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The University of Minnesota Board of Regents discusses proposed budgets at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis, Minn., Friday, June 26, 2026.
UMN Board of Regents approves tuition hikes, academic cuts for second consecutive year
Friday’s special meeting solidified the ongoing proposed budget and affirmed another tuition hike of 3.8% alongside monetary cuts for the upcoming fiscal year.
by Kyra Deters
Published June 28, 2026
City
Construction sign stating that ‘Businesses are Open’ stands at the entrance of George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, MN. June 21, 2026
Minneapolis City Council abandons tax hike near George Floyd Square, revises development plan
by Isabel Tifre
Published June 30, 2026
Customers browse past vendors offering fresh fruit and vegetables at Northeast Farmers Market in Minneapolis. Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Farmers market season returns to the Twin Cities
by Jasmine Shackleford
Published June 29, 2026
Minneapolis City Hall, located at 350 S 5th St, Mar. 3 2026.
Minneapolis City Council invests in coaching for council members following Operation Metro Surge
by Isabel Tifre
Published June 29, 2026
Sun Country aircraft will eventually disappear from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport after the airline was acquired by Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air. | Photo courtesy of Sun Country Airlines
How Allegiant Air’s purchase of Sun Country will affect travelers at MSP
by Jasmine Shackleford
Published June 23, 2026
Administration
A view of Pillsbury Hall, home to the University's English department, on Monday, May 28, 2018.
UMN English faculty express fear about upcoming budget cuts
by Roman Ingrassia
Published June 28, 2026
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents discusses proposed budgets at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis, Minn., Friday, June 26, 2026.
UMN Board of Regents approves tuition hikes, academic cuts for second consecutive year
by Kyra Deters
Published June 28, 2026
Weaver-Densford Hall on the University of Minnesota campus, June 25th, 2026.
Weaver-Densford Hall up for potential name revocation
by Kyra Deters and Roman Ingrassia
Published June 25, 2026
The Special Olympics USA Games opening ceremony at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Special Olympics USA Games kick off opening ceremony at Huntington Bank Stadium
by Kyra Deters, Lizzy Nyoike, and Regan Guirguis
Published June 25, 2026
Activities
Bruininks Hall, a hub for student services at the University, in Minneapolis, Minn. Friday, June 12, 2026.
Summer undergraduate enrollment sees increase at UMN, offering students flexibility
by Lizzy Nyoike
Published June 23, 2026
Emergency personnel arrived five minutes after a car lit on fire at the East River Road Garage in Minneapolis, MN, Friday, June 12.
Vehicle caught on fire at East River Road Garage, area now ruled all clear
by Sara Hussein
Published June 12, 2026
Houses in Como, captured on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
UMN’s Office of Student Affairs begins phasing out Off-Campus Living department
by Roman Ingrassia
Published June 11, 2026
Coffman Union, where students commonly are found studying on the University campus, Mar. 19 2026.
Canvas back online following cyberattack
by Tyler Church
Published May 8, 2026
Podcasts
2026 ushers in a renewed interest in horror movies
2026 ushers in a renewed interest in horror movies
Gopher athletics hire and fire while pro sports playoffs wrap up
Gopher athletics hire and fire while pro sports playoffs wrap up
Doomscrolling and the Gen Z brain
Doomscrolling and the Gen Z brain
Meet the new leaders of the MN Daily newsroom: Tyler Church and Isabella Morden Wheeldon
Meet the new leaders of the MN Daily newsroom: Tyler Church and Isabella Morden Wheeldon
Opinion
All students should be able to pursue their academic goals, no matter the concentration.
Opinion: Gender studies are essential to higher education
Humanities departments shouldn’t have to suffer due to budget cuts.
by Callie Burch
Published June 26, 2026
Editorial Cartoon: We won’t be satisfied by doing nothing about data centers
Editorial Cartoon: We won’t be satisfied by doing nothing about data centers
by Nhiache Xiong
Published June 25, 2026
Four years of defensive war take a toll on a nation.
Opinion: Aid for Ukraine is still essential four years later
by Matthew Jegers
Published June 19, 2026
Stop glaring at your barista for forgetting cold foam
Opinion: We need to start treating customer service workers better
by Callie Burch
Published June 19, 2026
Editorial Cartoon: Leave your phone addiction at home
Editorial Cartoon: Leave your phone addiction at home
by Nhiache Xiong
Published June 18, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
Shakespeare in the Park is a free play reenacting experience on tour around different suburbs of the Twin Cities. In Anoka, Minn. on June 25, 2026.
Shakespeare in the park, all for free
Shipwrecks, sorcery and summer sun: Classical Actors Ensemble performs “The Tempest” in Twin Cities Parks
by Ava Gilhoi
Published June 29, 2026
Festival attendees engage in activities along West River Parkway next to the historic Stone Arch Bridge on June 20.
Stone Arch Bridge Festival 2026: Bridging Perspectives Across Historic Waters
by Alex Elbaz
Published June 24, 2026
The cast of "Six" performing at The Ordway Theater in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
“Six:” The musical tale of Henry VIII’s wives
by Ava Gilhoi
Published June 23, 2026
Two members of the North Star Lions perform traditional Chinese lion dancing during the Midtown Arts and Music Festival on June 13.
Celebrating 20 years of multiculturalism at the Midtown Arts and Music Festival
by Alex Elbaz
Published June 19, 2026
The reason behind people’s obsession with “Obsession” speaks to societal concerns.
What is “Obsession” trying to tell us?
by Ava Gilhoi
Published June 17, 2026
Sports
Finnish defender Nelli Laitinen makes history as the first-ever draft pick for Hamilton. June 17, 2026. | Credit: PWHL, Heather Pollock
PWHL Hamilton begins franchise history with Gopher defender Nelli Laitinen
Selected sixth overall, the former University of Minnesota defender will help lead one of the league's newest expansion franchises while continuing to elevate Finnish women's hockey.
by Samantha Roering
Published June 29, 2026
The Gophers swept the Badgers back in January, winning 4-1 on January 30th and 8-4 on January 31st.
What to know as Gopher men’s hockey looks to a new era
by Regan Guirguis
Published June 29, 2026
Head Coach PJ Fleck running onto the field with the Golden Gophers for the final time of the 2025 season on Nov. 29, 2025.
Crystal Ball: How Minnesota football could finish in 2026
by Regan Guirguis
Published June 23, 2026
Former Gopher forward Abbey Murphy smiles on stage after being drafted with the second overall pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft. | Photo courtesy of the Professional Women's Hockey League
Abbey Murphy selected No. 2 in Professional Women’s Hockey League Draft
by Samantha Roering
Published June 23, 2026
Kelly Pannek with the Professional Women’s Hockey League Forward of the Year Award on June 16. Photo courtesy of the Professional Women's Hockey League.
Kelly Pannek wins Forward of the Year alongside other league honors
by Samantha Roering
Published June 19, 2026

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