Barack Obama announces a boost to federal funding for transportation projects across the country at Union Depot in St. Paul, Minn. on Wednesday afternoon.

Obama rallies Twin Cities for ‘year of action’

by Jessica Lee
Published February 27, 2014
University police Chief Greg Hestness testifies at a Minnesota Senate higher education committee meeting about metro campus safety at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013.

State Legislature chimes in on U crime

by Jessica Lee
Published December 11, 2013
University of Minnesota police officer Ryan Ross assists a pedestrian while directing traffic at Moos Tower on Tuesday.

Crime petition gains traction

by Jessica Lee
Published December 4, 2013

Franken pushes for more open textbooks

by Jessica Lee
Published December 3, 2013
Left Blong Yang, and right Abdi Warsame

Yang and Warsame join City Council

by Jessica Lee
Published November 27, 2013
From the left: Alondra Cano, Lisa Bender and Andrew Johnson

New faces join City Council

by Jessica Lee
Published November 12, 2013

After days of counting, city election results announced

by Jessica Lee
Published November 11, 2013
Minneapolis firefighter wraps "fire line do not cross" tape around the perimeter of the Mechanical Engineering building on east bask Monday around 4:00pm. Students and faculty were evacuated due to a potential gas leak.

Mech E cleared after reported gas leak

by Jessica Lee
Published November 11, 2013

After days of counting, Hodges elected mayor

by Jessica Lee
Published November 7, 2013

Rybak to teach U classes

by Jessica Lee
Published October 31, 2013
ForestEthics protesters Sen Holiday, left, and Carrie Feldman hang off a banner attached to the Washington Avenue Bridge in protest to 3M's environmental practices on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013.

Activists hang out to protest 3M

by Jessica Lee
Published October 8, 2013
Biology senior Zach Flessert, right, reads the speech he wrote to his fiance, civil engineering senior Scott Miller, the day he proposed. The couple met their freshman year in a physics class and eventually learned they lived in Middlebrook together. They began dating soon after.

Engaged at home, but not married

by Jessica Lee
Published May 7, 2013
Supporters of same sex marriage in Minnesota rally at the State Capitol despite rain and snow on Thursday, April 18, 2013,.

Metro, rural Minnesota split on marriage

by Jessica Lee
Published April 22, 2013

Senator proposes HEAPR, Crookston wellness center funds

by Jessica Lee
Published April 22, 2013

Leg. rehashes U’s admin spending

by Jessica Lee
Published April 21, 2013

Same-sex marriage supporters rally despite snow

by Jessica Lee
Published April 18, 2013

At Legislature, more money comes with more problems for University

by Jessica Lee
Published April 18, 2013

House calls for more U oversight

by Jessica Lee
Published April 16, 2013

Funding fumbles for Vikings stadium

by Jessica Lee
Published April 11, 2013

Senate funds University tuition freeze

by Jessica Lee
Published April 10, 2013
Rep. Denny McNamara responds to questions about the bill to recognize same-sex civil unions as an alternative to same-sex marriage on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at the State Capitol.

Republican unveils civil union proposal

by Jessica Lee
Published April 4, 2013

Dayton, Franken discuss college costs

by Jessica Lee
Published April 3, 2013

Outstate intern program stalls at Capitol again

by Jessica Lee
Published April 2, 2013

Dayton scraps MN sales tax proposal

by Jessica Lee
Published March 15, 2013

Same-sex marriage bill clears first hurdle

by Jessica Lee
Published March 13, 2013

Bold, anti-gay comment from MN Rep.

by Jessica Lee
Published March 12, 2013
Rally attendants cheer during the Minnesota for Marriage rally on Thursday, March 7, 2013, at the State Capital.

Same-sex marriage foes rally

by Jessica Lee
Published March 11, 2013

Representatives want to make Minnesota midwest Hollywood

by Jessica Lee
Published March 7, 2013
Premium ticket holders Toni Hennen, left, Kyle Thomforde and Louie Mondale enjoy beer during a Gophers hockey game Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Mariucci Arena. A bill introduced in the Minnesota House would allow alcohol sales thoughout Mariucci and Williams Arenas, pending Board of Regents approval.

U hesitant about alcohol at Mariucci, Williams

by Jessica Lee
Published March 6, 2013

MN Legislator says homosexuality is a ‘sexual addiction’

by Jessica Lee
Published March 2, 2013
Paul Melchert (left), a pediatrician, speaks to the media about his support of the legalization of gay marriage while accompanied with his partner James Zimmerman (far right), and their two sons, Emmett (left), and Gabriel Melchert-Zimmerman (right). Sen. Scott Dibble and Rep. Karen Clark, chief sponsors of the bill to legalize gay marriage in Minnesota, held a press conference introducing their bill Wednesday at the Capitol.

Same-sex marriage push begins

by Jessica Lee
Published February 28, 2013
Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak speaks to the College Democrats about gun safety on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at Coffman Union.

Gun debate endures in Senate, on campus

by Jessica Lee
Published February 28, 2013
Paul Melchert (left), a pediatrician, speaks to the media about his support of the legalization of gay marriage while accompanied with his partner James Zimmerman (far right), and their two sons, Emmett (left), and Gabriel Melchert-Zimmerman (right). Sen. Scott Dibble and Rep. Karen Clark, chief sponsors of the bill to legalize gay marriage in Minnesota, held a press conference introducing their bill Wednesday at the Capitol.

Same-sex marriage bill announced

by Jessica Lee
Published February 27, 2013
Hideaway employee Beth Ludvik works behind the counter Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Dinkytown.

Tobacco tax increase is in the works

by Jessica Lee
Published February 20, 2013
Clark McDonald and Walt Oberstar kiss while gay marriage supporters rally Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at the Capitol. McDonald and Oberstar have been together for 30 years and were married in 2008 in Toronto.

Same-sex marriage bills to be introduced

by Jessica Lee
Published February 18, 2013

Higher education grants may get boost

by Jessica Lee
Published February 14, 2013

Tonight, Obama’s State of the Union address

by Jessica Lee
Published February 13, 2013

State is torn on gun proposals

by Jessica Lee
Published February 11, 2013
Gov. Mark Dayton delivers his third State of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate at the state Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, in St. Paul, Minn. In his speech, Dayton spoke about Minnesota's job growth, tax reform, after-school programs, his support of gay marriage and his goal of balancing the state budget.

Dayton: Show me ‘Plan C’

by Jessica Lee
Published February 7, 2013

Gun control, round two

by Jessica Lee
Published February 6, 2013

Capitol kicks off gun law hearings

by Jessica Lee
Published February 6, 2013
Gov. Mark Dayton speaks about the state's recent budget forecast Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 at the Capitol. Dayton proposed that money from a lower projected deficit "be returned back to taxpayers and additional tax reductions."

Budget forecast gets better

by Jessica Lee
Published February 4, 2013
Assistant manager Rex Vogen, left, and employee Chris Buchel of Espresso Royal prepare drinks Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, in Dinkytown. Vogen says he thinks that a raise in minimum wage would be a good thing because minimum wage needs to be livable. "If people can't make ends meet realistically [with the current minimum wage], then it's not working," Vogen said.

DFLers push for higher minimum wage

by Jessica Lee
Published February 4, 2013

Health act working way through Leg.

by Jessica Lee
Published February 4, 2013

Days before Obama’s Minneapolis visit, gun pic makes headlines

by Jessica Lee
Published February 2, 2013

U outlines finances at Capitol, lawmakers skeptical

by Jessica Lee
Published January 29, 2013
Thousands of people shop at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Union each year. Gov. Dayton's proposed sales tax on clothing could have an effect on campus.

Retailers react to sales-tax plan

by Jessica Lee
Published January 28, 2013

Coasters and cocktails?

by Jessica Lee
Published January 25, 2013
Gov. Mark Dayton presents his budget proposal at the Minnesota Department of Revenue on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in St. Paul, Minn.

U could get increased funding

by Jessica Lee
Published January 23, 2013
University President Eric Kaler testifies before the House Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development about the University's administrative spending on Jan. 15, 2013 . Kaler denied assertions that administrative costs have become excessive after a recent Wall Street Journal article made allegations against the University of Minnesota's spending habits.

University begins making case at Capitol

by Jessica Lee
Published January 22, 2013
New police chief Janee Harteau, center, and Mayor R.T. Rybak, right, speak between congratulations from city council members, citizens and other officers Dec. 4 at Minneapolis City Hall.

Community reacts to new police chief

by Jessica Lee
Published December 12, 2012
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak talks about his involvement with the University on Monday in his office at City Hall in downtown Minneapolis.

Mpls. political futures rest in Rybak’s hands

by Jessica Lee
Published December 11, 2012

$1.1B state budget shortfall predicted

by Jessica Lee
Published December 6, 2012

Council reviews energy ordinance

by Jessica Lee
Published December 3, 2012
Malcolm Jordan, who used to be homeless, expresses his concerns at the public hearing of Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak's proposed budget Wednesday evening at Minneapolis City Hall.

Mayor’s budget nears final stage

by Jessica Lee
Published November 29, 2012

U looks to fix area biking problems

by Jessica Lee
Published November 27, 2012
City of Minneapolis employees Keith Barker, left, and Darius Locke, right, remove leftover one-sort recycling carts on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, on Nicollet Island in Minneapolis. Some residents in neighborhoods surrounding the University should see their new carts as soon as this week.

Single-sort system aims to double recycling

by Jessica Lee
Published November 26, 2012

Study finds Nice Ride boosts biz

by Jessica Lee
Published November 21, 2012

Fields stays active in 5th District despite loss to Ellison

by Jessica Lee
Published November 15, 2012

Seven Corners could see upgrade

by Jessica Lee
Published November 14, 2012

In offering tuition freeze, U isn’t alone

by Jessica Lee
Published November 13, 2012

Marty wins in the new district

by Jessica Lee
Published November 7, 2012
Rep. Keith Ellison speaks to the crowd at the DFL Party at Crown Plaza Riverfront in St. Paul, Wednesday evening.

Ellison grabs 4th term

by Jessica Lee
Published November 7, 2012
Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan speaks at a rally Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger in Minneapolis.

Ryan rallies thousands at airport

by Jessica Lee
Published November 5, 2012

Don’t forget to switch clocks, change alarm batteries

by Jessica Lee
Published November 2, 2012

Brad Pitt donates to Minnesota “Vote No” efforts

by Jessica Lee
Published November 1, 2012

Days left, presidential campaigns hit Minnesota, Wisconsin

by Jessica Lee
Published November 1, 2012

‘Passionate,’ influential child psych professor dies

by Jessica Lee
Published October 30, 2012

Sen. John Marty

by Jessica Lee
Published October 28, 2012

Chris Fields

by Jessica Lee
Published October 28, 2012

Rep. Keith Ellison

by Jessica Lee
Published October 28, 2012

Byberg seeks rematch in CD7

by Jessica Lee
Published October 25, 2012
Alissa Clark helps decorate the walls in the new Minnesotans United for All Families office in Dinkytown. The organization held an open house on Saturday to kick off the final few weeks of the campaign.

2 weeks out, MN United opens Dinkytown office

by Jessica Lee
Published October 22, 2012

Public Works envisions safer biking

by Jessica Lee
Published October 22, 2012

Groups work to stop ped. deaths 2012

by Jessica Lee
Published October 17, 2012

Ellison, Fields spar over jobs, economy

by Jessica Lee
Published October 15, 2012
U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison speaks to constituents assembled at a presidential-debate viewing party hosted by the Minneapolis Urban League on Oct. 3. Ellison is running for re-election in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District against Republican candidate Chris Fields.

Former Marine faces 3-term Ellison in CD5

by Jessica Lee
Published October 11, 2012

U researcher predicts election from no. of blinks

by Jessica Lee
Published October 9, 2012

‘Vote no’ support rising

by Jessica Lee
Published October 9, 2012

University researcher shows Obama blinked 1,000 times more than Romney during debate

by Jessica Lee
Published October 8, 2012
Employee Ashley Krueger arranges cupcakes to be put in the display case Wednesday morning at Cupcake on University Avenue Southeast.

Local businesses support ‘Vote No’

by Jessica Lee
Published October 4, 2012

Homes with ‘Vote No’ signs vandalized in Blaine

by Jessica Lee
Published October 3, 2012
Neighborhood resident Klaus Zimmerman reinforces a greenhouse at one of Stone

Urban farming thrives after city changes

by Jessica Lee
Published October 2, 2012

Minneapolis hosts Google app launch party

by Jessica Lee
Published October 1, 2012

‘Draw Mohammed’ protest sparks dialogue

by Jessica Lee
Published October 1, 2012

City Council votes to overhaul CRA

by Jessica Lee
Published September 24, 2012

Minneapolis invests in chargers for electric cars

by Jessica Lee
Published September 19, 2012

Light-rail system will reduce runoff pollution

by Jessica Lee
Published September 18, 2012

U students, grads attend DNC for district

by Jessica Lee
Published September 13, 2012

Latest hybrid bus hits the road in Minneapolis

by Jessica Lee
Published September 11, 2012

Odor alert lights up campus cellphones

by Jessica Lee
Published September 5, 2012

Light-rail construction 68 percent complete

by Jessica Lee
Published September 4, 2012
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