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The Minnesota Daily

Bruininks Hall, which is home to the University's student services hub, at sunset on Aug. 5, 2026, in Minneapolis.
Aid changes leave some UMN students with fewer financial options
by Lizzy Nyoike
Published August 9, 2026

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 University of Minnesota, said financial aid has made attending the University possible for the past three years. Her tuition has previously been fully covered through grants such as the Pell Grant, Minnesota...


A Pig’s Eye encampment resident gathers their belongings as the camp is cleared by city workers on Aug. 5 in St. Paul, Minn.
St. Paul clears Pig’s Eye encampment as residents face uncertain next steps
by Shay Scanlan
Published August 7, 2026
Alexandra Schmidt (left) and Anthony Walsh (right) skate on the open ice indoors at Parade Ice Garden, July 25, in Minneapolis, Minn.
New hockey outreach program aims to grow diversity, despite slow start
by Isabel Tifre
Published July 31, 2026
Residents react as the Minneapolis City Council deliberates and votes on the pilot drone testing program in Ward 4. Minneapolis, Minn, Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Minneapolis City Council strikes down controversial police contract with drone pilot program
by Isabel Tifre
Published July 23, 2026
A selection of dumplings from Saturday Dumpling Co., which can now be found at the Minnesota State Fair. | Photo courtesy of the Minnesota State Fair
Meet Saturday Dumpling Co., one of Minnesota State Fair’s newest vendors
by Isabel Tifre
Published July 21, 2026
Weedy, the mascot of the Rec Centers Dispensary in Dinkytown on Monday, July 31.
UMN research finds cannabis use is declining among youth
by Isabel Tifre
Published August 9, 2026
Employee pushback has come in the form of a statement from the AAUP and a petition from a staff member with over 1,000 signatures.
UMN cuts down on employee health benefits, leaving faculty and staff uneasy
by Roman Ingrassia
Published July 30, 2026
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents meets at McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis, July 22, 2026.
Cunningham, UMN Board address University changes and challenges in final summer meeting
by Roman Ingrassia
Published July 26, 2026
The lawsuit, filed last month, is currently awaiting briefing in Minnesota's federal court.
UMN faces First Amendment rights lawsuit for gender policy
by Kyra Deters
Published July 26, 2026
People walk past Pioneer Hall at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on July 29, 2026.
New UMN housing policy prevents student workers from doing homework on the job
by Lizzy Nyoike
Published August 2, 2026
The University says first-year students will be guaranteed housing despite the closure. Bailey Hall in St. Paul, Minn. Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Bailey Hall to close for the 2026-2027 academic year
by Roman Ingrassia
Published August 2, 2026
Edwin Josue Toalombo stands near  stands near Augsburg University in September 2025 in Minneapolis, Minn. | Photo courtesy of Edwin Josue Toalombo's family
UMN student detained by ICE hopes to return to University for fall semester
by Roman Ingrassia
Published July 14, 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


Independent news outlets are worth their weight in ink.
Opinion: Public newsrooms to keep our media diets balanced
by Matthew Jegers
Published August 8, 2026

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 angles...



"New Diplomat" band. Left, Horacio O'Brien-Ferres; Center, Paolo Von Giordano; Right, Mikey Rhinehart. Pictured at a historical building in the Castro district of San Francisco after the band played a show in San Jose. San Francisco, June 1, 2026. | Photo by Brandon Chaves.
San Francisco trio “New Diplomat” soon to rock at 7th Street Entry
by Ava Gilhoi
Published August 9, 2026

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,...



Fifth-year outside hitter Mckenna Wucherer returns to the floor this season, following a back injury which left her sidelined for her senior year. | Photo courtesy of Gopher Athletics.
Wucherer returns for her final season of Gopher Volleyball
by Logan Reitzner
Published August 8, 2026

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 Wucherer...

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