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The Marshall apartment complex in Dinkytown as seen on April 4, 2018. Mitchell Hoenig, 20, was taken from The Marshall to Hennepin County Medical Center on Feb. 23 and later died on Feb. 25.

UMN fraternity member’s death caused by alcohol poisoning

by Ryan Faircloth, Mike Hendrickson, and Rilyn Eischens
Published April 5, 2018
Rashad Bowman, 46, pokes his head out the sixth floor window at 11:40 a.m. after police fired gas into a room at the Graduate Hotel. 

The 38-hour standoff: Flash bangs, smoke and SWAT teams at the Graduate Hotel captivate University of Minnesota campus

by Mike Hendrickson and Nick Wicker
Published February 1, 2018
A man pokes his head out the sixth floor window at 11:40 a.m. after police fired gas into a sixth floor room at the Graduate Hotel. Police say the suspect is in the room and believe he is the only person in the room.

Police respond with gas at Graduate Hotel after microwave thrown out window

by Mike Hendrickson
Published January 30, 2018
The view outside the Graduate Hotel shortly after 7 a.m.

[Photo] Graduate Hotel incident continues, police say

Published January 29, 2018
UMN student groups Turning Point USA, College Republicans and the Minnesota Republic's panels on the Washington Avenue Bridge on Saturday morning. By Sunday morning, all nine panels were painted over.

[Photo] Editorial: Stop vandalizing the Washington Avenue Bridge

Published October 9, 2017
UMN student groups Turning Point USA, College Republicans and the Minnesota Republic's panels on the Washington Avenue Bridge on Saturday morning. Vandals spray-painted their murals and those of other groups, including the Bipartisan Issues Group.

[Photo] Vandalism of conservative groups' panels on Washington Avenue Bridge continues

Published October 7, 2017
Fire trucks and first responders cordon off a stretch of University Avenue Southeast where a bulldozer ruptured a gas line Monday. Around 100 people gathered to watch as responders addressed the leak.

[Photo] Gas leak prompts evacuation near UMN

Published August 8, 2017
The University's Board of Regents talk at a meeting on June 10, 2016.

Two outside attorneys will assist UMN regents’ review of Gophers sex assault case

by Mike Hendrickson
Published May 4, 2017
Ed Eubanks prepares an asian burrito bowl at Burrigato, a new restaurant in Dinkytown, on May 3, 2017. The restaurant has been serving asian style burritos and rice bowls since it opened on April 20.

She wanted Asian food, he wanted Chipotle — they fused both in a new Dinkytown restaurant.

by Mike Hendrickson
Published May 4, 2017
University of Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle speaks with the Minnesota Daily on Jan. 23, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium.

AD Mark Coyle talks softball’s historic season, future of Gophers athletics

by Mike Hendrickson
Published May 1, 2017

7 mild mumps cases confirmed among UMN students

by Mike Hendrickson
Published April 20, 2017
Rep. Raymond Dehn walks in to speak to students on April 13, 2017 in Kolthoff Hall. Dehn is running for mayor of Minneapolis.

Mayoral candidate Raymond Dehn is trying to get students to vote. Will it work?

by Mike Hendrickson
Published April 17, 2017
Rabbi Yitzi Steiner poses for a portrait on campus on Friday, March 21, 2017. "Be proud of who you are and respect who you are. That's how you take care of Jewish students," Steiner said.

After rise in anti-Semitism, UMN officials look to foster dialogue, healing

by Mike Hendrickson
Published April 6, 2017
Minneapolis mayor Betsy Hodges talks about running for re-election on Friday, Mar. 31, 2017 in her campaign office in Minneapolis.

Betsy Hodges readies for Minneapolis mayoral race

by Mike Hendrickson
Published April 3, 2017

UMN to pay outspoken former employee $65,000 in wrongful termination lawsuit

by Mike Hendrickson
Published March 31, 2017
Nekima Levy-Pounds talks about her campaign for Minneapolis mayor at Mapps Coffee on Westbank on Friday, Mar. 24, 2017.

Nekima Levy-Pounds spotlights criminal justice reform in mayor bid

by Mike Hendrickson
Published March 30, 2017
Tawnya Konobeck, an entertainer, speaks during a press conference following a city council meeting that heard a report on the workplace conditions of erotic dancers in Minneapolis strip clubs on Monday, Mar. 27, 2017. The council said it wants to begin regulating the strip club workplace for entertainers after hearing the report.

New UMN study cites performers’ safety concerns at Minneapolis strip clubs

by Mike Hendrickson
Published March 28, 2017
The new University of Minnesota Police Department squad car.

UMN student assaulted near mechanical engineering building

by Mike Hendrickson
Published March 26, 2017
Sophomore forward Jordan Murphy looks to get around the Blue Raiders defense on Thursday, Mar. 16, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Bradley Center. The Gophers played against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.

Fouls and low depth stop Gophers comeback attempt in NCAA tournament

by Mike Hendrickson
Published March 17, 2017
Goldy Gopher pumps up the crowd during kick off at TCF Bank Stadium as the Gophers face Texas Christian University on Sept. 3, 2015.

UMN starts two new fan engagement programs for Gophers sports fans

by Mike Hendrickson
Published March 9, 2017
University of Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle fields questions from the Minnesota Daily on Jan. 23 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Mark Coyle talks softball team success, Eggum and men’s basketball

by Mike Hendrickson
Published March 9, 2017
Northrop Auditorium at the University of Minnesota on April 5, 2015.

Former UMN student begins trial for sexual harassment case

by Mike Hendrickson
Published March 8, 2017
The new University of Minnesota Police Department squad car.

Crime: Person robbed near Williamson Hall on UMN campus

by Mike Hendrickson
Published March 6, 2017
Rep. Raymond Dehn, DFL-Minneapolis sat down for an interview with the Minnesota Daily in his office in the State Office Building in St. Paul on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017.

State lawmaker Raymond Dehn eyes Minneapolis mayoral seat

by Mike Hendrickson
Published March 2, 2017
The new University of Minnesota Police Department squad car.

University of Minnesota Police add mental health officer

by Mike Hendrickson
Published February 28, 2017

UMN student accused of selling ecstasy out of his dorm room

by Mike Hendrickson
Published February 24, 2017
Walter F. Mondale Hall on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017.

UMN Law School professor charged with sexual assault and stalking

by Mike Hendrickson
Published February 22, 2017
An anti-Semitic poster spotted by McNamara Alumni Center at the University of Minnesota.

In last week, two anti-Semitic incidents reported at UMN

by Mike Hendrickson
Published February 20, 2017
The new 17th Avenue residence hall recently signed leases with one fraternity, Theta Chi, and one sorority, Chi Omega, and will have dedicated front entrances facing University Avenue.

UMN student arrested for incident involving swastika at 17th Avenue Residence Hall

by Mike Hendrickson
Published February 16, 2017

Lynda Welage named dean of UMN College of Pharmacy

by Mike Hendrickson
Published February 16, 2017
Ward 3 Council Member Jacob Frey poses for a portrait on Hennepin Avenue on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2017.

Jacob Frey pledges to be ‘visible leader’ in bid for Minneapolis mayor

by Mike Hendrickson
Published February 16, 2017
Minneapolis officials push to relax housing codes for UMN greek life

Minneapolis officials push to relax housing codes for UMN greek life

by Mike Hendrickson
Published February 15, 2017
A swastika with the words “Nazis Rule” drawn on a whiteboard inside a Jewish student’s dorm room at the University of Minnesota.

Jewish UMN student finds anti-Semitic message in Pioneer Hall dorm room

by Mike Hendrickson
Published February 9, 2017
On Jan. 26, community members gathered at Brian Coyle as part of the city's community listening sessions to address the possible minimum wage increase in Minneapolis. 

In city hearings, Minneapolis residents discuss thoughts on minimum wage

by Mike Hendrickson
Published February 9, 2017
Gophers defensive back Ray Buford tackles Cornhuskers tight end Cethan Carter at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

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

by Mike Hendrickson
Published February 7, 2017
Ryan Pacyga, attorney for University of Minnesota football player Antoine Winfield Jr., addresses the press in front of the Gibson-Nagurski Football Practice Facility on Saturday. "Their names are attached to these [acquisitions] for the rest of their life," Pacyga said.

Attorney says football players didn’t receive due process in UMN hearing

by Mike Hendrickson, Christopher Aadland, and Jessie Bekker
Published February 6, 2017
Gophers defensive back Ray Buford tackles Cornhuskers tight end Cethan Carter at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

Four football players expelled, two suspended in relation to sex assault, UMN panel says

by Mike Hendrickson and Christopher Aadland
Published February 4, 2017
President Eric Kaler delivers his State of the University address at Coffman Union Theater on Thursday, March 7, 2016.

MN senators question Pres. Kaler on athletics, med school rankings

by Mike Hendrickson
Published February 1, 2017
Minneapolis Police Officers block traffic to protest protesters outside of the Minneapolis American Indian Center on East Franklin Avenue on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.

With campus-area protests, increased coordination between UMPD and MPD

by Mike Hendrickson
Published February 1, 2017
University of Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle discusses recent events such as the football team's boycott and new football coach on Jan. 23, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium.

AD Mark Coyle discusses fallout from football sex assault scandal

by Mike Hendrickson
Published January 26, 2017
A woman bikes past the witch's tower on southeast Orlin avenue Tuesday Afternoon. Although about half of the neighborhood is made up of students, currently no student is part of the Prospect Park Association.

For city officials, $4 million project in Prospect Park is worth cost

by Mike Hendrickson
Published January 25, 2017
New University of Minnesota Police Department chief Matt Clark poses in the Transportation and Safety Building on Monday. Clark, who has served on the Minneapolis Police Department for more than two decades, will now lead the 50 members of the UMPD as well as the University's Public Safety Communications Center.

University police will add two new community engagement officers in 2017

by Mike Hendrickson
Published January 23, 2017
People walk past Sally's Saloon in Stadium Village on East Bank on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2016.

21-year-old male charged for molestation at Sally’s in Stadium Village

by Mike Hendrickson
Published January 18, 2017
Newly appointed Gophers football head coach P.J. Fleck speaks during a press conference on Friday, Jan. 6 at TCF Bank Stadium.

P.J. Fleck has tackled challenges his whole career. Now he’ll take on Gophers football.

by Mike Hendrickson
Published January 17, 2017
Newly appointed Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck speaks during a press conference on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium.

P.J. Fleck aims to preserve tradition; change culture of Gophers football team

by Mike Hendrickson
Published January 7, 2017
Mark Coyle explains his decision to fire Gophers head football coach Tracy Claeys Tuesday, Jan. 3, at TCF Bank Stadium.

“I made a very difficult decision,” Coyle says of decision to fire Tracy Claeys

by Mike Hendrickson and Jack White
Published January 4, 2017
Freshman linebacker Carter Coughlin took to Twitter Tuesday to react to the announcement of Tracy Claeys' termination.

Gophers football team reacts to Claeys termination

by Mike Hendrickson
Published January 3, 2017
University director of athletics Mark Coyle speaks with the press at the Crow River Golf Club in Hutchinson, Minn on June 1. This was the first stop of the Gopher Road Trip Chalk Talk where University coaches talk about the upcoming season with fans and the press.

Coyle on Claeys termination: ‘We need a leader who sets high expectations athletically, academically, and socially’

by Mike Hendrickson
Published January 3, 2017
Senior wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky gestures about how close some of the suspended players were to going to jail at Rod Wallace Field on Thurs. Dec. 15, 2016.

Timeline: A list of events that led to Gophers football suspensions, team boycott, Claeys termination

by Mike Hendrickson
Published January 3, 2017
Minnesota defeated favorite Washington State, 17-12, Tuesday in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, Calif. at Qualcomm Stadium.

[Photo] Gophers stun Washington State in Holiday Bowl with 17-12 victory

Published December 28, 2016
Gophers head coach Tracy Claeys (left) and quarterback Mitch Leidner speak to reporters after the team's 17-12 victory over Washington State in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27

Minnesota defeated favorite Washington State, 17-12, Tuesday in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, Calif. at Qualcomm Stadium.

Gophers stun Washington State in Holiday Bowl with 17-12 victory

by Mike Hendrickson
Published December 28, 2016
Wisconsin linebacker Ryan Connelly tackles Minnesota wide receiver Eric Carter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Wisconson won 31-17 over Minnesota.

Daily Breakdown: Gophers have uphill battle in Holiday Bowl against Washington State

by Mike Hendrickson
Published December 27, 2016
Tracy Claeys speaks at a press conference after being named head coach at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 11.

After Gophers football boycott — lawsuits, hearings planned

by Mike Hendrickson
Published December 19, 2016
Interim head coach Tracy Claeys speaks at a press conference regarding Jerry Kill's resignation on Oct. 25. Kill's departure came as a shock to Claeys and the team.

Claeys on disciplinary process training: ‘We have to do a lot better’

by Mike Hendrickson and Jessie Bekker
Published December 19, 2016
Gopher football players surround senior wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky, center, as he addresses reporters at a news conference on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. The team announced the end of the Gophers football team's boycott.

Transcript: Read the full statements by Drew Wolitarsky, Eric Kaler and Mark Coyle

by Mike Hendrickson
Published December 17, 2016
Senior wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky, right, addresses reporters at a news conference, announcing the end of the Gophers football team's boycott on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. The team boycotted after 10 players were suspended in relation to a Sept. 2 alleged sexual assault.

Gophers football players end boycott over sexual assault suspensions

by Mike Hendrickson and Jessie Bekker
Published December 17, 2016
Senior wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky, right, recites a prepared statement for reporters on Thurs. Dec. 15, 2016 as quarterback Mitch Leidner, left, stands next to him at the Gibson-Nagurski Football Complex.

What you need to know about the Gophers football boycott

by Mike Hendrickson
Published December 17, 2016

Reports: Minnesota football players plan to meet with two UMN regents

by Mike Hendrickson
Published December 16, 2016
Senior wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky addresses reporters at a news conference as his teammates fill the background Thursday, Dec. 15 at the Gibson-Nagurski Football Complex in Minneapolis.

Gophers players boycott football activities over sexual assault investigation

by Mike Hendrickson and Jessie Bekker
Published December 16, 2016
Minnesota defensive back KiAnte Hardin fends off Northwestern wide receiver Marcus McShepard at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 19, 2016. Minnesota won 29-12 over Northwestern at their last home game of the season.

Ten Gophers football players suspended indefinitely

by Mike Hendrickson
Published December 15, 2016
Athletics Director Mark Coyle sits down to talk with the Minnesota Daily on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 in his office at Bierman Field Athletic Building.

Coyle talks Claeys extension, volleyball

by Mike Hendrickson
Published December 8, 2016
Gophers wrestler Jake Short competes in the wrestling team's home opener at the Sports Pavilion on Nov. 19, 2016.

Short changes mental approach after defeat

by Mike Hendrickson
Published December 8, 2016
Gophers wrestler Jake Short competes in the wrestling team's home opener at the Sports Pavilion on Nov. 19, 2016, where the Gophers beat South Dakota State University.

Gophers wrestling place fourth in Cliff Keen Invitational in Vegas

by Mike Hendrickson
Published December 6, 2016

Gophers to play Washington State in Holiday Bowl

by Mike Hendrickson
Published December 6, 2016
Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner runs the ball against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Wisconson won 31-17 over Minnesota.

Minnesota and Washington State to face in Holiday Bowl

by Mike Hendrickson
Published December 4, 2016
Gophers wrestler Gannon Volk competes in the wrestling team's home opener at the Sports Pavilion on Nov. 19, 2016.

Lower weight wrestlers face early adversity

by Mike Hendrickson
Published December 1, 2016
Head coach Tracy Claeys watches the Gophers play their last game of the 2015 season against the University of Wisconsin Madison where they lost 31-21 Saturday evening at the TCF Bank Stadium.

Reports: Tracy Claeys extension likely

by Mike Hendrickson
Published November 28, 2016
Wisconsin cornerback Sojourn Shelton intercepts a Minnesota pass at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Wisconson won 31-17 over Minnesota.

Abysmal second half leads to Gophers loss at Wisconsin

by Mike Hendrickson
Published November 27, 2016
Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner faces pressure from Wisconsin while running the ball at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday where the Gophers fell to the Badgers 31-2.

Daily Breakdown: Gophers won’t have easy time bringing home the Axe against Wisconsin

by Mike Hendrickson
Published November 26, 2016
Heavyweight senior Michael Kroells takes on South Dakota State University's Alex Macki in the wrestling team's home opener at the Sports Pavilion on Nov. 19, 2016, where the Gophers beat SDSU.

Minnesota stages big comeback, defeats SDSU

by Mike Hendrickson
Published November 21, 2016
Sophomore linebacker Blake Cashman tackles Northwestern sophomore wide receiver Flynn Nagel at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. The Gophers won 29-12.

Defense leads Minnesota to Saturday victory

by Mike Hendrickson
Published November 21, 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.

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

by Mike Hendrickson
Published November 19, 2016
Heavyweight senior Michael Kroells takes on South Dakota State University's Alex Macki in the wrestling team's home opener at the Sports Pavilion on Nov. 19, 2016, where the Gophers beat SDSU.

Minnesota to host first dual since termination of head coach

by Mike Hendrickson
Published November 18, 2016
Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner is tackled during the Gophers' game against Purdue at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016.

Gophers are passing less, scoring more

by Mike Hendrickson
Published November 18, 2016
Gophers defensive back Ray Buford tackles Cornhuskers tight end Cethan Carter at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

Gophers to play Northwestern in final home game

by Mike Hendrickson
Published November 17, 2016
Gophers running back Rodney Smith runs the ball against the Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

Missed tackles and blocking spell loss for Gophers

by Mike Hendrickson
Published November 13, 2016
Gophers linebacker Kamal Martin runs into the end zone in an attempt to score for the Gophers during their game against Purdue at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016, where the Gophers won 44-31.

Daily Breakdown: Minnesota’s Big Ten West chances on the line at Nebraska

by Mike Hendrickson
Published November 12, 2016

Gophers bring Big Ten hopes to Nebraska

by Mike Hendrickson
Published November 9, 2016
Gophers quarter back Mitch Leidner tackles Purdue and knocks the ball out of their hands at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016.

Minnesota turns it around in second half against Purdue

by Mike Hendrickson
Published November 6, 2016
Rutgers takes down Gophers running back Shannon Brooks on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Daily Breakdown: Minnesota has strong chance for fourth straight win

by Mike Hendrickson
Published November 5, 2016
Damarius Travis at TCF Bank Stadium on Sept. 3, 2015, where the Gophers faced TCU.

Damarius Travis anchors secondary with elite play

by Mike Hendrickson
Published November 3, 2016
Gophers cornerback Coney Durr attempts to intercept Illinois's throw on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

Gophers’ division hopes remain slim

by Mike Hendrickson
Published November 3, 2016
Athletics Director Mark Coyle sits down to talk with the Minnesota Daily on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 in his office at Bierman Field Athletic Building.

AD Mark Coyle talks football, wrestling teams

by Mike Hendrickson
Published October 31, 2016
Gophers defensive lineman Hank Ekpe reaches to grab the ball from Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2016.

Gophers become bowl-eligible after 40-17 win over Illinois

by Mike Hendrickson
Published October 29, 2016
Running back Rodney Smith runs the ball up the field on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium. The Gophers played against Rutgers University Scarlet Knights at the Gopher's Homecoming game.

Daily Breakdown: Minnesota to gain third consecutive Big Ten win against Illinois

by Mike Hendrickson
Published October 29, 2016
Senior wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky holds the ball moments after scoring a touchdown on Indiana State at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016.

Drew Wolitarsky joins 100-reception club

by Mike Hendrickson
Published October 27, 2016
Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner winds up a throw on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 during a game against Rutgers at TCF Bank Stadium.

Minnesota travels to Illinois with old trips still in mind

by Mike Hendrickson
Published October 26, 2016

Restraining orders remain in effect for five Gophers football players

by Mike Hendrickson
Published October 26, 2016
Gophers forward Brent Gates Jr. battles for the puck against St. Cloud State at Mariucci Arena on Oct. 21, 2016.

For Gophers men’s hockey, blown leads show old wrinkles

by Mike Hendrickson
Published October 24, 2016

Restraining orders keeps six football players football players out of game

by Mike Hendrickson
Published October 23, 2016
Gophers kicker Emmit Carpenter kicks the ball on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.

Carpenter gains redemption from game-winning kick

by Mike Hendrickson
Published October 22, 2016
Gophers defensive lineman Steven Richardson navigates the field at TCF Bank Stadium on Oct. 8, 2016.

Daily Breakdown: Gophers have easy matchup against Rutgers

by Mike Hendrickson
Published October 22, 2016

Restraining orders brought against five Gophers football players

by Mike Hendrickson
Published October 21, 2016
Gophers linebacker Jonathan Celestin prepares for a play against Iowa at TCF Bank Stadium on Oct. 8, 2016.

Celestin emerges as elite linebacker

by Mike Hendrickson
Published October 21, 2016
Redshirt junior quarterback Conor Rhoda passes the ball to redshirt freshman running back James Johannesson during the Gophers' Spring Game at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday.

Gophers to continue with Rhoda as quarterback against Rutgers

by Mike Hendrickson
Published October 18, 2016
Gophers running back Shannon Brooks after scoring the Gopher's only touchdown of the game at TCF Bank Stadium on Oct. 8, 2016.

Running backs lift Minnesota to victory over Maryland

by Mike Hendrickson
Published October 16, 2016
The Gophers take the field at TCF Bank Stadium on Oct. 8, 2016.

Daily Breakdown: Maryland poses tough test for Minnesota

by Mike Hendrickson
Published October 14, 2016
Rhoda prepared for first career start

Rhoda prepared for first career start

by Mike Hendrickson
Published October 13, 2016
Gophers quarterback Mitch Lender prepares to pass the ball on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Minnesota to adjust without Leidner

by Mike Hendrickson
Published October 11, 2016
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