Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily


Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

All content by Nick Wicker
Ancel Keys used these crude rates of Minneapolis mortality trends to illustrate the heart attack epidemic during a meeting to recruit a cohort of Twin City professional men for the first prospective Cardiovascular Disease epidemiology study.

Nutritionist Ancel Keys, once the pride of UMN research, presents a fat problem for modern science

by Nick Wicker
Published May 4, 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 sits on the ledge of the sixth-floor window at 1:15 p.m. after two loud explosions were heard at 1:09 p.m. Police say the suspect is in the room and believe he is the only person in the room.

Suspect in Graduate Hotel standoff is in custody, police say

by Ryan Faircloth and Nick Wicker
Published January 30, 2018
A man sits on the ledge of the sixth-floor window at 1:15 p.m. after two loud explosions were heard at 1:09 p.m. Police say the suspect is in the room and believe he is the only person in the room.

Explosions sound at Graduate Hotel

by Nick Wicker
Published January 30, 2018
Police are negotiating with at least one individual inside the Graduate Hotel as of Monday evening. “We’ve been talking to that individual and asking them to come out for some time now,” UMPD Police Chief Matt Clark said Monday morning.  

More than 30 hours later, Graduate Hotel situation continues

by Nick Wicker
Published January 30, 2018

Safety alert for the Graduate Hotel on East Bank reaches students

by Nick Wicker
Published January 29, 2018
Courtesy of Google Street View

False rumors of active shooter on campus have no basis, University officials say

by Nick Wicker
Published December 14, 2017
Sen. Al Franken, D-Minnesota, speaks at an event at TCF Bank Stadium on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Over 20 Democratic senators have called on Franken to resign after a new sexual misconduct allegation surfaced Wednesday.

Amid new allegations, lawmakers call for Franken to resign

by Nick Wicker
Published December 6, 2017
A banner hangs outside Coffman Memorial Union on Wednesday, Sept. 13.

[Photo] Small group of students protest UMN administration at Coffman

Published September 13, 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.

Gas leak prompts evacuation near UMN

by Nick Wicker
Published August 8, 2017
A view of McDonald's in Dinkytown on Monday. On Sunday night, a person's car was stolen at gunpoint in the area.

Man carjacked at gunpoint near Dinkytown McDonald’s

by Nick Wicker
Published June 26, 2017
The new University of Minnesota Police Department squad car.

University of Minnesota Police find dead body near Mariucci Arena

by Nick Wicker
Published March 9, 2017
A street view of the Alpha Epsilon Pi house from September 2016.

UMN Alpha Epsilon Pi member allegedly raped pledge

by Nick Wicker
Published March 1, 2017
Ashley Crook holds her nearly two-year-old daughter Charlotte in the Glendale Community Townhomes on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017.

Competing interests have complicated future of Glendale Community Townhomes

by Nick Wicker and Raju Chaduvula
Published February 13, 2017
President Eric Kaler delivers his State of the University address at Coffman Union Theater on Thursday, March 7, 2016.

Kaler on boycott: ‘Every member of the University community deserves to be treated with respect’

by Nick Wicker
Published December 16, 2016
Amelia Gerrard holds a sign saying "No Deportation" outside the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016.

Protesters barred from Sen. Amy Klobuchar post-election talk at McNamara

by Nick Wicker
Published November 11, 2016
Voters fill out ballots at First Congressional Church in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on the morning of Nov. 8, 2016.

University students turn out to vote early on Election Day

by Nick Wicker and Hannah Weikel
Published November 8, 2016

Man killed in Dinkytown stabbing

by Nick Wicker
Published August 26, 2016

After school year of protests, debate ensues

by Nick Wicker
Published May 5, 2016

MSA decries administrative ‘intervention

by Nick Wicker
Published March 10, 2016

Law School dean Wippman to leave

by Nick Wicker
Published December 15, 2015

City votes down extra funding for 4th Precinct in new budget

by Nick Wicker
Published December 14, 2015

Leaders call for close eye on athletics

by Nick Wicker
Published December 14, 2015

Kaler calls for more financial oversight in Athletics

by Nick Wicker
Published December 12, 2015
The Prospect Park Business Center stands at the future site of "RISE at Prospect Park", represented here with an outlined rendering. The mixed-use building will bring more housing and street-level businesses to the area. Businesses coming to RISE are set to include a grocery store, making it one of only two in the area, following Target Express in Dinkytown.

Oasis on horizon for food desert

by Nick Wicker
Published December 8, 2015

Biz owner sued for sex assault

by Nick Wicker
Published December 2, 2015

U student’s podcast ‘takes back’ female narrative

by Nick Wicker
Published December 1, 2015
Members of SECIA, the Southeast Como Improvement Association, meet at Van Cleve Park on Tuesday. University of Minnesota Graduate and Professional Student Assembly member Hilary Lovelace, not pictured, was recently elected to a full-board position within the organization.

Student voices limited in neighborhoods

by Nick Wicker
Published November 30, 2015

Alumni association addresses memorial

by Nick Wicker
Published November 24, 2015
Anse Tamara Gray, the owner of the newly opened Day Break Press Global Bookstore in Stadium Village sits with the book she wrote herself. "In my mind, this is sort of an alternative classroom. We have all of these amazing books that are about places all over the world, where we can learn about each other and read about each other."

Bookstore brings new perspective to campus

by Nick Wicker
Published November 23, 2015

Alumni association addresses memorial controversy

by Nick Wicker
Published November 22, 2015

MBA program to prep DC congressional staffers

by Nick Wicker
Published November 18, 2015
Many students choose to pay for a flight home instead of driving several hours.

Carlson examines Cuba

by Nick Wicker
Published November 16, 2015

US preps for Uterus transplants

by Nick Wicker
Published November 13, 2015

Tate fire caused by electrical issue

by Nick Wicker
Published November 11, 2015
Food truck manager Becky Ramirez of Hot Indian Foods hands Dawn Knutson her tikka rice bowl on Thursday outside of Minneapolis City Hall. Hot Indian Foods was rated the "Best Food Truck" in the Twin Cities in 2015.

Food truck ordinance may loosen

by Nick Wicker
Published November 10, 2015
The recently purchased 7West apartment building stands on the corner of S 2nd St. and 19th Ave. S on Wednesday afternoon.

7west apartments sell for twice the original value

by Nick Wicker
Published November 5, 2015

Working Families Agenda shifts focus to sick-leave

by Nick Wicker
Published November 4, 2015

Como’s new bread oven still preheating

by Nick Wicker
Published October 28, 2015
Antigoni "Tig" Sander McCloud poses outside of Kafe 421 in Dinkytown on Saturday afternoon. In addition to her managerial position at Kafe 421, she regularly appears as a food personality on the local television program Twin Cities Live and has recently become a finalist in a competition to co-host one episode of the Rachael Ray Show.

Chef fave eyes national spotlight

by Nick Wicker
Published October 27, 2015

Morris student still missing

by Nick Wicker
Published October 26, 2015

City Council may accept funding for body cams

by Nick Wicker
Published October 20, 2015

Zombies won’t be partying in Dinkytown

by Nick Wicker
Published October 19, 2015

Sexual assault, harassment concerns involving football players surface

by Nick Wicker
Published October 15, 2015

Former U student faces charges abroad

by Nick Wicker
Published October 13, 2015
Blueprint Steering Committee Chair Natalie Reciputi speaks to Southeast Como residents at the 4th Blueprint Meeting at Van Cleve Park on Wednesday, September 30. The Como Blueprint is a small area plan designed for the Southeast Como neighborhood which aims to improve many aspects of the area over the coming years.

Como plans for the future

by Nick Wicker
Published October 6, 2015

‘Innovation district’ could provide boost

by Nick Wicker
Published October 1, 2015

Study: Internet ups hate crimes

by Nick Wicker
Published September 30, 2015

New apartment could hit Prospect Park

by Nick Wicker
Published September 29, 2015
Alex Boehm (left) and Marcus Parkansky, cofounders of Misfit Coffee Company, prepare orders for customer on Tuesday in Dinkytown.

Food trucks stir up competition

by Nick Wicker
Published September 24, 2015
Espresso Exposé manager Dana Heinz prepares a drink on Monday. In August, Minnesota wages were raised to $9, and the findings of a newly preposed study could lead to another increase.

City to vote on wage research

by Nick Wicker
Published September 22, 2015

Wheat may face new disease

by Nick Wicker
Published September 17, 2015
Sophomores Tatiana Lyons and Elayna Shapiro chat in their apartment in the Fourth Street Cooperative on Tuesday.

Co-op lets students lead

by Nick Wicker
Published September 16, 2015
Sophomore Moretta O'Connell makes a giant bubble on Saturday during Open Streets on SE University Ave.

Community takes to streets

by Nick Wicker
Published September 14, 2015

Indictment in the case of Minneapolis nonprofit

by Nick Wicker
Published September 11, 2015
Former Apple engineer Matt Ronge accepts his trophy after winning the grand prize of $50,000 for his start-up company Astropad. The MN Cup Final Awards Ceremony was held at McNamara Alumni Center on Wednesday.

Startup contest announces winner

by Nick Wicker
Published September 10, 2015

Radius at 15th impresses in first year

by Nick Wicker
Published September 9, 2015

U student hit by taxi

by Nick Wicker
Published September 4, 2015

IonE narrows to three for director search

by Nick Wicker
Published May 6, 2015
Vendor of The Moral Omnivore food truck, Lannea Logas, serves a customer at the Midtown Farmer's Market on Saturday morning. The market allows people to explore more healthy food options.

More farmers markets for Minneapolis

by Nick Wicker
Published May 4, 2015

Officials clash over plans for Granary Corridor

by Nick Wicker
Published April 29, 2015
Creators of a mini beer pong contraption and a phone holder for vacuums converse while they wait to be interviewed by "Shark Tank" casting representatives on Saturday at the Carlson School of Management. The television show held a private casting call for University students, faculty, staff members and alumni to give the aspiring inventors a chance at participating in the show'supcoming season.

Shark Tank scoops up new talent at U casting call

by Nick Wicker
Published April 27, 2015

With feds’ help, city targets unfair policing practices

by Nick Wicker
Published April 20, 2015

Committee votes down tuition freeze

by Nick Wicker
Published April 16, 2015

Minneapolis police will be part of national program to address prejudice

by Nick Wicker
Published April 15, 2015

Businesses call for regulation changes

by Nick Wicker
Published April 13, 2015

Officials look to curb fare evasion

by Nick Wicker
Published April 9, 2015

Minneapolis receives Ebola preparation funds

by Nick Wicker
Published April 7, 2015

Minneapolis to promote tech training

by Nick Wicker
Published March 26, 2015
Ward 2 City Council member Cam Gordon speaks at a City Council meeting at City Hall on Friday.

Gordon eyes minor crimes

by Nick Wicker
Published March 23, 2015

Metropolitan Council water plan gets feedback

by Nick Wicker
Published March 11, 2015

Land sale processes could change

by Nick Wicker
Published March 9, 2015

Suspicious bag left in Willey Hall

by Nick Wicker
Published March 5, 2015

Minneapolis receives $3M federal health grant

by Nick Wicker
Published March 5, 2015

City may adopt new fossil fuel stance

by Nick Wicker
Published March 3, 2015

City begins process to accept $2.89 million grant

by Nick Wicker
Published March 3, 2015

Hearings held for Downtown East Commons

by Nick Wicker
Published February 28, 2015

Prospect Park to become state’s largest historic site

by Nick Wicker
Published February 26, 2015

City launches financial transparency program

by Nick Wicker
Published February 24, 2015

City Council to examine neighborhood funding

by Nick Wicker
Published February 19, 2015

UMPD reports on-campus crime sparse

by Nick Wicker
Published February 18, 2015

Mpls. unveils group for police conduct oversight

by Nick Wicker
Published February 11, 2015

Frey plans tackle area ‘food desert’

by Nick Wicker
Published February 10, 2015

Council members approve funding for green homes

by Nick Wicker
Published February 5, 2015

Frey presents Ward 3’s goals for 2015

by Nick Wicker
Published February 2, 2015

Report shows transparency, trust lacking

by Nick Wicker
Published January 29, 2015

Shots fired at New Hope city council meeting

by Nick Wicker
Published January 27, 2015

Two people robbed at gunpoint

by Nick Wicker
Published January 27, 2015

UMPD sends two crime alerts over the weekend

by Nick Wicker
Published January 26, 2015

Blueprint for Action raises youth violence concerns

by Nick Wicker
Published January 21, 2015

Violent crime rises slightly

by Nick Wicker
Published January 20, 2015

Hodges, Harteau present 2014 crime stats

by Nick Wicker
Published January 15, 2015

Cold, finals drive down crime rate

by Nick Wicker
Published December 9, 2014

Students stage a ‘die-in’

by Nick Wicker
Published December 8, 2014

State surplus could impact U

by Nick Wicker
Published December 8, 2014

Man arrested after taking swings at Green Line train

by Nick Wicker
Published December 2, 2014

As temperatures drop, campus crime moves indoors

by Nick Wicker
Published December 1, 2014

Dozens of fans fall victim to ticket fraud

by Nick Wicker
Published November 25, 2014
Chief Greg Hestness poses in his office at the University of Minnesota Police Department Monday afternoon. Hestness will be retiring in June after a 40-year career in law enforcement.

A changing of the guard for UMPD

by Nick Wicker
Published November 18, 2014

University area hit by robberies

by Nick Wicker
Published November 18, 2014
Load More Stories

Accessibility Toolbar