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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Lydia Morrell

Lydia Morrell, Managing Editor

Name: Lydia Morrell
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @Lydia_Morrell
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Lydia Morrell is the managing editor at the Minnesota Daily. She joined the Daily in 2020 as a neighborhoods reporter, then became city desk editor for the summer and fall semester. As a third-year student, she is majoring in journalism and English. In her free time, Lydia enjoys painting and hanging out with her cat.

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Two national guard troops look out over the balcony of the Hennepin County Government Center on Monday, April 19. on Monday, April 19. A coalition of activist groups held a protest calling for justice for George Floyd on the day of closing arguments in the trial against Derek Chauvin.

Chauvin sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison

by Emalyn Muzzy and Lydia Morrell
Published June 25, 2021
Megan Caswell, former Surly bartender, poses for a portrait at Sheridan Memorial Park on Saturday, April 17.

Surly to reopen after failed union effort

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published April 22, 2021
Two national guard troops look out over the balcony of the Hennepin County Government Center on Monday, April 19. on Monday, April 19. A coalition of activist groups held a protest calling for justice for George Floyd on the day of closing arguments in the trial against Derek Chauvin.

Chauvin trial: The final arguments and possible charges

by Lydia Morrell and Samantha Woodward
Published April 20, 2021
Minneapolis Mayoral Candidate AJ Awed poses in front of Minneapolis City Hall on Sunday, April 18.

A.J. Awed announces candidacy for Minneapolis mayor

by Lydia Morrell
Published April 19, 2021
Brooklyn Center is still reeling from the police killing of Daunte Wright. On the fifth day of unrest outside the police department, protesters latched umbrellas and tarp to the barricade surrounding the building.

Police tactics change on fifth night of Brooklyn Center unrest

by Lydia Morrell
Published April 17, 2021
Following the police killing of 20 year old Daunte Wright, protests formed outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department and Kenyan Community SDA Church on Monday, April 12. Heavily armed officers stood anticipating the 7 p.m. curfew.

Brooklyn Center protests erupt in flash-bangs and fireworks past curfew Monday

by Ethan Fine, Samantha Hendrickson, and Lydia Morrell
Published April 14, 2021
A group of protesters stand outside of the barricaded Brooklyn Center Police Department on Monday, April 12.

Frey issues second nightly curfew in Minneapolis after Daunte Wright killing

by Lydia Morrell
Published April 13, 2021
A rendering of Africa Village, a cultural mall plan including retail and affordable housing in Cedar-Riverside.

Africa Village seeks developer designation to move forward

by Lydia Morrell
Published April 3, 2021
Protesters march in downtown Minneapolis on Monday, March 29. A coalition of activist groups held a protest calling for justice for George Floyd on opening statement day of the trial against Derek Chauvin.

First day of Chauvin trial met with protests, demonstrator chaining herself to fence Monday

by Lydia Morrell and Samantha Woodward
Published March 31, 2021
Maria and Miguel Cisneros pose in front of their home in Golden Valley, Minnesota with their dogs on Sunday, March 21. The City of Minneapolis signed onto the Just Deeds project, which provides a pathway for homeowners to remove racial covenants from their deeds. Maria proposed this project to the Golden Valley City Council and has removed a covenant on her own deed.

Minneapolis homeowners can now reject racial covenants on their deed

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published March 22, 2021
Nurse Carol Gilbert administers a COVID-19 vaccine to Rep. Ilhan Omar's Deputy District Director Ali Isse at the Brian Coyle Center on Friday, March 12. The Brian Coyle Center has started offering COVID-19 vaccinations on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Community leaders promote COVID-19 vaccines in Cedar-Riverside

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published March 19, 2021
Toshira Garraway speaks at the "Demand a Fair Jury Selection" protest in downtown Minneapolis on Monday, March 15.

Activists demand fair jury selection in Chauvin trial

by Lydia Morrell and Jasmine Snow
Published March 17, 2021
Houses on 13th Avenue Southeast in Southeast Como on the morning of Tuesday, March 9. Minneapolis is considering a proposal for rent stabilization.

Average rent around University saw highest increase in city, CURA study shows

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published March 11, 2021
The entrance of I-94 pictured from the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood on Thursday, Feb. 25. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is currently hearing citizen concerns about the highway's impact on Cedar-Riverside communities.

Rethinking I-94: How the freeway impacted Cedar-Riverside

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published March 6, 2021
Patrick Clough, the owner of Oaks TW Hardware, poses for a portrait with his dog Frankie on Tuesday, March 2. Oaks TW Hardware is closing after 109 years.

Oaks TW Hardware closes after 109 years in Southeast Como

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published March 4, 2021
Uncommon Apartments in Dinkytown on Thursday, Feb.18. Minneapolis City Council members are considering a cap on dramatic rent increases.

Minneapolis council members consider cap on rent increases

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published February 19, 2021
The Glendale Townhome complex is a 184-unit public housing project owned by the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority and is the only public row-house development left in the U.S.

Ordinance allowing renters to buy their homes could overlook public housing residents

by Lydia Morrell
Published February 11, 2021
Courtesy of ESG Architecture & Design.

Contentious St. Anthony Main project gains approval

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published February 5, 2021
The Republic building November 2016 via Google Maps.

Republic bar and restaurant closes with plans to relocate

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published February 1, 2021
Michelle Kwan poses for a portrait in front of her family-owned restaurant, Keefer Court Bakery and Cafe on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021

West Bank restaurants withstand pandemic

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published January 27, 2021
Demonstrators march down East Lake Street Street in response to the Presidential Inauguration on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The protest lasted around two hours.

Inauguration Day protesters demand radical change from new president

by Samantha Woodward and Lydia Morrell
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.”

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.”

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

by Lydia Morrell
Published January 18, 2021
A small group of protesters gather in front of the Minnesota Capitol during the Hold the Line protest on Saturday, Jan. 16. The event was held to protest the presidential election results.

Scant turnout at State Capitol right-wing protests before Inauguration Day

by Lydia Morrell, Jasmine Snow, and Samantha Woodward
Published January 17, 2021
Christine Diindiisi McCleave, CEO of the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition.

Indigenous-led survey centers boarding school, adoption experiences

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published December 7, 2020
Following new state COVID-19 restrictions, University to close museums, sit-down dining

Following new state COVID-19 restrictions, University to close museums, sit-down dining

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published November 19, 2020
Volunteers from the Nonviolent Peaceforce oversee crowd safety at the “Together We Rise” protest event on Saturday, Nov. 7.

From Iraq to Minneapolis, nonviolence group worked to prevent voter intimidation during election

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published November 14, 2020
Walz announces new COVID-19 restrictions

Walz announces new COVID-19 restrictions

by Lydia Morrell
Published November 10, 2020
A protester wearing a "Make America Great" cap engages in a verbal altercation with a counter-protester at an event outside the Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's residence on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Trump supporters clashed with counter-protesters outside governor’s mansion

by Lydia Morrell and Samantha Hendrickson
Published November 10, 2020
As speakers call out the names of people of color killed by police officers, participants sport apparel bearing parallel messages, such as masks declaring "I can't Breathe" in honor of George Floyd in South Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 7.

‘There is still more work to be done’: Lake Street rally stirs community, stresses postelection action

by Samantha Hendrickson and Lydia Morrell
Published November 9, 2020
Protesters march on Cedar Ave. S. on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The rally was held to address a People’s Mandate requesting action be taken to end racism, COVID-19 and the recession no matter who wins this year’s presidential election.

‘It’s outrageous’: Over 600 protesters surrounded, detained and arrested on I-94

by Samantha Hendrickson and Lydia Morrell
Published November 6, 2020
The Kollege Klub, a popular bar in Dinkytown, on Saturday, June 20.

Kollege Klub and Sally’s Saloon report highest COVID-19 case numbers in Minneapolis

by Lydia Morrell
Published October 31, 2020
The empty lot of what used to be a Roof Depot, and the proposed location for the East Philips Urban Farm, stands empty on Monday, Sept. 19, 2020.

South Mpls residents sue city to turn warehouse into urban farm

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published October 21, 2020
Cyclists and art car drivers made their way around Cedar-Riverside on Saturday, Oct. 17 to build community and increase voter turnout.

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

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published October 21, 2020
Sophomore Same Ahmed poses for a portrait on Sunday, Oct. 11 in front of Northrop Auditorium.

Students passionate about interests, underwhelmed by candidates

by Jasmine Snow and Lydia Morrell
Published October 16, 2020
Umami Fries, seen here on Thursday, Oct. 1 on 14th Avenue Southeast in Dinkytown, is one of the many businesses that has changed their service options due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Restaurants around campus remain closed as students return

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published October 2, 2020
Sophomore Rose Lloyd-Slifkin, who studies political science and gender, women and sexuality studies, poses in front of the Weisman Art Museum on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Weisman is one of the voting locations available to students who are living on campus in dorms.

University students are determined to surpass past voter turnout in the upcoming election

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published September 25, 2020
With rapidly approaching census deadline, UMN neighborhoods still undercounted

With rapidly approaching census deadline, UMN neighborhoods still undercounted

by Lydia Morrell
Published September 21, 2020
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