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The Minnesota Daily

All content by Molly Novak

ZAP reward program encourages city biking

by Molly Novak
Published May 2, 2012
Steve Orfield stands in the anechoic chamber located inside his research facility, Orfield Labaorties, located in the West Bank/Seward neighborhood. The chamber was awarded a Guiness Book record for its negative decibel sound, and is often referred to as the world's quietest room. Orfield has long been noted for the testing and research done out of his facilities.

The quietest room on Earth

by Molly Novak
Published May 1, 2012

Titanic II

by Molly Novak
Published April 30, 2012

Among others, Bob Dylan gets Medal of Freedom

by Molly Novak
Published April 26, 2012

Drug-overdose antidote given to addicts free

by Molly Novak
Published April 26, 2012

Lesbian Scout leader forced to resign

by Molly Novak
Published April 26, 2012

Record holder of living with bullet in head dies

by Molly Novak
Published April 26, 2012

Dalai Lama visits Mayo Clinic

by Molly Novak
Published April 24, 2012

Twin Cities to test terror attack plan May 6

by Molly Novak
Published April 24, 2012
Server Eric Peterson deliberates over what brand of beer to buy on Saturday at the Dinkytown Wine and Spirits Liquor Store. The store, which has been open since 1990, has its highest sales in beer.

Liquor store sales jump for Spring Jam

by Molly Novak
Published April 24, 2012

Number of illegal Mexican immigrants drops in US

by Molly Novak
Published April 23, 2012

Spring Jam brings in business for area stores

by Molly Novak
Published April 23, 2012

Businesses stay busy with Spring Jam weekend

by Molly Novak
Published April 20, 2012

University of Colorado hopes to stop ‘420’ day activites

by Molly Novak
Published April 20, 2012

Abortion bills pass Minn. House, Senate

by Molly Novak
Published April 19, 2012

Judge of Trayvon Martin case quits due to conflict of interest

by Molly Novak
Published April 18, 2012

Firework bill passes Minn. Senate

by Molly Novak
Published April 17, 2012

Food freebies for tax day

by Molly Novak
Published April 17, 2012

US Labor Department hosts webinar for college seniors, young workers

by Molly Novak
Published April 17, 2012

Explosives considered to free frozen cows from a cabin

by Molly Novak
Published April 17, 2012

Taliban Commander turns self in for reward

by Molly Novak
Published April 17, 2012

TV for your dog

by Molly Novak
Published April 17, 2012

Shuttle Discovery takes last flight

by Molly Novak
Published April 17, 2012
Self-described grease monkey Brent Fuqua uses parts from other cycles that have been abandoned or confiscated to put together a bike Tuesday in front of Northrop. Re-Cycle assembles these “Frankenstein” bikes and sells them to the public at a cheap price.

ReUse-A-Palooza offers used bikes at low cost

by Molly Novak
Published April 17, 2012

I-94 closed due to suicide threat

by Molly Novak
Published April 16, 2012
Kevin Groenjes, boB Feyereisen, and Benjamin VandenWymelenberg work on the design of their upcoming product, Woodchuck for Beats by Dr. Dre, on Sunday near the Southeast Como neighborhood. VandenWymelenberg and Groenjes, who are seniors at the University, create wood cases for iPhones, Macbooks, and iPads.

U students draw on love of outdoors to build company selling wooden cases for electronics

by Molly Novak
Published April 16, 2012

South Korea says North Korea launched long-range rocket

by Molly Novak
Published April 12, 2012

Metro Transit aims to reform commutes

by Molly Novak
Published April 12, 2012

UMD play upsets Catholics

by Molly Novak
Published April 10, 2012

Connecticut 5-year-old brings heroin for show and tell

by Molly Novak
Published April 10, 2012

7th graders save bus

by Molly Novak
Published April 10, 2012

Best Buy Co. CEO resigns

by Molly Novak
Published April 10, 2012
From left to right, incoming editor in chief Cali Owings, incoming president Morgan Hay-Chapman and incoming business operations officer Nathan Moen will lead the Minnesota Daily for 2012-13.

Daily announces leaders for new year

by Molly Novak
Published April 10, 2012

Lowest unemployment rate goes uncelebrated

by Molly Novak
Published April 6, 2012

Some 2012 college admission rates at all-time low

by Molly Novak
Published April 5, 2012

U hosts sustainability competitions

by Molly Novak
Published April 5, 2012
Pete Lebak waits for customers in front of his one-chair barbershop Saturday on University Avenue. Despite a drop in business during light-rail construction, Lebak is determined to keep his shop operating, as he has done for the last 32 years.

Amid light-rail construction, barber relies on regulars

by Molly Novak
Published April 3, 2012
Kinesiology junior Kristin Tyler, strategic communications junior Elli Norberg and biology junior Colleen Mooney, from left to right, enjoy frozen yogurt Monday at Chilly Billy’s. The Dinkytown frozen yogurt shop celebrated its first anniversary with 50 percent off all frozen yogurt creations.

Chilly Billy’s celebrates first birthday

by Molly Novak
Published April 2, 2012

California community college to charge more for in-demand classes

by Molly Novak
Published March 29, 2012

Thrown: A punch and puppies

by Molly Novak
Published March 29, 2012

Medical marijuana store sets up shop in D.C.

by Molly Novak
Published March 29, 2012

Daily Digest: St. Thomas loses law school rank, ‘Anchorman’ sequel, Arab League meeting

by Molly Novak
Published March 29, 2012

Elephant on the run in Ireland

by Molly Novak
Published March 29, 2012

Best Buy to close 50 stores, cut 400 jobs

by Molly Novak
Published March 29, 2012

Downtown criminal ‘flash mobs’ keep police alert

by Molly Novak
Published March 27, 2012
Creative Director Colin McSteen, Web Director Brett Bartley, and Business Director Maxwell Arndt showcase art prints from their new business called "Swag Brewery."

U grad turns love of beer into business

by Molly Novak
Published March 26, 2012

$100 million plan to convert Pillsbury A-Mill into artist housing

by Molly Novak
Published March 25, 2012

Lawmakers could lose drunk driving immunity

by Molly Novak
Published March 23, 2012

Lakeville dad who left 11-year-old gets joint custody

by Molly Novak
Published March 22, 2012

Yale University trains girl’s body to grow new parts

by Molly Novak
Published March 22, 2012
From left, Principal of Athenaeum Group David Ly consults with Pre-Med American Medical Student Association President Holly Bui along with TEDxUMN director Dustin Huibregtse on Thursday at Coffman Union.

Athenaeum aids student group legacies

by Molly Novak
Published March 21, 2012

Pinterest boards attract one local business

by Molly Novak
Published March 19, 2012
Wayne Adermann drives his route 3 bus through Dinkytown on Thursday. Adermann, 64, has been driving Metro Transit buses for 20 years.

Metro Transit: One day behind the wheel of the 3

by Molly Novak
Published March 6, 2012
The Chinese American Student Association performs a dance routine Friday in the Great Hall of Coffman Union.

Student groups celebrate culture

by Molly Novak
Published March 5, 2012

App will help blind, visually impaired navigate streets

by Molly Novak
Published February 28, 2012
Simone Wai, a chapter core member of Students Today Leaders Forever, paints the interior of an apartment building in South Minneapolis on Wednesday. STLF partnered with Project for Pride in Living to

Painters today, leaders forever

by Molly Novak
Published February 23, 2012
The Stadium Village Arby

With lease ending in 2014, Arby’s has uncertain future

by Molly Novak
Published February 15, 2012

Sororities at U, nationwide outraged about reality TV portrayal

by Molly Novak
Published February 14, 2012

App offers discounts in U area

by Molly Novak
Published February 6, 2012

University businesses feel uptick of fake money

by Molly Novak
Published February 1, 2012

Marcy-Holmes neighborhood group looks to add student involvement committee

by Molly Novak
Published January 24, 2012
Senator Al Franken discusses STEM programs Tuesday afternoon at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

Franken stresses value of STEM skills

by Molly Novak
Published January 18, 2012

Head of U’s Crookston campus to retire June 30

by Molly Novak
Published January 18, 2012

Crookston chancellor announces retirement plans

by Molly Novak
Published January 17, 2012
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