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San Francisco trio “New Diplomat” soon to rock at 7th Street Entry
Blending indie rock with electronic pop, San Francisco trio “New Diplomat” will bring its evolving sound to Minneapolis on Aug. 26 for a performance at 7th Street Entry. Singer Horacio O’Brien-Ferres,...
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ shows a superhero life is only one half of a fictional character
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” swung into theaters on July 31 and shattered box office records by bringing in more than $930 million worldwide in its opening weekend. Taking place four years after the ev...
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UMN research finds cannabis use is declining among youth
University of Minnesota researchers have found that cannabis use is declining among high schoolers, though they note there are still disparities in use among marginalized groups. Researchers tracked t...
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Student aid changes leave some UMN students with fewer financial options
As students prepare for another academic year, some are receiving financial aid packets with thousands of dollars less than they had before. Shalyn Feahn, a rising third-year student at the Universit...
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Wucherer returns for her final season of Gopher Volleyball
Mckenna Wucherer is entering her last season with the University of Minnesota volleyball team. She dealt with a back injury for six games during the 2024 season, but the trauma lingered, forcing Wuche...
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Gophers Volleyball readies for the 2026 season
The Gophers women’s volleyball team will be tested immediately this season, opening with three ranked opponents in their first four matches. Head coach Keegan Cook is not phased by this fact, as he be...
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Opinion: Public newsrooms to keep our media diets balanced
One of the very first skills drilled into all journalism and strategic communication majors is media literacy. I will always remember the practice drills from my mass communication course, debating an...
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Opinion: In the wake of Operation Metro Surge, art offers transparency
Soon, thousands of students will travel far from home to embark on new chapters of their lives at the University of Minnesota. Navigating this change, it’s crucial they not only gain an understanding ...
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Suzanne Jackson’s ‘What is Love’ exhibit stars at Walker Art Center showcase
Suzanne Jackson’s “What Is Love” exhibit, which aims to express the earthy and spiritual dimensions of love through Jackson’s lifelong artistic journey, will be at the Walker Art Center until Aug. 23....
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St. Paul clears Pig’s Eye encampment as residents face uncertain next steps
Marshon Witt stood outside the Pig’s Eye encampment on Wednesday morning, watching volunteers load his belongings into a car while St. Paul city workers began clearing the camp. The Pig’s Eye encampme...
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The second coming of physical media
ABBEY MULCAHY: Hi, this is Abbey Mulcahy. ALEX ELBAZ: And Alex Elbaz. MULCAHY: From the Minnesota Daily, and welcome to The Daily Beat, our podcast dedicated to the arts and entertainment scene of the...
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UMN student-founded startup company Aes Efficio builds beginner-friendly AI game developer tools
Aes Efficio, a software company co-founded by two University of Minnesota undergraduates, has quietly built a name for itself in the gaming world. Co-founders Alexander Weimer, a second-year electrica...
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New UMN housing policy prevents student workers from doing homework on the job
A new Housing & Residential Life policy is changing what student employees can do while working at residence hall front desks. Beginning this fall, office assistants will no longer be allowed to c...
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Bailey Hall to close for the 2026-2027 academic year
On July 24, the University of Minnesota announced the closure of Bailey Hall and its dining hall for the 2026-2027 academic year. The announcement comes after the University received $75 million in a...
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Returning receivers guide Minnesota’s new look offense
The Minnesota Gopher football team added eight new receivers this past spring, leaving senior Javon Tracy and junior Jalen Smith to lead one of the most inexperienced position groups for the Gophers a...
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Five Gophers represent Team USA at World Junior Summer Showcase
Sophomore Gopher men’s hockey players LJ Mooney, Mason Moe and Jacob Rombach are representing Team USA at the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase, which runs from July 26 to Aug. 1. Incoming freshmen Wy...
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Johnson and Smith headline Gophers’ preseason preparations
Every practice, Minnesota offensive lineman Greg Johnson lines up across one of the nation’s top pass rushers in defensive linemen Anthony Smith. The battles between the two returning All-Americans ha...
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What to expect as WWE takes over Minneapolis
World Wrestling Entertainment brings premium live events back to Minnesota as U.S. Bank Stadium prepares to host the two-night WWE SummerSlam event featuring championship matches and multiple wrestler...
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