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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

People voting at Machine Shop on St. Anthony Main on Nov. 7, 2023. With the presidential election happening in November and the movement to vote uncommitted gaining popularity, some students voting on the Democratic ballot find themselves voting in different ways.
Students voice their thoughts on voting for Biden or ‘uncommitted’
by Amirah Razman
Published March 18, 2024
Following Super Tuesday, some students are not committing to a Democratic candidate while others continue to show support for Joe Biden.
People voting at Machine Shop on St. Anthony Main on Nov. 7, 2023. The ballot initiative was pushed back as council members wished to spend more time talking with constituents.
Initiative letting residents vote directly for city policies withdrawn
by Maya Bell
Published March 17, 2024
Council member Robin Wonsley introduced and later withdrew the ballot initiative, saying it could reappear in the 2025 election cycle.
Sen. Kari Dziedzic (left) and Sen. Erin Murphy (right). Murphy served on the Minnesota Senate for four years before majority leadership.
Erin Murphy takes over as Senate majority leader
by Alexandra DeYoe
Published March 13, 2024
Murphy took over for Sen. Kari Dziedzic, who is moving away from party leadership as she recovers from cancer.
Rollicious: Nori and Rice, photographed on Feb. 28, opened on Feb. 12 next to Shuang Cheng and primarily serves sushi, onigiri and teriyaki bowls.
Rollicious: Nori and Rice rolls into Dinkytown
by Natasha Delion
Published February 29, 2024
With Rollicious’ launch in Dinkytown, long-standing businesses discuss what it is like to run a business in a highly competitive area.
Park Board Commissioner Billy Menz and Council Member Robin Wonsley listen to residents during a Prospect Park community meeting at the Luxton Park Recreation Center on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. The Prospect Park Association gathered residents and leaders on Tuesday to discuss recent updates and concerns.
Updates to Witch’s Hat Tower, emergency services, Valhalla Clinic in Prospect Park
by Alexandra DeYoe
Published February 27, 2024
The Prospect Park community shares thoughts and concerns with local leaders about neighborhood policing, the Witch’s Hat Tower and the Valhalla Clinic.
Minneapolis is the second U.S. city to receive the designation, joining Houston, which earned the first designation in Aug. 2023.
Minneapolis declared Child Friendly City, solidifies future of centering youth
by Grace Aigner
Published March 12, 2024
A years-long effort of city government, non-profit organizations and local youth advocacy groups, the UNICEF designation has been a long time coming, according to youth activists.
Despite threats from Uber and Lyft to leave Minneapolis if the ordinance passes, the city council is in favor of guaranteeing rideshare drivers’ wages match the city’s minimum wage.
City Council approves rideshare drivers minimum wage equivalent
by Grace Aigner
Published March 8, 2024
In a 9-4 vote, the city council passed the motion, supporting guaranteed per-mile and per-minute compensation for Uber and Lyft drivers.
Ana Negrete (left) and Teddi Wind (right) at the Feb. 14 march.
Minnesota’s Native community raises awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous people
by Maya Bell and Alexandra DeYoe
Published February 28, 2024
Minnesota’s MMIR Office, activists and students discuss ways to raise awareness and recent events about the Native community.
The Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The University cited necessary building repairs and lower tuition costs as justification for $45 million at their presentation to the House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee on Thursday and the Senate Higher Education Committee on Tuesday.
UMN’s budget request focuses on restoring campus buildings
by Natasha DeLion
Published February 23, 2024
UMN requests a $500 million budget to restore buildings on campus and $45 million to minimize tuition increases.
People voting at Machine Shop on St. Anthony Main on November 7, 2023.
Biden beats long-shot challenger Dean Phillips in the congressman's home state of Minnesota
by Steve Karnowski - Associated Press, Trisha Ahmed - Associated Press, and Mark Vancleave - Associated Press
Published March 6, 2024
Donald Trump also beat his Republican challenger, Nikki Haley.
If a renter finds their car stolen or damaged, they are still on the hook for covering costs even if the car is parked in an enclosed apartment garage.
Who is responsible for car thefts in apartment garages?
by Natasha Delion
Published March 4, 2024
While many tenants assume their landlords hold some responsibility for stolen and damaged cars in apartment car lots, this is rarely the case.
The Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff discussed the impact of the grant money as Biden’s reelection campaign continues.
Second Gentleman praises president’s infrastructure investments at MSP airport
by Katrina Bailey
Published March 1, 2024
Terminal 2 at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport will be updated with two new gates thanks to grant money from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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