Skip to Content
Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily



Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Ceremonial Big Drum from the Bad River Tribe — sold on eBay before returning to the Bad River reservation. Photo courtesy of Menominee elder Nelda Goodman
Weisman is taking steps to return their Indigenous artifacts, but more can be done
by Zach Lebowitz
Published June 17, 2025

Nelda Goodman, a Menominee tribal elder, remembers when her white friend, Miriam Horneff, bought a ceremonial Big Drum on eBay from a former...

Parking concerns are mounting in residential areas surrounding the University.
Dinkytown, Marcy Holmes and Como areas continue to lack parking spaces
by Adelaide Manthey and Anshu Patel
Published June 10, 2025

Residents in Dinkytown, Como and Marcy Holmes apartments continue to struggle to find adequate parking in the concentrated neighborhoods.Last...

A guide to University buildings and services for this summer.
Here is what you need to know as UMN transitions to summer hours
by Trent Curry
Published May 9, 2025

As the school year comes to a close, students who live on or near the University of Minnesota campus year-round should be aware of upcoming changes...

Anthro club welcomes a variety of members. Courtesy of the Anthro Club.
UMN Anthro club creates welcoming space for furries, furry-curious
by Sara Hussein
Published May 9, 2025

The Anthro Club, the furry club at the University of Minnesota, was created to provide a safe place for students who identify as furries.Founded...

Groups have prioritized increasing visibility and plan to reach more members in the fall. Courtesy of Staël Kpetsu.
New UMN clubs this spring are eager to expand
by Hannah Reynolds
Published May 8, 2025

As the academic year wraps up and summer approaches, the University of Minnesota’s newest clubs are already setting their sights on the upcoming...

Wednesday is the last day of the semester.
Resources available for students during finals
by Ahmed Hassan
Published May 9, 2025

As finals season progresses, the University of Minnesota has resources available to help relieve some of the stress finals may bring. Resources...

Paul Dye enjoying his time at NASA. Photo by Bill Stafford.
Paul Dye on his career at NASA, passion for flight
by Colleen McGowan
Published May 7, 2025

Paul Dye cannot remember a time when he was not fascinated with flying.Dye dedicated his life to aviation. At 17, he earned his private pilot...

Founders Day will take place on May 14, 2025. Courtesy of Craig Bares.
Upcoming UMN ‘Founders Day’ to highlight University-wide entrepreneurship
by Hannah Reynolds
Published May 7, 2025

Students and faculty will debut innovative projects in the annual Founders Day showcase of University-wide entrepreneurship on May 14.Featuring...

Ethan Lie was crowned this year's head lettuce after finishing his head of lettuce in 3 minutes, 32 seconds. Courtesy of Alek Shurson.
UMN students gather for annual lettuce-eating competition
by Ahmed Hassan
Published May 6, 2025

The University of Minnesota’s Lettuce Club held its yearly lettuce-eating competition Friday, where nearly two dozen University students and...

Maeve Jackson, an MFA candidate, hosted the film festival. Courtesy of Karen Haselmann.
Art students present work at student independent film festival
by Avery Vrieze
Published May 5, 2025

Art students at the University of Minnesota had the chance to show off their work at the first university student independent film festival on...

View All

Accessibility Toolbar