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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Madeline Deninger, Associate Reporter

All content by Madeline Deninger
The Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2018.

Gabel updates state Legislature on updated reopening plans

by Madeline Deninger
Published September 2, 2020
Concept rendering for the proposed development located on Fourth Street in Dinkytown.

Seven-story development proposed above Dinkytown businesses

by Madeline Deninger
Published August 13, 2020
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar hugs an attendee as their photo is being taken at Ilhan Omar 2020 Reelection Kickoff: “Send Her Back to Congress” at Aria on Thursday, Jan. 23. (Nur B. Adam / Minnesota Daily)

Ilhan Omar wins 5th Congressional District DFL primary

by Madeline Deninger
Published August 12, 2020
Sarah Mai

UMN asks state for new chemistry lab as key infrastructure deadline draws closer

by Madeline Deninger
Published August 5, 2020
The University’s Center for Immunology is working to understand how the body develops antibodies once it has been infected with COVID-19. 

UMN research could help inform future COVID-19 vaccines

by Madeline Deninger
Published July 30, 2020
A rain and pollinator garden that was planted in the Riverside Plaza area is seen on Sunday, June 30, 2019.

Who else is running in the Ward 6 special election?

by Madeline Deninger
Published July 24, 2020
Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Friday, June 13, 2020. (Minnesota Daily / Jasmin Kemp)

In second special session, Minnesota Legislature again fails to pass infrastructure package

by Madeline Deninger
Published July 22, 2020
Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Friday, June 13, 2020. (Minnesota Daily / Jasmin Kemp)

Minnesota House advances UMN infrastructure projects

by Madeline Deninger
Published July 18, 2020
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar addresses an audience at Ilhan Omar 2020 Reelection Kickoff: “Send Her Back to Congress” at Aria on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (Nur B. Adam / Minnesota Daily)

Ilhan Omar on Minneapolis after George Floyd protests, criminal justice reform

by Madeline Deninger
Published July 16, 2020
Minneapolis City Council meets in the council chambers at Minneapolis City Hall on Jan. 16, 2017.

What does changing the Minneapolis city charter mean for public safety?

by Madeline Deninger
Published July 13, 2020
A voter casts her ballot at the Grace University Lutheran Church on Tuesday, March 3, 2020.

COVID-19 forces UMN student leaders, officials to adjust voter outreach

by Madeline Deninger
Published July 6, 2020
Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Friday, June 13, 2020. (Minnesota Daily / Jasmin Kemp)

Lawmakers draft relief legislation to help rebuild businesses

by Madeline Deninger
Published July 2, 2020
Illustration by Sarah Mai

UMN halfway to COVID-19 testing promise

by Madeline Deninger
Published June 26, 2020
City council members Cam Gordon, Ward 2, and Steve Fletcher, Ward 3, answer questions about affordable housing and share bad landlord experiences during a “Housing Town Hall” event hosted by the MSA at Coffman Memorial Theater, Wednesday Jan. 31, 2018.

UMN-area officials, neighborhoods look to reimagine public safety

by Madeline Deninger
Published June 23, 2020
Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Friday, June 13, 2020. (Minnesota Daily / Jasmin Kemp)

With no bonding bill, UMN infrastructure projects left in limbo

by Madeline Deninger
Published June 21, 2020
Protesters clash with police outside of the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct on Minnehaha Avenue on Tuesday, May 26. The protest was in response to the death of George Floyd in police custody. 

Minnesota lawmakers consider banning warrior training, enacting other police reform policies

by Madeline Deninger
Published June 15, 2020
How the UMN COVID-19 model helps shape public policy

How the UMN COVID-19 model helps shape public policy

by Madeline Deninger
Published June 8, 2020
Minneapolis City Council meets in the council chambers at Minneapolis City Hall on Jan. 16, 2017.

Minneapolis City Council bans chokeholds, looks to improve transparency for MPD

by Madeline Deninger
Published June 5, 2020
The Phillips-Wangensteen Building at the corner of Harvard St SE and Washington Ave SE on the U’s east bank campus on Sunday, May 31. The building, which is home to the opthamology clinic, could be seeing major renovations in the future. 

Ahead of special session, UMN pushes job creation in infrastructure ask

by Madeline Deninger
Published June 3, 2020
Protestors attempt to block traffic and light a fire on Interstate 35W on Friday, May 29.

Minneapolis City Council ratifies citywide nighttime curfew

by Madeline Deninger
Published May 30, 2020

Legislature fails to pass bonding bill before deadline

by Madeline Deninger
Published May 18, 2020
Students from the University of Minnesota campuses including the Twin Cities, Crookston and Morris gather on the steps for a rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday, April 3 as a part of Support the U Day.

With UMN projects on the line, lawmakers debate infrastructure proposals

by Madeline Deninger
Published May 17, 2020
The Varsity Theater marquee delivers a hopeful message to Dinkytown on Saturday, March 21.

Gov. Tim Walz announces end to stay-at-home order

by Madeline Deninger
Published May 14, 2020
Students from the University of Minnesota campuses including the Twin Cities, Crookston and Morris gather on the steps for a rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday, April 3 as a part of Support the U Day.

UMN infrastructure on the line as legislative session nears end

by Madeline Deninger
Published May 8, 2020
Morgan La Casse

Didn’t get a UMN safety notification? Here’s why.

by Madeline Deninger and Mohamed Ibrahim
Published November 25, 2019

A guide to elected officials representing University neighborhoods

by Madeline Deninger
Published August 24, 2019
President Eric Kaler speaks during the University's Board of Regents meeting on Friday, Sep. 14 at the McNamara Alumni Center.

Regents may reexamine UMN’s reciprocity agreement

by Madeline Deninger
Published March 11, 2019
Walz said his administration ended an “era of gridlock” in Minnesota politics with the legislation passed this year.

Walz’s budget proposal partially funds University request

by Madeline Deninger
Published February 19, 2019
Abdul Omari and Thomas Anderson speak during the University's Board of Regents meeting on Friday, Sep. 14 at the McNamara Alumni Center.

RCAC forwards 16 UMN regent candidates to state Legislature

by Madeline Deninger
Published January 12, 2019
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler speaks at the Minnesota Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 9.

Kaler lays out UMN’s legislative priorities at state Capitol

by Madeline Deninger
Published January 9, 2019
The Gopher football team huddles during a time out on Saturday, Sept. 15 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

University seeks dismissal of football players’ discrimination lawsuit

by Madeline Deninger
Published November 10, 2018
Alpha Gamma Rho is seen on Wednesday, Oct. 10 near the Saint Paul campus. A member of the fraternity died as a result of alcohol-related complications in September.

UMN responds to alcohol-related fraternity death

by Kelly Busche and Madeline Deninger
Published October 11, 2018

Alleged sexual assault victim was a UMN student, according to report

by Madeline Deninger
Published September 7, 2018
Members of the Minneapolis Fire Department communicate outside FloCo Fusion Apartments after a carbon monoxide leak forced residents outside.

Carbon monoxide concern leads to evacuation at UMN apartment

by Madeline Deninger
Published July 11, 2018
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro speaks in the Northstar Ballroom of the St. Paul Student Center on Monday, Feb. 26. The speech drew a crowd of dozens of protestors in opposition to Shapiro's presence on campus.

Conservative groups sue University for discrimination in Shapiro event

by Madeline Deninger
Published July 3, 2018

Gophers football players sue University for bias in sexual assault investigation

by Madeline Deninger
Published June 8, 2018
Illustration by Jane Borstad.

University-hosted abortion fellowship removed after article stirs controversy

by Madeline Deninger and Cleo Krejci
Published May 23, 2018
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2013.

University receives partial request in last-minute bonding bill

by Madeline Deninger
Published May 21, 2018
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2015.

MN Senate fails to pass bonding bill

by Madeline Deninger
Published May 17, 2018
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2013.

State lawmakers fail to fund University’s supplemental budget ask

by Madeline Deninger
Published May 16, 2018
Newly elected to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents, Randy Simonson attends his first meeting on Friday, May 11 at McNamara Alumni Center. 

Lawmakers elect new UMN Regent

by Madeline Deninger
Published May 10, 2018

Lawmakers nominate two UMN Regent candidates

by Madeline Deninger
Published May 7, 2018

UMN HEAPR request partially funded in first version of House bonding bill

by Madeline Deninger
Published May 5, 2018
Sunday morning church goers exit their vehicle on a nearly-full section of 4th Ave SE in Marcy-Holmes on Jan. 28, 2018.

Rising home values affect University of Minnesota neighborhoods

by Madeline Deninger
Published May 1, 2018
Former Gophers athletics director Norwood Teague on Sept. 18, 2014. Teague resigned from the University in 2015 following a sexual harassment scandal.

UMN paid roughly $300,000 in sex harassment settlements following Norwood Teague scandal

by Madeline Deninger
Published April 30, 2018
Jeanne Hankerson, center, answers an audience question about tuition during the 2018 Regent Candidate Forum at the State Office Building on Wednesday, April 25.

UMN Regent candidates field questions from lawmakers, alumni

by Madeline Deninger
Published April 26, 2018
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2013.

University of Minnesota supplemental budget funding left out of omnibus bills

by Madeline Deninger
Published April 23, 2018
The Minneapolis Police Department and University of Minnesota Police Department responded to a disturbance at Northrop following the Somali Student Association's Somali Night 2018 event on Friday, April 20.

Groups dispute facts of incident at Somali Student Association event

by Kelly Busche and Madeline Deninger
Published April 23, 2018
Officers arrest a person outside Northrop on Friday, April 20, 2018. The Minneapolis Police Department and University of Minnesota Police Department responded to a disturbance at Northrop following the Somali Student Association's Somali Night event. 

Multiple arrests made at Somali Night event at Northrop

by Kelly Busche and Madeline Deninger
Published April 21, 2018
Minnesota House of Representatives Committee on Higher Education Chair Bud Nornes speaks to Rep. Gene Pelowski during the committee's hearing on the University's Board of Regents selection process at the Minnesota State Office Building on Feb. 28, 2018.

Five UMN regent candidates under consideration by the Legislature

by Madeline Deninger
Published April 19, 2018
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2013.

Legislation would establish rare disease committee

by Madeline Deninger
Published April 16, 2018
Minneapolis Assistant Police Chief Mike Kjos and UMPD Chief Matt Clark answer questions Tuesday, Jan. 30 after Rashad Bowman's arrest at the Graduate Hotel.

Amid administrative cuts, UMN public safety budget untouched

by Madeline Deninger
Published April 12, 2018

University’s HEAPR request highlights infrastructure needs

by Madeline Deninger
Published April 5, 2018
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2015.

Minnesota Legislature considers UMN proposal to freeze tuition

by Madeline Deninger
Published March 30, 2018
A rendering of the new development, near the Bunge tower and Van Cleave park.

95-unit, co-op style housing slated for Como neighborhood

by Madeline Deninger
Published March 27, 2018
UMD is requesting $4 million in the University's capital bonding request to restore the Glensheen Mansion's garden terraces and replace HVAC, electrical and fire protection systems.

Glensheen Mansion in Duluth could undergo restoration

by Madeline Deninger
Published March 26, 2018
State Rep. Ilhan Omar, DFL-Minneapolis, holds up her credentials to vote on who should be the chair of Senate District 60 during the DFL convention at Edison High School in northeast Minneapolis on Saturday, March 24.

Rep. Ilhan Omar wins DFL endorsement at district convention

by Madeline Deninger
Published March 25, 2018
Kelly Busche and Genevieve Locke, the new editor in chief and business operations officer for the Minnesota Daily. 

Minnesota Daily announces next school year’s editorial, business leadership

by Madeline Deninger
Published March 23, 2018
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2015.

New bills would require UMN to report sexual assault and harassment to lawmakers

by Madeline Deninger
Published March 20, 2018

Campus neighborhoods have different visions for parking, transportation

by Madeline Deninger
Published March 5, 2018
Minnesota House of Representatives Committee on Higher Education Chair Bud Nornes speaks to Rep. Gene Pelowski during the committee's hearing on the University's Board of Regents selection process at the Minnesota State Office Building on Wednesday, Feb. 28.

State lawmakers weigh changes to University of Minnesota regent election process

by Madeline Deninger
Published March 5, 2018
University President Eric Kaler speaks to the House of Representatives' committee on higher education at the Minnesota State Office Building in St. Paul on Jan. 24, 2017.

Kaler presents infrastructure needs to House Capital Investment Committee

by Madeline Deninger
Published March 1, 2018
Protesters march in the streets around the St.Paul Student Center in opposition to conservative commentator Ben Shapiro's appearance on campus out on Monday, Feb. 26.

Protesters take to St. Paul campus to voice disapproval of Ben Shapiro

by Madeline Deninger, Isabella Murray, and Tiffany Bui
Published February 27, 2018
Ben Shapiro speaking at the 2016 Politicon at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.

State lawmakers, conservative media criticize UMN administration’s handling of Ben Shapiro event

by Madeline Deninger
Published February 26, 2018
People walk past businesses on 4th Street Southeast in Dinkytown on Sunday, Feb. 18. A group of businesses are being forced to close after the building's owner decided to sell the property.

Several Dinkytown businesses to close by mid-summer

by Madeline Deninger
Published February 19, 2018
Bikers ride beside crowded parking on both sides of Eighth Street Southeast in Minneapolis on June 6, 2017.

New bikeway layout would add protected lanes on and around UMN campus

by Madeline Deninger
Published February 19, 2018
Mayor Jacob Frey speaks about affordable housing at a community event at the University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center in North Minneapolis on Thursday, Feb. 15.

Frey lays out affordable housing plan at UROC forum

by Madeline Deninger
Published February 16, 2018
A rendering of the proposed 4th street lofts in Prospect Park

New Prospect Park development looks to build on neighborhood’s vision

by Madeline Deninger
Published February 15, 2018
Commentator Ben Shapiro speaks at the 2016 Politicon at the Pasadena Convention Center on June 26, 2016 in Pasadena, California.

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro’s campus lecture venue draws criticism

by Madeline Deninger
Published February 8, 2018
UMPD chief Matt Clark on Jan. 29, 2018.

MSA looks to improve student relationships with UMPD

by Madeline Deninger
Published February 8, 2018
Hamsa Osman, left and Charly Tiempos founders of Sports Check it Out, a sports equipment checkout program in Cedar Riverside stand in the check out room where they rent out a variety of equipment to neighborhood kids.

Cedar-Riverside program gives youth a ‘library’ of sports equipment

by Madeline Deninger
Published February 5, 2018
City council members Cam Gordon, Ward 2, and Steve Fletcher, Ward 3, answer questions about affordable housing and share bad landlord experiences during a “Housing Town Hall” event hosted by the MSA at Coffman Memorial Theater, Wednesday Jan. 31, 2018.

Minneapolis City Council members address affordable housing at MSA town hall

by Madeline Deninger
Published February 1, 2018
SWAT personnel gather outside the Graduate Hotel early Monday morning in response to what the University is calling a "public safety situation" involving someone inside the hotel.

UMPD chief update on Graduate Hotel: “We’re hoping to resolve this situation fairly soon”

by Kelly Busche and Madeline Deninger
Published January 29, 2018
The view outside the Graduate Hotel shortly after 7 a.m.

Graduate Hotel incident continues, police say

by Kelly Busche and Madeline Deninger
Published January 29, 2018

Report: University child care center set to close

by Madeline Deninger
Published January 26, 2018
City Council member Phillipe Cunningham questions police chief Medaria Arradondo about the Minneapolis Police Department's Super Bowl safety plans during a council meeting on Thursday.

Minneapolis City Council looks at sex trafficking prevention strategy for Super Bowl LII

by Madeline Deninger
Published January 19, 2018
Ward 3 City Council Member Steve Fletcher poses for a photo at Gold Medal Park in Minneapolis on Sept. 27, 2017.

Steve Fletcher hones in on Ward 3 issues in first month

by Madeline Deninger
Published January 18, 2018
City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins listens to City Council member Phillipe Cunningham during the morning meeting on Friday, Jan. 12, at Minneapolis City Hall.

Former UMN oral historian steps into leadership role on Minneapolis City Council

by Madeline Deninger
Published January 16, 2018
Ben Shapiro speaking at the 2016 Politicon at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro scheduled to speak at University of Minnesota

by Madeline Deninger
Published January 12, 2018
500 block of 12th Avenue SE in October, 2016.

Man dies in Dinkytown shooting

by Madeline Deninger
Published January 7, 2018
The remnants of a tree that was cut down and stolen along the tennis courts on 5th Avenue South East as seen on on Sunday, Dec. 10 near 3M Arena at Mariucci.

Winter tree thefts still a problem on UMN campus

by Madeline Deninger
Published December 14, 2017

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce takes Minneapolis’ $15 minimum wage to court

by Madeline Deninger
Published December 11, 2017
The exterior of the Mechanical Engineering building on East Bank in 2013.

UMN professor dies at Mechanical Engineering building

by Madeline Deninger
Published December 7, 2017
Jersey Mike’s Subs on 509 14th Ave SE in 2017.

Gunpoint robbery reported outside Jersey Mike’s in Dinkytown

by Madeline Deninger
Published December 5, 2017
A Campus Connector waits for pedestrians to cross the busy Pleasant Street crosswalk between Walter Library and Appleby Hall on Friday, Dec. 1.

Pedestrian crash study points to high-risk areas around campus

by Madeline Deninger
Published December 4, 2017
Ward 6 City Council Member Abdi Warsame speaks at his election party on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Warsame remains winner in Ward 6 race after recount

by Madeline Deninger
Published November 29, 2017
The University of Minnesota Transportation and Safety Building on Washington Avenue will undergo an expansion next year, which will include housing all Public Safety divisions in one building.

Transportation and Safety building to undergo expansion

by Madeline Deninger
Published November 27, 2017
A University of Minnesota student reported an being assaulted at 820 University Avenue on Nov. 14, pictured here on Monday, Nov. 20 in Minneapolis.

Student reports assault outside Noodles & Company

by Madeline Deninger
Published November 21, 2017

MPD unveils new use-of-force data dashboard

by Madeline Deninger
Published November 20, 2017
Campaigners for Raymond Dehn, senior Sonia Neculescu and sophomore Aisha Chughtai, offer rides across the Washington Avenue Bridge on Tuesday, Nov. 7 in Minneapolis.

Dehn and supporters look to continue engagement

by Madeline Deninger
Published November 15, 2017

Three incumbents, including council president, unseated on Minneapolis City Council

by Madeline Deninger
Published November 9, 2017
Jacob Frey addresses the crowd during his Election Day party at Jefe: Urban Hacienda on Nov. 7.

Frey leads pack of mayoral hopefuls

by Madeline Deninger and Cleo Krejci
Published November 8, 2017
A University student reported having his car stolen after his keys were taken from an unlocked room in his fraternity house at 1110 5th Street SE, as seen on Monday, Nov. 6.

Multiple thefts reported on and around campus

by Madeline Deninger
Published November 7, 2017
From left to right: Betsy Hodges, Jacob Frey, Raymond Dehn, Tom Hoch and Nekima Levy-Pounds

Mayoral candidates weigh in on student and housing issues before next week’s election

by Madeline Deninger
Published November 2, 2017
Voters fill out their ballots at Van Cleve Park in the Como neighborhood on Nov. 8, 2016.

How ranked-choice voting could impact the 2017 Minneapolis municipal election

by Madeline Deninger
Published October 31, 2017
Ward 6 City Council Member Abdi Warsame knocks on doors of community members on Saturday, Oct. 14 in Minneapolis. Warsame is running for his second term as a city council member.

West Bank ward sees record absentee turnout

by Madeline Deninger
Published October 25, 2017
The University of Minnesota Medical Center, as seen on Monday, Oct. 23.

‘Alcohol-related crime’ kept UMPD officers busy during homecoming weekend

by Madeline Deninger
Published October 24, 2017

MPD reports possible sex assault outside TCF Bank Stadium after homecoming concert

by Madeline Deninger
Published October 24, 2017

UMPD joins other campus police to discuss college free speech issues

by Madeline Deninger
Published October 19, 2017
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