Feb 24, 2025 · Gallego appreciates Inkwell as a new, accessible third space in her neighborhood. Neither Cohen nor Gallego has their license. To Gallego, walkability is important, and she wishes she had Inkwell when she was a graduate student at the University of Minnesota.

Oct 11, 2024 · The 127-year-old Como Park Zoo and Conservatory keeps visitors coming with new baby animals and changes to the zoo. The zoo, which is free to the public and features many species of plants and animals, recently welcomed two tiger cubs for the first time in over 40 years in addition to a baby Nyala, said Matt Reinartz, Como …

Feb 4, 2025 · The University of Minnesota is among five colleges under investigation by Donald Trump’s Department of Education over allegations of antisemitism, according to the Education Department’s Monday press release.. The University and the four other colleges — Northwestern University, Columbia University, Portland State University and University of California, Berkeley — are facing Title IX ...

Feb 17, 2025 · Demuth said the next step now is focusing on finding a way to rein in spending and focus on Minnesotans’ needs in a bipartisan way. Especially considering this is the first time in six years that the House is controlled by Republicans, and in March it will likely be the second time since 1979 that the House is tied 67-67, Demuth added.

Dec 7, 2024 · Gophers football head coach P.J. Fleck welcomed his ninth recruiting class to Minnesota on Wednesday morning. 21 new players joined the team. Fleck expects to add at least 10-15 additional athletes through the transfer portal to fill his 2025 roster.

Feb 5, 2025 · Homelessness in Minnesota rose 10% from 2023 to 2024, while the national average increased about 18%, according to the 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report.. The Hennepin County Point in Time (PIT) Count, a community survey meant to determine the breadth of homelessness, reported that the county found about 3,370 people staying in shelters and about 500 experiencing homelessness in 2024.

6 days ago · Initially only a week-long, Black History Month was created to ensure Black history would not be forgotten. Carter G. Woodson, a Black historian and founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, was the first to push for a Black History Week, initially known as Negro History Week, after writing about the importance of remembering Black history, University of ...

4 days ago · Serving the UMN community since 1900. Protesters rallied outside Fort Snelling Immigration Court as Dogukan Gunaydin faced bail trial for his March detention.

Feb 4, 2025 · Jalali said in the post that she realized her health was being negatively impacted by her work while running for reelection in late 2023. “I struggled deeply with that reality, pushing ahead through a groundbreaking year while shouldering new …

4 days ago · The Gophers women’s basketball ended their season last year without a championship, losing to Saint Louis University in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament finals.