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Norah Kleven

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A picnic plate of fruit kebabs and shrimp spring rolls in Nicollet Island Pavilion on Tuesday, June 9. (Audrey Rauth / Minnesota Daily)

College kitchen: The best picnic recipes and spots for a social distancing get-together

by Norah Kleven
Published June 11, 2020
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Review: ‘Rick and Morty’ Season Four starts rocky, saved in the final five episodes

by Norah Kleven
Published June 3, 2020
Katie Kroeck, a local tattoo and visual artist, paints while Colin Udvig DJs during the first episode of Saturday Cartoons, which was livestreamed on PaulChangStreams Twitch channel on Saturday, May 23.

Now streaming: Saturday morning cartoons and live DJs

by Norah Kleven
Published June 2, 2020
Demonstrators gather near the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street at a memorial established for George Floyd on Friday, May 29.

Minneapolis artists memorialize George Floyd in murals

by Norah Kleven
Published June 2, 2020
A selection of herbs at Gertens greenhouse and nursery in Inver Grove Heights on Sunday, May 1. Herbs are a forgiving option for first time gardeners.

Easy-to-grow plants for the student gardener

by Norah Kleven
Published May 6, 2020
Craving a cold one? Breweries near campus now deliver

Craving a cold one? Breweries near campus now deliver

by Norah Kleven
Published April 27, 2020
Jeremiah Broadway poses for a portrait in Dinkytown on Sunday, April 19. Artist Lizzo recognized him publicly on TikTok with a response video to his mix of “Good as Hell” and Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep.” The video has received 7.2 over million likes.

With praise from Lizzo, Minneapolis producer JBroadway is poised for success

by Norah Kleven
Published April 22, 2020
Shuang Cheng is still providing takeout for customers on Friday, April. 10

Hungry? These restaurants near campus are still open for takeout or delivery

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn and Norah Kleven
Published April 14, 2020
The exterior of the Weisman Art Museum, designed by Frank Gehry, as seen on Friday, Nov. 8.

Minneapolis art museums offer virtual experiences

by Norah Kleven
Published April 8, 2020
Illustration by Eva Berezovsky

Students are turning to Tinder more than ever, thanks to social distancing

by Norah Kleven
Published March 29, 2020
Courtesy of Jane Ahmann.

Plain Jain: local, affordable and eco-friendly fashion

by Norah Kleven
Published March 27, 2020
Chelsea Cutler.

Exclusive Q&A: Chelsea Cutler talks her early 20s, career goals

by Norah Kleven
Published March 16, 2020
Photo Courtesy of Ted Ektanitphong

Student filmmakers bring apocalyptic vision to life for local festival

by Norah Kleven
Published March 5, 2020
Actress Sushma Saha tries out a new means of transportation during a break at a rehearsal for "Interstate" at MixedBlood Theatre on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The production, created by Kit Yan and Melissa Li, follows the experiences of two trans people, navigating a myriad of cultural issues.

Minnesota theaters welcome a first-ever ‘Jubilee’ year

by Norah Kleven
Published February 24, 2020
Minnesota Daily Reporter Norah Kleven mixes Valentine’s Day themed cocktails in her home on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

Cocktails and playlists for every Valentine’s Day #mood

by Norah Kleven
Published February 13, 2020
Elizabeth Groshens, a frequent United Noodles customer, shops on Thursday, Jan. 30. Groshens says that after returning from a recent trip to Japan, United Noodles offers the ingredients that a store like Cub Foods cannot.

Three local grocery stores worth your time and money

by Norah Kleven
Published February 6, 2020
Monica Tran “feeds” the lion during the Lion Dance performed by Hu’s Lucky Lion Dance Team while attending the Lunar New Year celebration at University Food Hall with her father Vu Tran on Sunday, Jan. 26. “Feeding” the lion, either with friuts or with rewards for the lion troupe, is a tradition to bring prosperity and good luck in the coming year.

Dinkytown’s new food hall opens its doors to celebrate the Lunar New Year

by Norah Kleven
Published January 30, 2020
A crowd dances inside Loring Bar & Restaurant in Dinkytown.

What to expect from first “Discover Dinkytown: Winter Wander” event

by Norah Kleven
Published January 23, 2020
Holiday cookies on display on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

College kitchen: make winter break a sweet one

by Norah Kleven
Published December 12, 2019
Artist and teacher Ifrah Mansour looks at a miniature Aqal, a traditional nomadic Somali hut, she created an exhibit she hosted at the Walker Art Center on Saturday, Dec 7. A Somali refugee herself, Mansour aims to create art that promotes social justice.

Walker Art Center event celebrates Somali culture with art, storytelling

by Norah Kleven
Published December 9, 2019
Morgan La Casse

Shop local this holiday season, with a student’s budget

by Norah Kleven
Published December 5, 2019
Morgan La Casse and Hailee Schievelbein

Coldplay releases thought-provoking eighth studio album, “Everyday Life”

by Norah Kleven
Published December 2, 2019
Cornbread, turkey and mashed potatoes.

College kitchen: Thanksgiving on a student budget

by Norah Kleven
Published November 27, 2019
Magdalena Kaluza, one of the contributing artists at the Power of Vision Gallery Exhibit discusses a mural that was was worked on from April to September on Thursday, Nov.21. (Parker Johnson / Minnesota Daily)

Local artists, activists, community members gather to celebrate 4,000-square-foot mural

by Norah Kleven
Published November 25, 2019
Jim Brenk, left, and Cameron Dickison, right, who make up the electronic music duo Niles Shepard, pose for a portrait in their studio space next to Bauhaus Brew Labs on Thursday, Nov. 14.

Minneapolis electronic duo Niles Shepard reaches for the “Moon, Man”

by Norah Kleven
Published November 21, 2019
Saxophonist Tyler Allix performs with JackTrash as the group JTandT at REV Ultra Lounge on Saturday, Nov. 17.

Inside the world of EDM: The rise of Sound in Motion

by Norah Kleven
Published November 18, 2019
Hailee Schievelbein

Haunted Twin Cities hotspots with Dangerous Linda

by Norah Kleven
Published October 31, 2019
Connor Simone, a part-time student and full-time trainee at TU Dance, performs at the University Recreation and Wellness Center on Sunday, Oct. 27. 

UMN student Connor Simone is leaping into the professional dance scene

by Norah Kleven
Published October 27, 2019
Halloween roundup: Where to get your spook on this weekend

Halloween roundup: Where to get your spook on this weekend

by Norah Kleven
Published October 24, 2019
A pulled pork sandwich from the menu of the newly reopened Bánh Appétit is seen on Sunday, Oct. 20. 

Bun Mi disappeared three years ago. Now the restaurant is back on campus with a new name: Bánh Appétit.

by Norah Kleven
Published October 20, 2019
Sarah Mai

Twin Cities Film Fest celebrates its 10th and most inclusive season yet

by Norah Kleven
Published October 17, 2019
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

UMN students weigh in on ‘Joker’ movie

by Norah Kleven
Published October 16, 2019
At new WAM exhibit, art and environmentalism collide

At new WAM exhibit, art and environmentalism collide

by Norah Kleven
Published October 10, 2019
Crowds gather in front of Coffman Memorial Union for the Homecoming Concert on Friday, Oct. 4. 

Review: Phoebe Ryan, Saba saved homecoming

by Norah Kleven
Published October 6, 2019
Joe Spitzenberger custom paints a kendama at the Sweets Kendamas warehouse on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019.  

Made popular in Japan, kendama competition comes to Minneapolis

by Norah Kleven
Published October 3, 2019
From left, Kyle Hill, Zach Grace, McKinley Kitts and Dylan Bauld. Courtesy of Travie Shotos.

Q&A: Lead singer Zach Grace of Flor on their sophomore album, ‘Ley Lines,’ tour life

by Norah Kleven
Published September 29, 2019
Film maker Samiera Abou-Nasr poses for a portrait at the Cafetto coffee shop on Sunday, Sept. 22.

Q&A: Minneapolis filmmaker Samiera Abou-Nasr on her short film, “Of Our Youth”

by Norah Kleven
Published September 26, 2019
Como Tap as seen on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. The new business replaces Sporty's Pub and Grill.

Review: Como Tap is Sporty’s with some upgrades

by Norah Kleven
Published September 24, 2019
Nehemiah Lucas performs “Give Me Strength” as part of Pulling Back the Curtain: Remastered at the Southern Theater on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019.

Dancing with a purpose: series explores personal stories with intimate performance

by Norah Kleven
Published September 23, 2019
A mural painted by Artist Chuck U as seen on Wycliff Street on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019.

Twin Cities’ first street art festival turns walls into canvases

by Norah Kleven
Published September 19, 2019
Liv Novotny paints a mural on the side of their garage in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sept. 7.

University graduate Liv Novotny paints the town

by Norah Kleven
Published September 12, 2019
Kristin Hawkinson works on a painting to sell at Rock for the Rainforest, a benefit for the wildfires burning in the Amazon, on Thursday, Sept. 6.

Local musicians gather in camaraderie, support for the rainforest

by Norah Kleven
Published September 9, 2019
Courtesy of Hannah Westerholm.

Minneapolis singer-songwriter Half Wolf manifests West Coast dreams

by Norah Kleven
Published September 4, 2019
Ames Halvorson scoops cranberries with his older brother at the Tare Market on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The Tare Market focuses on selling sustainably sourced products that help consumers live with less of an impact on the environment.

Many students are adopting zero waste lifestyles, and you can too

by Norah Kleven
Published September 2, 2019
Members of K-Move, at K-pop dance group, perform on Saturday, May 4 at the Pan Asian Arts Festival at the Mall of America.

K-pop student group performs at MOA

by Norah Kleven
Published May 6, 2019
The Students' Alliance for Cooperative Living, an 80-year-old student co-op house on University Avenue SE, is seen on Wednesday, April 24 in Minneapolis.

Bikes, kombucha and social justice: the co-op on frat row

by Norah Kleven
Published April 25, 2019

UMN student dies while traveling overseas

by Norah Kleven
Published April 23, 2019
The University of Minnesota Law School is seen on Tuesday, June 5.

New map illustrates low income housing concentration

by Norah Kleven
Published April 22, 2019

UMN researchers estimate cost of national reinsurance program

by Norah Kleven
Published April 15, 2019
TCF Bank as seen in Coffman Union on Monday, April 8.

UMN students paid over $620,000 in TCF Bank card fees, report finds

by Norah Kleven
Published April 10, 2019

UMN researchers working on vaccine to prevent mono

by Norah Kleven
Published April 3, 2019

UMN staff member arrested after responding to fake prostitution ad

by Norah Kleven
Published March 22, 2019
A suspect seen fleeing on Thursday afternoon.

Three injured following police chase in Dinkytown

by Norah Kleven
Published March 15, 2019
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

New student group to give hope to those with traumatic childhoods

by Norah Kleven
Published March 14, 2019

UMN students, faculty receive grant for human rights research

by Norah Kleven
Published March 5, 2019

App that rewards users for working out is looking to expand

by Norah Kleven
Published February 26, 2019
Nael Banat leads University Human Resources employees in a pre-shift stretch on Friday, Feb. 15. The program was started by Banat and fellow graduate student Andrea Santi as part of their Kinesiology studies.

Early-morning stretch program aids UMN staff

by Norah Kleven
Published February 20, 2019
A new student group, Oven Lovin', aims to bring students together through baking and teach the craft.

Students create sweet-treat student group

by Norah Kleven
Published February 19, 2019

Jewish sorority joins UMN Greek life

by Norah Kleven
Published February 14, 2019
A Minneapolis Police officer patrols Dinkytown on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018.

Arrest made after double homicide in Marcy-Holmes

by Norah Kleven
Published February 13, 2019
A street view of fraternity row at the University of Minnesota from September 2016.

UMN Greek life expands sexual misconduct prevention efforts

by Norah Kleven
Published February 4, 2019

New student group aims to educate, train on LGBTQ health care

by Norah Kleven
Published February 1, 2019

New online series aims to help women in agriculture

by Norah Kleven
Published January 30, 2019

Variety of new student groups set to start spring semester

by Norah Kleven
Published January 23, 2019
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