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Parker Johnson, Staff Photographer

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Five years after George Floyd’s murder, George Floyd Square remains largely unchanged despite years of city discussions.

[Photo] George Floyd Square’s future remains uncertain after Frey veto

by Katrina Bailey
Published February 24, 2025
Jamie Schumacher poses for a portrait outside of Keefer court in Cedar Riverside with her new book on Tuesday, April 27. The book will be released on May 18 and details different stories and conversations with local business owners, residents and creatives who make the West Bank and Cedar-Riverside neighborhood a special place.

[Photo] Q&A: Jamie Schumacher talks the West Bank with her new book, “Butterflies and Tall Bikes”

by Nina Raemont
Published April 30, 2021
Colby Hansen poses for a portrait on the University of Minnesota Campus on Thursday, April 22. Hansen is a musician who just released her long anticipated album, "For me it was nice getting the final product out to the world, after spending this past year on it."

[Photo] Minneapolis’ Colby Hansen releases genre-bending LP

by Frankie Carlson
Published April 23, 2021
A man his fist in solidarity after Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Among the hundreds of community members, dozens of cars honked in support of the guilty verdicts in downtown Minneapolis.

[Photo] Gallery: Emotions erupt in Minneapolis following guilty verdicts in Chauvin trial

by Minnesota Daily Multimedia Staff
Published April 22, 2021
Gophers Center Liam Robbins leaps for the ball at Williams Arena on Friday, Dec. 4. The Gophers went on to a 76-67 victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

[Photo] Gophers’ Robbins enters transfer portal

by Nolan O’Hara
Published April 6, 2021
The University Lutheran Church of Hope on 13th Avenue Southeast on Monday, March 22. The Dinkytown unsheltered neighbors group is helping unsheltered people in the area.

[Photo] The ‘magic street’ of Dinkytown: Neighbors work to help the unhoused

by Jasmine Snow
Published March 26, 2021
A bike rack made by Minneapolis Artist Mr. Lucky in Cedar-Riverside on Monday, March 22. Allen Christian, also known as Mr. Lucky, made five bike racks found around the University of Minnesota's West Bank.

[Photo] New bike racks re-define public art on the West Bank

by Nina Raemont
Published March 24, 2021
Jamal Mashburn Jr. walks to the other end of the court during the second period against Illinois at Williams Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20. Illinois beat the Gophers with a final score of 94-63.

[Photo] Gophers guard Jamal Mashburn Jr. enters transfer portal

by Nolan O’Hara
Published March 17, 2021
Former Gophers head coach Richard Pitino looks on from the sidelines during a free throw attempt at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Gophers entered the second half with a 47-31 lead over the Maryland Terrapins.

[Photo] The Gophers men’s basketball team has begun its coaching search. Here’s a list of six potential candidates.

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published March 17, 2021
Drew Kinkade poses for a portrait in his studio in St. Paul on Saturday, March 6. Kinkade is the creator of Flavorworld, a clothing brand.

[Photo] Meet the man behind the sticker that seems to be everywhere

by Nina Raemont
Published March 16, 2021
The new “Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice” exhibit at the Bell museum on Thursday, March 11. The exhibit opened on Friday, March 12.

[Photo] Bell Museum opens new environmental justice exhibit

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 14, 2021
Jamal Mashburn Jr. walks to the other end of the court during the second period against Illinois at Williams Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20. Illinois beat the Gophers with a final score of 94-63.

[Photo] A tale of two halves for the Gophers’ men’s basketball team

by AJ Condon
Published March 6, 2021
Kyle Skye, a Minneapolis musician, poses for a portrait in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday, March 4. Skye just released his new single, Halo.

[Photo] Underground Update: Musician and former Gophers football player Kyle Skye makes his mark

by Frankie Carlson, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published March 5, 2021
Robin Wonsley Worlobah poses for a portrait in Coffman Union on March 1, 2021.

[Photo] Minneapolis Ward 2 City Council challenger brings grassroots approach to change

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published March 4, 2021
Shane Wiskus performs on the rings during the meet against against the Fighting Illini at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Jan. 24.

[Photo] Gophers men’s gymnasts Wiskus, Moran and Bold shine at the Winter Cup

by Michael Lyne
Published March 2, 2021
People gather to listen to one of the performers during the "Living Celebration of Black History" event at George Floyd Square on Saturday, Feb. 27. Around 30 performers sung, spoke, rapped, and danced to express what Black joy feels like to them.

[Photo] ‘It feels human’: George Floyd Square celebrates Black joy with art

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published March 1, 2021
Brandon Johnson rebounds the ball during the first quarter against Illinois at Williams Arena on Saturday Feb. 20. The Gophers lost with a final score of 63-94.

[Photo] Carr’s effort not enough against Nebraska

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published February 27, 2021
Jamal Mashburn Jr. walks to the other end of the court during the second period against Illinois at Williams Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20. Illinois beat the Gophers with a final score of 94-63.

[Photo] Gophers men’s basketball drops fourth straight, tournament hopes diminish

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published February 26, 2021
The site of Royal Cigar and Tobacco in Dinkytown on Wednesday, Feb 17 2021. Dr. Dana Carroll, an assistant professor in the Division of Environmental Health and Sciences, is working with native communities to make a smoking cessation program.

[Photo] UMN researcher collaborates with American Indian tribes working toward smoking cessation

by Izzy Teitelbaum
Published February 25, 2021
An ice sculpture titled "Your Dog" sits at Bde Maka Ska on Friday, Feb. 19. The Minneapolis Institute of Art is installing numerous ice sculptures across the Minneapolis area.

[Photo] Mia puts an icy spin on public art

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published February 23, 2021
Brandon Johnson rebounds the ball during the first quarter against Illinois at Williams Arena on Saturday Feb. 20. The Gophers lost with a final score of 63-94.

[Photo] ‘We got to have pride’: Gophers men’s basketball collapses against No. 5 Illinois

by Nolan O’Hara
Published February 21, 2021
Jamal Mashburn Jr. walks to the other end of the court during the second period against Illinois at Williams Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20. Illinois beat the Gophers with a final score of 94-63.

[Photo] Mashburn Jr. breaking out for Gophers

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published February 21, 2021
A full bookshelf in the Coffman bookstore on Wednesday, Feb.17. Some professors at the University, such as Douglas Kearney, an English professor and poet, are releasing books this spring.

[Photo] University professors prepare for flurry of spring book releases

by Megan Phillips, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published February 19, 2021
Gophers center Liam Robbins leaps for the ball at Williams Arena on Friday, Dec. 4. The Gophers went on to a 76-67 victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

[Photo] Gophers’ first half lead turns into double-digit loss

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published February 18, 2021
The Cedar-River People’s Center Clinics and Services stands vacant in Cedar Riverside on Thursday, Feb. 11. The People's Center has been offering COVID-19 vaccines to seniors.

[Photo] Vaccine rollout begins for UMN-area senior citizens

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published February 12, 2021
Alison Kirwin stands in Al's Breakfast as she gets ready to get 20 plus orders out the door on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Al's new menu option is a weekly meal deal allowing customers to choose two meals for $50.

[Photo] Skip the usual: Al’s Breakfast switches up menu with weekly staff meals

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published February 5, 2021
Gophers center Liam Robbins leaps for the ball at Williams Arena on Friday, Dec. 4. The Gophers went on to a 76-67 victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

[Photo] Gophers’ road struggles show in loss to Rutgers

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published February 5, 2021
Eric North poses for a photo outside of Green Hall in St. Paul on Wednesday, Feb 3. North is a new professor who specializes in trees in urban environments across the U.S.

[Photo] Forest Resources department welcomes new urban forestry professor

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 3, 2021
Starasea Nidiala Camara poses for a portrait in front of the exhibition she curated at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on Thursday, Jan. 28. The exhibition features African American artists, centering the work of artists from the “Black Belt” region of the South.

[Photo] Minneapolis Institute of Art premieres new exhibition curated by UMN undergrad

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published February 1, 2021
Shantal Pai poses for portraits outside Mondale Hall on January 20th. “Hopefully we can get more diversity within the law system, more representation, as most of the students signed up are minority representing” Pai discusses her new law program to help first year students in the law school, a program to help POC in the University. ( Parker Johnson / Staff Photographer )

[Photo] New program for first-year law students centers the experiences of students of color

Published January 25, 2021
Shantal Pai poses for portraits outside Mondale Hall on January 20th. “Hopefully we can get more diversity within the law system, more representation, as most of the students signed up are minority representing” Pai discusses her new law program to help first year students in the law school, a program to help POC in the University. ( Parker Johnson / Staff Photographer )

[Photo] New program for first-year law students centers the experiences of students of color

by Katelyn Vue
Published January 25, 2021
Gophers Center Liam Robbins leaps for the ball at Williams Arena on Friday, Dec. 4. The Gophers went on to a 76-67 victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

[Photo] Robbins’ successful transition into Big Ten play

by AJ Condon
Published January 23, 2021
“A year ago my sister gave me this wood-burning kit and I have loved drawing all sorts of animals, showing the beauty with these creatures” Sarah Copeland discusses her love of wood-burning and nature in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

[Photo] Students use ‘pandemic hobbies’ to look forward to post-pandemic life

by Nina Raemont
Published January 22, 2021
Rachel Selly, Amanda Holscher, and Maddy Personius pose for portraits on Monday, Jan. 18 outside the former Dinkytown McDonalds that closed January 9th. Selly discusses her thoughts on the closure, “This year has done a toll on Dinkytown and it will never look the same without those arches.”

[Photo] A campus icon: Students mourn the loss of Dinkytown McDonald’s

by Lydia Morrell
Published January 20, 2021
Jake and Maggie, former students at the University of Minnesota, check out one last time at the Dinkytown Wine and Spirits on Saturday, Jan. 9. “I am going to miss the deals and the people here, truly an experience, and I hope for the best for the owners.”

[Photo] The last day: Dinkytown Wine & Spirits shutters after 30 years

by Lydia Morrell
Published January 18, 2021
Gophers Center Liam Robbins leaps for the ball at Williams Arena on Friday, Dec. 4. The Gophers went on to a 76-67 victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

[Photo] Gophers hand No. 7 Wolverines their first loss

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published January 16, 2021
Jake and Maggie, former students at the University of Minnesota, check out one last time at the Dinkytown Wine and Spirits on Saturday, Jan. 9. “I am going to miss the deals and the people here, truly an experience, and I hope for the best for the owners.”

[Photo] Mini Gallery: The last day of Dinkytown Wine and Spirits

Published January 10, 2021
Junior Shane Wiskus performs on the rings during the meet against against the Fighting Illini at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Jan. 24.

[Photo] Men’s gymnastics season slated to begin Jan. 30

by Nolan O’Hara, Sports Editor
Published January 7, 2021
A voter waits in line to cast their ballot outside Marcy Open Elementary School on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.

[Photo] Road trips and canvassing: UMN students got creative to make their voices heard

by Samantha Hendrickson and Jasmine Snow
Published December 13, 2020
Gophers Center Liam Robbins leaps for the ball at Williams Arena on Friday, Dec. 4. The Gophers went on to a 76-67 victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

[Photo] Gophers improve to 6-0 upon defeating Kansas City

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published December 10, 2020
Freddy Toran walks into the living room of a tiny home outside Elm church on Wednesday, Dec. 9.

[Photo] Proposed community housing project addresses homelessness, accommodates pandemic

by Becca Most
Published December 10, 2020
The Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility resides in the Mayo building on campus on Saturday, Dec. 5. The center just received a $5 million dollar grant.

[Photo] UMN launches national center to fight COVID-19 in migrant communities

by Jasmine Snow
Published December 10, 2020
Gophers Center Liam Robbins leaps for the ball at Williams Arena on Friday, Dec. 4. The Gophers went on to a 76-67 victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

[Photo] Gophers’ bench sparks 2nd half run, improve to 5-0

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published December 8, 2020
Mary Meyer poses for a portrait at the Arboretum on Friday, Dec. 4. As she prepares for retirement in late December, she reflects, "Most of these plants I view as part of me, like family."

[Photo] UMN professor, pioneer of grasses research set to retire

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 8, 2020
Herbarium collections manager Tim Whitfeld, works to digitize the collection, for storage and sharing with those who are unable to travel to the collection, at the Biological Sciences Center on Tuesday, Dec. 1. “We are working on digitizing the over 950,000 dried plants that we currently store here at the Herbarium. It is quite the process.”

[Photo] University herbarium collection goes digital

by Becca Most
Published December 3, 2020
Elizabeth Abraha stitches a new mask at her home on Monday, Nov. 30. “I’ve always been a creative person, and now this is my way of making my thoughts real.”

[Photo] Local artist stitches politics into handmade masks

by Frankie Carlson, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published December 1, 2020
Gophers Head Coach Richard Pitino looks on from the sidelines during a free throw attempt at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Gophers entered the second half with a 47-31 lead over the Maryland Terrapins.

[Photo] Gophers’ hoops opens up against Green Bay

by AJ Condon
Published November 20, 2020
An American elm tree stands tall on the St Paul Campus on Tuesday, Nov. 17th. Researchers are attempting to stop the spread of Dutch elm disease in Minnesota, where these trees are at risk of being cut down.

[Photo] Developing Dutch elm disease-resistant trees

by Becca Most
Published November 19, 2020
Fruit fly specimens are prepared at the Gortner Laboratory on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The flies' genes have been altered, resulting in a condition that causes defective offspring when the affected flies mate with unaltered members of the species, in an effort to reduce their population.

[Photo] ‘A plague to be reckoned with’: UMN research creates a buzz with invasive fruit fly research

by Becca Most
Published November 18, 2020
A mural adorns the Community University Health Care Center on Friday, Nov. 13. The workers at the center provide the community with health care assistance during the pandemic.

[Photo] Community-University Health Care Center adapts to changing needs during COVID-19

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 16, 2020
Gophers Head Coach Richard Pitino looks on from the sidelines during a free throw attempt at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Gophers entered the second half with a 47-31 lead over the Maryland Terrapins.

[Photo] Gophers’ basketball officially adds two 2021 commits

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published November 11, 2020
Gophers Head Coach Richard Pitino looks on from the sidelines during a free throw attempt at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Gophers entered the second half with a 47-31 lead over the Maryland Terrapins.

[Photo] Gophers’ men’s basketball team halts workouts

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published November 10, 2020
Gophers Head Coach Richard Pitino looks on from the sidelines during a free throw attempt at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Gophers entered the second half with a 47-31 lead over the Maryland Terrapins.

[Photo] Transfer Both Gach gains immediate eligibility

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published November 9, 2020
Gophers Head Coach Richard Pitino looks on from the sidelines during a free throw attempt at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Gophers entered the second half with a 47-31 lead over the Maryland Terrapins.

[Photo] Gophers set to host Boston College in Big Ten/ACC challenge

by AJ Condon
Published November 5, 2020
Governor Walz addresses the DFL party on November 3rd.

[Photo] Election Day wanes with parties, polls

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published November 4, 2020
A voter waits in line to cast their ballot outside Marcy Open Elementary School on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

[Photo] UMN students push canvassing efforts on Election Day

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 4, 2020
U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar addresses a socially-distanced crowd at a student event at the Knoll on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

[Photo] Ilhan Omar wins again

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published November 3, 2020
A voter turns in their ballot at Marcy Open Elementary School on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

[Photo] Early morning voters take to University-area polls

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published November 3, 2020
Participants in an after school program congregate around a fire at Luxton Park on Tuesday, Oct. 27th, 2020. The program was created to raise money for additional teachers and increase social time for students who's education has gone completely virtual.

[Photo] Local nonprofit seeks $5,000 to help Prospect Park students

by Lydia Morrell
Published October 30, 2020
Cyclists and art car drivers made their way around Cedar-Riverside on Saturday, Oct. 17 to build community and increase voter turnout.

[Photo] Cedar-Riverside celebrates community and end of summer at bike ride event

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published October 21, 2020
Gophers Head Coach Richard Pitino looks on from the sidelines during a free throw attempt at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Gophers entered the second half with a 47-31 lead over the Maryland Terrapins.

[Photo] Pitino optimistic about transfers this season

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published October 19, 2020
Junior Shane Wiskus performs on the rings during the meet against against the Fighting Illini at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Jan. 24.

[Photo] Board of Regents votes to eliminate three men’s sports

by Tony Liebert
Published October 9, 2020
The Van Cleve Park Recreation Center stands vacant on Wednesday, Sep. 30. The location will function as a polling place for the upcoming presidential election. The University recently announced that they are clearing the schedule for student athletes on Election Day in hopes of increasing voter turnout. The Recreation Center is the closest polling place to Athletes Village.

[Photo] Voter registration, activism and Election Day: what Gophers’ women’s basketball has been up to off-court

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published October 6, 2020
The St. Anthony Main Theater stands vacant on Monday Oct. 5th. The 8th annual Cine Latino, an event celebrating Spanish and Portuguese filmmakers, is scheduled for the week of October 15-22. The event is usually hosted at the theater, but will be virtual this year, due to the pandemic.

[Photo] Twin Cities Cine Latino Film Festival goes virtual

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published October 6, 2020
A cloth mask and bouquet of flowers are seen on the Goldy statue outside Coffman Memorial Union on April 1, 2020. (Parker Johnson / Minnesota Daily)

[Photo] Minnesota Gophers continue to keep COVID-19 numbers low

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published October 2, 2020
Freshman Rogan Isbell poses for a portrait outside the Link, an off campus residential building, on Tuesday, Sep. 29. Isbell intended to live in a dormitory this year, but had to find housing elsewhere as a result of the pandemic. He signed a lease with The Link in August. “I’m just glad that I was able to find some housing, and not be too stressful on me personally.”

[Photo] Nearly half of University-owned housing unoccupied for fall semester

by Abbey Machtig
Published October 1, 2020
University Medical Student Londyn Robinson poses for a portrait at the Fairview Hospital on Monday, Sep. 7th. Robinson has written several essays arguing that the MCAT should not be taken, citing socioeconomic factors and the fact that nine people have contracted COVID-19 due to in-person testing procedures.

[Photo] UMN medical schools make MCAT optional

by Brooke Sheehy
Published September 14, 2020
A cloth mask and bouquet of flowers are seen on the Goldy statue outside Coffman Memorial Union on Wednesday, April 1. (Parker Johnson / Minnesota Daily)

[Photo] Gophers athletics cuts several men’s sports for next season

by Julianna Landis
Published September 10, 2020
Local Minneapolis Band Sapphire poses for a portrait at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on Sunday, Sep. 6th. The group will soon perform for the first time in over eight months at the Amplifying Solidarity concert series.

[Photo] Get front row (virtual) seats to local music and art focused on racial justice

by Meg Bishop, Associate A&E Reporter
Published September 8, 2020
7:02 p.m. Zack Wooten does a kick flip in front of Northrup Memorial Auditorium. Wooten and his friends took advantage of an empty campus to film a skate video.

2:19 p.m. Noah Charles rides his mountain bike down the steps in front of Smith Hall.

The Insight Brewing Company as seen on Monday, April 27.

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.

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

Published April 22, 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.

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