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During an unconventional Ramadan, community takes center stage at UMN
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (997+ words) For Muslims at the University of Minnesota, Ramadan arrives this year on the heels of a difficult time." Large numbers of federal immigration authorities have been present in Minnesota, putting many of the University's international and non-white students at risk....
Steam Plant investigation ongoing following Feb. 6 fire
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (530+ words) The city of Minneapolis is investigating a fire that broke out on the roof of the University of Minnesota's Southeast Steam Plant following an explosion on Feb. 6. An update to the ongoing investigation detailed that the roofing materials of the…...
Olympic gold overshadowed by postgame controversy
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (1979+ words) MEGAN DAVIS: Hello Gopher fans. It's Megan Davis. DAVIS: With the Minnesota Daily, and you're listening to The Gold Standard, a podcast dedicated to the University of Minnesota sports." Welcome back. We have more hockey to talk about, as playoffs…...
Student groups create space for dialogue on ICE presence at ‘Melting Points’ forum
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (758+ words) On Friday, Feb. 20, at the Health Sciences Education Center, students opened the space for conversation and community reflection as student groups hosted the event "Melting Points: ICE Out," a conversation aimed to discuss ICE presence in Minnesota." Organized by the…...
‘Hoofbeats through time’: Mia celebrates the Year of the Horse
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (709+ words) Feb. 17 marked the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. Lunar New Year is a global celebration of the arrival of spring; while it is a major holiday in China, it is widely celebrated across Asia in Vietnam,…...
What to Know About Fraud Alerts and Card Protections
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1099+ words) Fraud alerts have a way of ruining your day. One minute you're in the middle of something, whether it's working, running errands, driving home or just trying to relax, and the next your phone lights up: A charge. A location....
ICE activity leaves Minnesota tenants and businesses struggling to make rent
2+ week, 2+ day ago (765+ words) Intensified activity and detentions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota have brought financial challenges for Minneapolis renters and business owners. Local officials say businesses are seeing reduced traffic, with some closing their doors. Tenant advocates report households are experiencing…...
Opinion: We need to start rocking the boat instead of just rowing it
2+ week, 2+ day ago (615+ words) Chances are, we've all been in a situation where a friend or family member gave their take on a social or political issue that we didn't agree with, and it made us take a step back. While our first instinct…...
The Gophers fighting for gold at the Winter Olympics
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1995+ words) MEGAN DAVIS: Hello Gopher fans. It's Megan Davis. SAMANTHA ROERING: And Samantha Roering." DAVIS: With the Minnesota Daily and you're listening to the Gold Standard, a podcast dedicated to the University of Minnesota sports. OK, so today I think we'll…...
Opinion: Don’t sell history to the highest bidder
2+ week, 3+ day ago (742+ words) Amid the headlines we're living through as United States citizens, and particularly as Minnesotans, one thing is clear: The internet and our culture are fundamentally unserious in the face of making history." We've endured a month of restless nights, bloodshot…...