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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
Gophers running back Jonathan Femi-Cole gets tackled by Purdue at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016.

[Photo] Q&A: Drew Wolitarsky on becoming a Canadian citizen and his jealousy of the current Gophers offense

Published September 8, 2017
Gophers linebacker Blake Cashman sacks Purdue quarterback David Blough on Saturday Nov. 5, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

The exterior of Varsity Theater in Dinkytown on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

[Photo] Varsity Theater in Dinkytown sold for over $2 million; owner to bring back music and other public events

Published July 18, 2017
Cassettes line the shelves of Dead Media in on East 25th Street in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2017. Dead Media sells a variety of old books, vinyl records and other outdated media recorded on older platforms, including many cassettes recorded by local artists.

[Photo] Yes, cassette tapes may be impractical, but in Minneapolis people are keeping them alive

Published May 1, 2017
Construction workers preform routine maintenance on the light rail tracks in Stadium Village.

Visitors at the Bell Museum of Natural History look through telescopes to see the moon during the Star Party event.

Apparel design sophomores Hailey Strobel, left, Stephanie Wang, center, and Karli Rastetter, right, pose for a portrait with their pieces at their studio in McNeal Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Their work will be showcased in IMPRINTS at the Weisman Art Center on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

[Photo] UMN student design showcase — where art and fashion collide

Published April 20, 2017
Senator Al Franken listens to Cheniqua Johnson speak about the TRIO Program in the Delaware Clinical Research Unit on Tuesday, Apr. 18, 2017.

[Photo] 1,681 UMN research projects are funded by federal money. Trump's proposed budget could change that.

Published April 19, 2017
Gophers wide receiver Tyler Johnson runs the ball down the field against the Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

[Photo] Gophers football put on entertaining show in spring game

Published April 17, 2017
The BBQ Mock Jackalope from The Bark and Bite food truck at Bent Brewstillery in Roseville on Saturday, Apr, 8. 2017.

Nathan Nasuta help a customer at The Bark and Bite food truck at Bent Brewstillery in Roseville on Saturday, Apr, 8. 2017.

[Photo] Local food truck, Bark and the Bite, is using jackfruit as meat substitute

Published April 12, 2017
Demolition of the Electric Steel grain elevators continues on the edge of the East Bank campus on April 8, 2017.

Demolition of the Electric Steel grain elevators continues on the edge of the East Bank campus on April 8, 2017.

[Photo] Despite legal contention, UMN goes foward with elevator demolition

Published April 10, 2017
Seating area at My Sister in Minneapolis on Sunday, April 2, 2017. My Sister is a brand that uses their products to help raise awareness for sex trafficking.

The exterior of My Sister in Minneapolis on Sunday, April 2, 2017. My Sister is a brand that uses their products to help raise awareness for sex trafficking.

Clothing and accessories sold at My Sister in Minneapolis on Sunday, April 2, 2017. My Sister is a brand that uses its products to help raise awareness for sex trafficking.

[Photo] Minnesota-based clothing brand, My Sister, fights to end sex trafficking

Published April 6, 2017
Paintings by Noah Czarnecki-Freeman's in his Jelly Heads exhibit at Southeast Library in Minneapolis on Saturday, Mar, 25. 2017.

[Photo] Art Exhibit at Southeast Library explores fluidity and movement

Published March 30, 2017
"Jelly Boi" by Noah Czarnecki-Freeman's in his Jelly Heads exhibit at Southeast Library in Minneapolis on Saturday, Mar, 25. 2017.

Paintings by Noah Czarnecki-Freeman's in his Jelly Heads exhibit at Southeast Library in Minneapolis on Saturday, Mar, 25. 2017.

Aurora Center director Katie Eichele speaks at the Dismantling Campus Rape Culture Panel on Saturday, Mar, 25. 2017.

[Photo] UMN panel discusses solutions to end campus rape culture

Published March 27, 2017
Susan Craddock opens the Dismantling Campus Rape Culture Panel at Mayo Memorial Auditorium on Saturday, Mar, 25. 2017.

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
Michael Jacobson poses for a portrait in his home in Minneapolis on Monday.

Michael Jacobson poses for a portrait in his home in Minneapolis on Monday, Mar. 6, 2017

[Photo] The art of words that don't make any sense

Published March 8, 2017
MSA vice president candidate Erik Hildesheim answers a question at the MSA Debate in Coffman Memorial Union Theatre on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017.

[Photo] UMN student government election results announced; Trish Palermo is next MSA president

Published March 6, 2017
MSA candidates make their opening statements at the MSA Debate in Coffman Memorial Union Theatre on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017.

[Photo] After contentious elections, MSA must work to build UMN campus trust

Published March 19, 2017
MSA presidential candidate Charlie Parker answers a question at the MSA Debate in Coffman Memorial Union Theatre on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017.

[Photo] MSA presidential election debate draws around 100 UMN students

Published February 23, 2017
Tater tots and a Spicy Tuna SotaRito from SotaRol in Stadium Village on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017.

[Photo] Review: Sushi meets Minnesota charm at SotaRol

Published February 20, 2017
Numerous organizations called on Sviggum to step down from his position on the board.

[Photo] Sviggum will not seek another term

Published November 6, 2022
Candidates respond to questions asked by moderators at the Regents Candidate Forum at the State Office Building in St. Paul on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

[Photo] 12 candidates vie for four open Board of Regents seats

Published February 6, 2017
Gophers goaltender Eric Schierhorn watches the puck against the Bulldogs in the North Star College Cup at the Xcel Energy Center in St.Paul on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. The Bulldogs beat the Gophers 3-2.

[Photo] Gophers take third in final North Star College Cup

Published January 30, 2017
Professional chef Jenny Breen helps Katelyn Erickson cut a sweet potato at The Good Acre in St. Paul on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2017.

Professional chef Jenny Breen demonstrates ways to use a chef's knife at The Good Acre in St. Paul on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2017.

Calah Petriuusi and Bridget Love make a sauce for the vegetables at The Good Acre in St. Paul on Wednesday. Jan, 17. 2017.

Professional chef Jenny Breen helps Katelyn Erickson cut a sweet potato at The Good Acre in St. Paul on Wednesday. Jan, 17. 2017.

[Photo] UMN class teaches healthy eating to improve public health

Published January 27, 2017
Professional chef Jenny Breen demonstrates ways to use a chef's knife at The Good Acre in St. Paul on Wednesday. Jan, 17. 2017.

Protester Denise Gerdes holds a sign at St. Paul College before the Women's March in St. Paul on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Protesters begin the trek from St. Paul College to the Capitol building for the Women's March in St. Paul on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Protesters at St. Paul College wait for the Women's March to begin in St. Paul on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Protesters at St. Paul College wait for the Women's March to begin in St. Paul on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

[Photo] Trump's Title X changes would alter grant funding

Published March 14, 2019
Geoff Hampton, an anti-abortion protester, stands along side protesters for the Women's March in St. Paul on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Mother and daughter Nancy Chave and Mary Claire Schmitt raise there hands during a moment of silence on the step of the Capitol building during the Women's March in St. Paul on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

[Photo] In photos: Tens of thousands gather for Women's March in St. Paul

Published January 22, 2017
Protesters march to the Capitol building during the Women's March in St. Paul on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Protesters fill the upper mall of the Capital building during the Women's March in St. Paul on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Protesters fill the upper mall of the Capital building during the Women's March in St. Paul on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

From left, protesters Kathy Beecher, Jacob Gold, Ezra Gold, Amy Gold, and Lori Chilefone hold hands on the steps of the Capitol building at the Women's March in St. Paul on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Mark Mallman poses for a portrait with his star at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017.

[Photo] 530 stars cover First Ave's exterior. For these local musicians, having one is an important symbol.

Published January 18, 2017
Gophers junior Jake Short takes on TJ Ruschell in the Gophers match against the Badgers at the Sports Pavilion on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. Short lost to Ruschell 5-4.

Gophers junior Jake Short takes on TJ Ruschell in the Gophers match against the Badgers at the Sports Pavilion on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. Short lost to Ruschell 5-4.

Gophers senior Brett Pfarr takes on Ricky Robertson at the Gophers match against the Badgers at the Sports Pavilion on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. Pfarr beat Robertson 11-5.

Gophers senior Michael Kroells takes on Connor Medbery in the Gophers match against the Badgers at the Sports Pavilion on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. Kroells lost to Medbery, 3-2.

[Photo] Minnesota wrestling fights back to defeat Wisconsin

Published January 17, 2017
Junior Chris Pfarr takes on Ryan Christensen in the Gophers match against the Badgers at the Sports Pavilion on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. Pfarr beat Christensen 7-4.

[Photo] Gophers finish dual season with domination over Cyclones

Published February 21, 2017
Gophers sophomore Ethan Lizak takes on Johnny Jimenez in the Gophers match against the Badgers at the Sports Pavilion on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. Lizak beat Jimenez 2-0.

[Photo] Lizak, Pfarr lead Gophers to seventh place NCAA finish

Published March 22, 2017
The Trylon Microcinema in Minneapolis on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016.

Caitlyn Dibble helps a customer before the start of a film at Trylon Microcinema in Minneapolis on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016.

[Photo] Trylon microcinema shows old, rare, independent films

Published December 13, 2016
Gophers guard Nate Mason gets pushed away by Highlanders guard Damon Lynn as they make their way down the court at Williams Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2016.

[Photo] Gophers end regular season with 66-49 border battle loss

Published March 6, 2017
Photographer Nicole Feest, owner of Maiden Magazine, poses for a portrait in her Minneapolis studio on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016.

[Photo] Maidens Magazine features photography by all female cast

Published December 7, 2016
Portrait photographer Shelly Mosman poses for a portrait with work at her studio in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016.

[Photo] Photographer Shelly Mosman on crafting surreal images

Published November 30, 2016
Portrait photographer Shelly Mosman poses for a portrait with her work at her studio in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016.

Vince Traver, owner of Rebel Donut Bar, sells mini donuts to customers at Tin Whiskers Brewery in St. Paul on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016.

[Photo] Rebel Donut Bar capitalizes on pop-up trend

Published November 21, 2016
Vince Traver, owner of Rebel Donut Bar, sells mini donuts to customers at Tin Whiskers Brewery in St. Paul on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016.

Vince Traver, owner of Rebel Donut Bar, sets up a mini pop up shop at Tin Whiskers Brewery in St. Paul on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016.

Olivia Jenson

Senior Ben Zhang poses for a portrait with an entree from Little Szechuan in Stadium Village on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016.

[Photo] Eating good with University student Ben Zehang

Published November 17, 2016
Gophers running back Rodney Smith runs the ball against the Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday.

Gophers running back Shannon Brooks fights through the Cornhuskers defense at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday.

Gophers defensive back Ray Buford tackles Cornhuskers tight end Cethan Carter at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

[Photo] Three Gophers football players leave University, following UMN panel decision.

Published February 7, 2017
Gophers wide receiver Rashad Still rounds Cornhuskers cornerback Joshua Kalu at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner hands the ball to tailback Shannon Brooks during the game against the Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

Gophers running back Shannon Brooks fights through the Cornhuskers defense at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

[Photo] Gophers fall to Nebraska 24-17 on late interception

Published November 13, 2016
Gophers running back Rodney Smith runs the ball against the Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

[Photo] Missed tackles and blocking spell loss for Gophers

Published November 13, 2016
Gophers corner back Jalen Myrick congrates Cornhuskers wide receiver Alonzo Moore on their win during the last few seconds of the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

Gophers wide receiver Tyler Johnson runs the ball down the field against the Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

[Photo] Daily Breakdown: Gophers have tough matchup on Senior Day against Northwestern

Published November 19, 2016
Gophers running back Rodney Smith runs the ball in for the Gophers first touchdown of the game against the Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

Tears are shed at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton as Hilary Clinton falls behind Donald Trump on Tuesday, Nov, 8. 2016.

Carissa Kemp, left, Cynthia Hang, center, and Matt Kessler react to results coming in from CNN showing Hilary Clinton falling behind Donald Trump on Tuesday, Nov, 8. 2016 at the Minnesota DFL election night party at the Minneapolis Hilton.

Pastries sit on display at Penny's Coffee shop at 100 Washington Square in downtown Minneapolis on Nov. 6, 2016.

[Photo] A&E reviews the hippest new Minneapolis coffee shop, Penny's

Published November 9, 2016
A vanilla cappuccino with a banana Nutella crepe from Penny's Coffee in Minneapolis on Nov. 6, 2016.

Gophers running back Rodney Smith runs the ball while Purdue safety C.J. Parker attempts a tackle at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday Nov. 5, 2016.

Gophers running back Rodney Smith scores a touchdown in the second quarter of their game against Purdue at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016.

Gophers running back Rodney Smith scores a touchdown in the second quarter of their game against Purdue at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016.

[Photo] Minnesota defeats Purdue 44-31 behind career day from Smith

Published November 6, 2016
Gophers running back Rodney Smith running the ball down the field at their game against Purdue at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016.

Goldy getting a kiss from a student during the Gopher game against Purdue at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016.

Gophers quarter back Mitch Leidner tackles Purdue and knocks the ball out of their hands at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016.

[Photo] Minnesota turns it around in second half against Purdue

Published November 6, 2016
Gophers running back Jonathan Femi-Cole getting tackled by Purdue at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016.

Singer and University senior, Jeanne Taylor, poses for a portrait outside McNamara Alumni Center on Tuesday, Nov.1. Jeanne is releasing her first EP on Nov. 12.

Comedian Raghav Mehta preforms at The Comedy Corner Underground in Minneapolis on Tuesday, at a roast he put together for himself as a farewell before he leaves for New York City.

[Photo] Q&A: Minneapolis comedian Raghav Mehta

Published October 27, 2016
Junior Connor McHugh swimming the men's 200 meter breaststroke at the Gophers' first meet of the season against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center on Oct 13. 2016.

[Photo] Minnesota swimmer breaks two records at Minneapolis tournament

Published July 25, 2017
Deserts and wraps sit on display at IKEA's restaurant and cafe in Bloomington, Minnesota on Tuesday, Oct. 11. 2016.

Minnesota Daily reporter Joe Christo on the KURA bed in the children's section at IKEA in Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 11. 2016.

Minnesota Daily reporter Joe Christo on the KURA bed in the children's section at IKEA in Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 11. 2016.

[Photo] I lived at IKEA for a day ... here's what happened.

Published October 12, 2016
Minnesota Daily reporter Joe Christo wearing a children's eagle costume at IKEA in Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 11. 2016.

Minnesota Daily reporter Joe Christo eating a piece of Tarta Chokladkrokant from the restaurant and cafe at IKEA in Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct.11. 2016.

Deserts and wraps at IKEA's restaurant and cafe in Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 11. 2016.

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