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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Olivia Stevens

Olivia Stevens, Managing Editor

Olivia Stevens is a reporter on the city desk at The Minnesota Daily. She joined the Daily in 2021 and as a third-year student, she is majoring in journalism and psychology. In her free time, Olivia enjoys hiking and trying out new restaurants in the Twin Cities.

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The University of Minnesota campus gates on East Bank, Nov. 12, 2022.

Students react to stalking allegations

by Maia Irvin and Olivia Stevens
Published May 1, 2023
The University of Minnesota campus gates on East Bank, Nov. 12, 2022.

UMN student senator removed after stalking allegations

by Maia Irvin and Olivia Stevens
Published May 1, 2023
Fayneese S. Miller said at a press conference Monday she was no forced to resign.

[Photo] Hamline University president to retire

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published April 3, 2023
The University of Minnesota campus gates on East Bank, Nov. 12, 2022.

Stalking allegations come out against USG president candidate

by Maia Irvin and Olivia Stevens
Published March 22, 2023
The Minnesota State Capitol Building on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Fairview offers to sell hospitals to UMN amid merger proposal

by Maia Irvin and Olivia Stevens
Published March 8, 2023
The front of the Northrop Mall on Nov. 1, 2022.

Northrop reopens to public after nearly 3 weeks of repairs

by Olivia Stevens
Published February 1, 2023
Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill into law on Thursday.

Students hopeful DFL legislature will boost UMN funding

by Olivia Stevens
Published December 5, 2022
Voters went to Grace University Lutheran Church, among other polling places, to cast their votes for the 2022 primary election on Tuesday.

[Photo] Voters head to polls for primaries

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published August 9, 2022
Rep. Ilhan Omar (DFL) and Don Samuels are two of the frontrunners in the 2022 DFL primary for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. Minnesota's primary is Tuesday, Aug. 9. Photos courtesy of Omar and Samuels.

Q&A with 5th Congressional District DFL candidates

by Olivia Stevens
Published August 6, 2022
District 60 Minnesota State Sen. Kari Dziedzic (DFL) poses for a portrait in front of Folwell Hall on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022.

Q&A with District 60 state senator

by Olivia Stevens
Published August 5, 2022
BREAKING: UMN announces $15 student minimum wage increase

BREAKING: UMN announces $15 student minimum wage increase

by Olivia Stevens
Published August 3, 2022
Al's Breakfast is located on 14th Avenue between 4th and 5th streets.

UMN pilot program concerns Dinky business owners

by Olivia Stevens
Published August 2, 2022
Executive Director of the Minnesota Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Jaylani Hussein poses for a portrait in Minneapolis on Monday, July 25. Hussein questioned the sincerity of Ward 3 Council Member Michael Rainville's apology for recent comments about Somali youth.

UMN, city leaders respond to Council member’s comments on Somali youth, attempts to make peace

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 27, 2022
A reproductive rights protest is held in front of the Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul on Sunday, July 17.

Thousands of abortion rights supporters march to Capitol

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 20, 2022
From left to right, Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations Myron Franz, UMPD Chief Matt Clark, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minneapolis Interim Chief of Police Amelia Huffman hold a meeting regarding public safety on campus on July 11, 2022.

UMN organizes new committee after public safety meeting

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 19, 2022
Tina Erazmus, the director of the University’s Local Government and Community Relations department, speaks as a panelist at Ward 2 Council Member Robin Wonsley Worlobah's June 21 town hall.

Parents urge UMN to address violent crime on campus

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 13, 2022
UMN's Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) holds a protest for reproductive rights in front of the McNamara Alumni Center on Saturday, July 2.

Protestors demand UMN increase abortion access, support

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 7, 2022
The George Floyd Memorial Square as pictured on Election night on Tuesday Nov. 3.

Activists discuss new MPD discipline, wellness reforms

by Olivia Stevens
Published June 29, 2022
Protesters laid down in front of City Hall on June 12 to represent students participating in an active shooter drill.

Activists, medical professionals call for change after mass shootings

by Olivia Stevens and Dane Germany
Published June 29, 2022
The Carlson School of Management on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

UMN dean accused of misconduct in sexual assault case

by Olivia Stevens
Published June 28, 2022
Office of Performance and Innovation Program Manager Gina Obiri poses next to a Behavioral Health Crisis Team Van.

Two new vans join Minneapolis crisis response team

by Olivia Stevens
Published June 15, 2022
Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill into law on Thursday.

Senate fails to pass higher education bill

by Olivia Stevens
Published June 10, 2022
Owner Pete Miller poses for a portrait at HeadFlyer Brewing in Marcy-Holmes on Dec. 7 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Craft breweries call for changes to liquor laws after COVID-19 hardships

by Olivia Stevens
Published December 14, 2021
The Metro Transit 6 Bus is seen along 4th St SE on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018.

$818 million in federal funds to support Minnesota public transportation

by Olivia Stevens and Karisa Erickson
Published December 12, 2021
Minneapolis redistricting underway with Wards 2 and 3 set to shrink in population

Minneapolis redistricting underway with Wards 2 and 3 set to shrink in population

by Olivia Stevens
Published November 11, 2021
Councilman Michael Rainville poses for a portrait in Minneapolis on Friday, Nov. 5. Rainville was elected councilman of ward 3 in the 2021 Minneapolis municipal elections.

Q&A with new Ward 3 Council member Michael Rainville

by Olivia Stevens
Published November 9, 2021
Houses in Southeast Como sit in the afternoon sun on Monday, July 5 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Minneapolis guarantees legal representation to low-income renters facing eviction

by Olivia Stevens
Published October 28, 2021
A voter waits in line to cast their ballot outside Marcy Open Elementary School on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Ranked-choice voting explained

by Olivia Stevens
Published October 17, 2021
The exterior of Darul Quba Cultural Center in Cedar-Riverside on Monday, Oct. 11. The building has been a target of frequent vandalization.

Vandalism impacts Cedar-Riverside mosques and businesses

by Olivia Stevens
Published October 15, 2021
The Voterpalooza event was held on the East Bank campus on Tuesday, Sept. 28. Students met local politicians and registered to vote.

Voterpalooza aims to boost student voter registration

by Olivia Stevens and Caleb Hensin
Published October 6, 2021
Mayoral Candidate Kate Knuth sits outside of Northrop Auditorium for a portrait on Tuesday, Sept. 28. Knuth attended the Minnesota Student Association’s annual Voterpalooza, an event aimed at getting students to register to vote.

Q&A with Minneapolis mayoral candidate Kate Knuth

by Olivia Stevens
Published October 1, 2021
Frey’s recommended budget includes nearly $192 million for policing

Frey’s recommended budget includes nearly $192 million for policing

by Olivia Stevens
Published September 28, 2021
New state grants for students pursuing degrees in “high-need careers”

New state grants for students pursuing degrees in “high-need careers”

by Olivia Stevens
Published September 25, 2021
Lyft recently suspended the Nice Ride program in Minnesota.

Students earning financial aid eligible for $5 bike memberships

by Olivia Stevens
Published September 23, 2021
Ward 6 City Council candidate Abdirizak Bihi poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Bihi is on the November 2021 general election ballot.

Minneapolis Ward 6 candidate brings Cedar-Riverside connections to city council

by Olivia Stevens
Published September 15, 2021
Yes 4 Minneapolis public safety amendment explained

Yes 4 Minneapolis public safety amendment explained

by Olivia Stevens
Published September 12, 2021
The land surrounding the upper St. Anthony lock and dam, which is expected to be given to the city of Minneapolis by the end of the year.

Mississippi riverfront project aims to represent Native American history

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 27, 2021
The Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2018.

UMN to receive $692.8 million in pandemic relief from Legislature

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 11, 2021
Construction close to complete on the Elliot Twins Apartments in on Wednesday, June 30 in Minneapolis, Minn. Elliot Twins Apartments is a public housing option for low-income households on campus. The complex is not specifically mentioned in the spending plan, but could potentially experience renovations under certain initiatives.

Frey proposes $28 million in affordable housing and homelessness

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 2, 2021
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