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Time for Minnesota State High School All Hockey Hair Team, circa 2019
With the tournament comes the annual tradition of the teen participants sporting luscious hairdos. Whether you call it" flow,"" lettuce," "salad" or "moss," the potential of some guys growing a long set of locks is, for some, clearly as crucial to the game of hockey as learning how to clear the puck. And maybe it’s something in our only ge3ntly polluted lake water, but let's weirdly humble brag: Minnesota high schoolers are some of America's most talented... whenn it comes to... growing hockey hair.
Anika Bowie, daughter of St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, seeks council seat
The Ward 1 seat she's seeking covers the Frogtown, Summit-University, Lexington-Hamline and Snelling-Hamline communities, and is among the most racially and economically diverse areas in St. Paul. Bowie wants to unseat Dai Thao, who in 2013 became the first Hmong city council rep in St. Paul history. Born and raised in the Rondo neighborhood, the young Bowie bagged groceries at Pyramid Market, near Selby and Dale Street.
Arrowhead 135, 146 insane athletes, and biking all day in below-zero temps
They’re participating in the 15th annual 135 Arrowhead- a grueling three-day race beginning in International Falls and ending in Tower, Minnesota. Participants bike, run, or ski across the remote Arrowhead snowmobile trail with limited assistance for 135 miles. Dubbed as one of the 50 most challenging races in the world, the race is infamous for its low completion rate -- race director Ken Krueger expects a finish rate of less than 50 percent this year.
A student guide to the 60B and 5th Congressional District primaries
The Minnesota Daily sat down with candidates in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District and House District 60B races to discuss issues such as affordable housing and the cost of higher education ahead of the primary election on Aug. 14. Following Rep. Ilhan Omar’s, DFL-Minneapolis, decision to run for the U.S. House of Representatives, a number of candidates filed to run for her state House seat last minute including University students Joshua Preston and Haaris Pasha.
Hundreds protest lack of prosecution in Thuman Blevins shooting
Hundreds took to the streets in downtown Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon to protest the fatal shooting of Thurman Blevins. Around 200 people gathered to protest the death of 31-year-old Blevins, who was fatally shot by police in an alley in North Minneapolis, as well as to call for the arrests of the two officers involved.
One Two Three Sushi in Dinkytown to close
Dinkytown’s One Two Three Sushi is permanently closing after Tuesday, according to restaurant management. The owners decided to close down the Dinkytown location on 14th Ave. SE. to focus on their other locations, spokesperson Jacqueline Hanson said. The restaurant also has three locations in downtown Minneapolis and one in St. Paul. The owners are exploring their Masu Express concept, which is offered at Whole Foods in Uptown and Woodbury, as well as a future Chicago location, Hanson said.
Closing time approaches for several Dinkytown businesses
As of Wednesday, the historic building adjacent to Varsity Theater will stand empty. In February, Milo’s on Fourth, Dinkytown Optical, Underground Printing, Blue Serge Alterations and Hair Shaft barbershop received notices to vacate the building, which stands on the corner of 4th Street Southeast and 13th Avenue Southeast, by August 1. Some tenants said they expect the building’s landlord to sell or tear down the building, but are unsure when.
Tow trucks link to rise in Marcy-Holmes auto thefts
The Minneapolis Police Department is wary of a recent spike in auto thefts in Marcy-Holmes, which officers believe are the result of criminals utilizing tow trucks. Officers suspect auto thieves are using tow trucks to inconspicuously steal cars and sell either the car or its parts to make a profit. The police department is unsure of the tow trucks’ origins, but is investigating several leads to try to uncover the suspects.
Multiple thefts reported around campus
The Minneapolis Police Department responded to multiple reports of burglary and theft in an otherwise quiet week for crime around campus. Officers responded to a theft report that occurred Thursday around 6 p.m. A University graduate research assistant told MPD that the suspects, who were gone upon police arrival, stole various items off of her while at she was at her house on the 700 block of 12th Avenue SE. Item descriptions were unavailable, and officers are investigating the incident.
Street style: Northeast Dog Parade
The pups were out to strut Friday evening, thanks to the Northeast Dog Parade. Organized by The Heart of Northeast, the pups enjoyed a stroll around Northeast before joining at the park across from Wilde Cafe and Spirits. Awards were given out for tricks and costumes. Though people — and dog — watching is good any night on St. Anthony Main, A&E was at the dog parade to scope out the best looks and cutest pups in the crowd. Here are four of our favorite looks.
This week in music: A&E’s late contenders for song of the summer
The summer of 2018 has been full of highly-anticipated album releases, cryptic song lyrics and undeniable toe-tapping beats. From Drake’s 25-track “Scorpion” to Father John Misty’s “God’s Favorite Customer,” there has been no shortage of new tunes over the past few months. But the sun has yet to set on this summer and a few new tracks have been added to the playlist. A&E is here to crown the latecomer for song of the summer.
University student competes on
When he is not collecting insects and researching the habitats of bugs, University of Minnesota graduate student Eric Middleton can be found climbing walls, swinging from ropes and jumping over obstacles.
University Field House to see $7.4 million in renovations
A long-awaited facelift is slated for the University of Minnesota Field House, completely altering the exterior façade and bringing updates to the inside. A $7.4 million renovation for the Field House will replace the asbestos-filled exterior panels, create new ventilation, add windows and completely overhaul of the indoor track and turf flooring. The design process is expected to be completed this month, with construction beginning spring of next year.
UMN bike thefts down almost 33 percent
The success of University of Minnesota Police Department “bait bikes” has led to arrests of repeat criminals and follows a trend of decreased bike thefts. Since the implementation of bait devices in 2011, nearly 4 out of 5 bait bike thefts end in arrest, according to UMPD data. UMPD records show the number of bike thefts have decreased by almost a third since then. In the state of Minnesota, triggering a device might not be enough for a misdemeanor charge.
Minneapolis Park Board seeks UMN feedback on long-term park plan
Over the past year, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has met with neighborhood organizations and community members around the University of Minnesota area to gain feedback on a long-term proposal for University-area parks. The Park Board’s 20-Year Neighborhood Park Plan, which lays out the future for parks in Northeast and Southeast Minneapolis, is seeking feedback through an online survey and community engagement sessions throughout July.
UMN students respond to Kaler's resignation
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler’s announcement on Friday afternoon that he will step down as president in July 2019, a year before his term was scheduled to end, was met with mixed reactions from students and student organizations. Since becoming president in 2011, Kaler has faced criticism from some in the University community for how they say he handled scandals and tuition increases, as well as a lack of transparency.
Three burglaries reported around UMN campus in the past week
The Minneapolis Police Department responded to three burglaries near the University of Minnesota campus this week, as well as two robberies and a narcotics violation. These reports follow the department’s crime alert released in recent weeks due to an influx of burglaries in the Southeast Como neighborhoods. MPD responded to a report of a burglary on the 1000 block of 4th Street SE at midnight Sunday.
University moves forward on sustainability goals
The University of Minnesota began rolling out a campus-wide organics recycling plan last week. The University will implement its plan to scale-up its organics recycling over the next two years in order to reduce pollution, costs and waste generation on campus after several successful pilot programs and ongoing support from University leadership.
Review: The dark, twisted premiere of HBO’s “Sharp Objects”
From “Big Little Lies” to “Killing Eve,” television shows are digging into the minds and feelings of complicated women. HBO’s “Sharp Objects” is the latest to follow the trend of examining these difficult figures. Based on a novel by “Gone Girl” author Gillian Flynn, HBO's miniseries follows Camille (Amy Adams), a St. Louis reporter sent to investigate a series of murders in her small, Southern hometown, Wind Gap.
Parking meter increases for Dinkytown, Stadium Village
Visitors to high-traffic University of Minnesota areas may need to carry extra change to meet the city's increased parking fares. The City of Minneapolis raised parking meter rates in Dinkytown and Stadium Village last month and is looking to do the same in other busy neighborhoods in coming weeks. The effort is meant to close the gap between off-street and metered rates.
University looks at ways to keep students in Minnesota for college
The University of Minnesota is considering how to fight an enrollment trend and bolster admissions to its system campuses. At the June Board of Regents Meeting, the University's Systemwide Enrollment Planning Taskforce presented potential ways to curb a decades-long trend of Minnesota losing more high school graduates to colleges in neighboring states than it attracts.
Crime Alert signs aim to reduce high number of Como burglaries
Neon yellow Crime Alert signs around Southeast Como are a new community outreach tactic by the Minneapolis Police Department to combat the high rate of burglaries in the area. MPD Crime Prevention Specialist Nick Juarez said these bright, eye-catching posters placed around Como are to draw attention to the simple strategies homeowners can use to prevent crime, particularly burglaries.
University architects work with other schools to provide aid to Puerto Rico
Researchers from the University of Minnesota are working with a university in Puerto Rico to change the way universities react to communities that have been affected by natural disasters. Design researchers at the University's School of Architecture have partnered with the University of Puerto Rico to develop ways to best utilize resources to provide aid following crises.
Two suspects arrested for robbery at Dinkytown liquor store
The Minneapolis Police Department and the University of Minnesota Police Department had a busy week responding to various reports of violent and property crimes around the University and surrounding neighborhoods. Multiple burglaries, robberies and other crimes were reported in the area, including four late-night robberies in the Como neighborhood. MPD arrested an Oregon woman and a California man for robbery at Dinkytown Wine and Spirits early Tuesday morning.
UMN Board of Regents sign letter of intent to renew partnership with Fairview
The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents approved a letter of intent on Monday to renew a relationship between the University, University of Minnesota Physicians and Fairview Health Services this fall. In the new agreement, Fairview will give annual financial contributions to the University’s Medical School and the partnership will unite the two organizations under one brand. The current contract between the two entities will expire in September.
Kaler talks tuition and the delay of controversial fellowship
The Minnesota Daily sat down with University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler to discuss tuition increases, the delay of a controversial fellowship and an increase in police presence around campus. Do you have any fun plans for the summer? [My wife Karen and I] are going on an academic exchange program to Israel next week and there are some University students in Israel... and we will meet them for dinner...
Man robbed at gunpoint in Como
The Minneapolis Police Department and the University of Minnesota Police Department responded to several crime reports around the University this past week, including burglaries, thefts and a robbery at gunpoint. A 21-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint on the 1800 block of Como Avenue SE at 7 a.m. on Thursday. The victim was uninjured in the robbery. A 25-year-old reported his home on the 1200 block of 8th Street SE was broken into around 5 a.m. Friday.
Renters' rights bill could see new life in next legislative session
Despite immense support and quick movement through the Minnesota State Senate, a bill meant to protect renters’ rights never reached the House floor in the previous legislative session. The bill, chief authored by Rep. Ilhan Omar, DFL-Minneapolis, and Sen. Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis in partnership with the Minnesota Student Association, received bipartisan support and passed unanimously in the Senate before falling short of a House vote.
Former U student is on ballot for president
This fall, former University of Minnesota student Dean Morstad will be on the same presidential ballot as President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney. The similarities end there. While Obama and Romney debate each other in expensive suits, Morstad goes door-to-door getting out his name in a $5 suit coat he said he bought at Goodwill. Morstad, 37, works as a project manager at Capella University in Minneapolis. He is also chairman for Love Lines, a 24-hour Christian crisis counseling ministry.
Light rail may challenge bicyclists
Bicyclists at the University of Minnesota could face new challenges along Washington Avenue when the Central Corridor light rail starts running in 2014. Bicyclists turning left from Washington Avenue will have to pay attention to buses, cars, trains and the tracks, said Steve Sanders, the University’s alternative transportation manager. He said he’s concerned bicyclists will face a steep learning curve adjusting to the new layout.
Crime, guns priorities for Samuels
After immigrating to the U.S. from Jamaica as a young man and representing one of the most troubled areas in Minneapolis, Don Samuels is looking for another challenge. Samuels, who represents the 5th Ward on the Minneapolis City Council, is the third city council member to announce an intention to replace R.T. Rybak as mayor of Minneapolis. Samuels said his campaign will be focused on crime prevention, gun violence and attracting businesses to Minneapolis.
Witch's Hat height dictates new development
The height of a new apartment in Prospect Park has drawn concern from residents who fear the neighborhood’s iconic Witch’s Hat Tower will not stand out amid heavy development. The Prospect Park Association has welcomed density in the past, but is now requesting to limit the height of new developments to retain a view to and from the Witch’s Hat Tower, which stands at an elevation of 1,080 feet.
UMN Law School seeks additional funding
The University of Minnesota Law School is seeking additional funding to account for declining enrollment and maintain its admissions standards. On June 8, the Board of Regents will vote on University President Eric Kaler’s proposed funding increase for the University's law school, which would help offset the school's deficit. The law school is projected to have a $4.1 million deficit by the end of fiscal year 2018, according to the school and the University's Office of Budget and Finance.
UMN law professor looks forward to primaries despite failing to win DFL senate endorsement
Richard Painter, a University of Minnesota law professor, failed to secure the Democratic-Farmer-Labor endorsement for his U.S. Senate bid at the party’s State Convention Friday in Rochester. Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minnesota, won the endorsement. While Painter did not win the DFL endorsement, earning just over 17 percent of the delegates, he is looking forward to the Democratic primary in August.
Community engagement drives Currie Park improvements
Phase one of a $2.8 million dollar improvement process is underway in Cedar-Riverside’s Currie Park. Currie Park, which is adjacent to Riverside Plaza in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, is beginning the first phase of the park’s master plan project for improvement as set forth by the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board. Project coordinators have stressed equity and accessibility in the improvement’s planning stages.
Fire in Southeast Como's Bunge Tower
The Bunge Tower in Southeast Como caught on fire late Friday morning, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department. The fire was contained within the tower located on 1200 SE. Brook Ave. and was put out quickly by approximately 21 firefighters. The Bunge Tower is on a construction site for a joint affordable housing project by Riverton Community Housing and the Maya Commons Project. Battalion Chief Bryan Tyner said the department won’t know the cause of the fire until a later investigation.
New UMN Regent to focus on in-state tuition, medical school
Elected to the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents in May, Randy Simonson hopes his science background helps him focus on certain areas of the University, including the medical school and agriculture programs. The Minnesota State Legislature elected Simonson to the board on May 10 to fill the seat of Regent Patricia Simmons, who resigned from the board this spring. Simonson ran against Simmons in the 2015 regent election, finishing as runner-up.
Man involved in Graduate Hotel standoff facing new charges
The man involved in the 38-hour standoff at the Graduate Hotel on the University of Minnesota campus in January is facing new felony charges after his previous charges were dropped due to lack of evidence. Lincoln Bowman, a 46-year old from Woodbury, was originally charged for kidnapping and restraining a victim against her will on Jan. 28, according to court documents.
UMN committee looks to change incomplete course policy
The University of Minnesota's Senate Educational Policy Committee (SCEP) passed a resolution earlier this month that would shorten the time a student can finish an incomplete course. The proposed change would give students one semester to complete the coursework instead of one year, which is current administrative policy. Faculty have the option to give students an incomplete, which is an extended time to complete coursework, because of external circumstances.
Student Senate survey results provide insight on off-campus housing to incoming tenants
Using data from an ongoing off-campus housing survey, University of Minnesota Housing and Residential Life will display reviews of University-area landlords and properties to new tenants before they arrive for fall semester. The data was made public by the University Student Senate in March, and contains responses from the tenants of 60 off-campus properties on their living experiences.
Officials propose increase in UMN-area police staffing
Neighborhoods surrounding the University of Minnesota could see an increase in police presence after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minneapolis Police Department Chief Medaria Arradondo proposed increasing citywide officer numbers to keep up with growing populations. The increase, which was proposed citywide in February, would aim to keep a ratio of around two officers per 1,000 citizens.
Student groups push for $15 minimum wage on campus
While a student at the University of Minnesota, Grace Peterson had to work three to four jobs to support herself. Even with these jobs, Peterson lived paycheck to paycheck and graduated in May without any savings. Her financial struggles inspired Peterson to campaign for a $15 per hour minimum wage at the University. “I’m leaving the U, but I’m staying involved with the campaign because I don’t want other students to go through what I’ve gone through,” Peterson said.
MPD, UMPD implement contemporary records system
The Minneapolis Police Department and University of Minnesota Police Department implemented a new police records management system earlier this month, replacing their previous system which had been in use since 1990. The Police Information Management System replaced the previous Computer Assisted Police Records System in early June.
MN State Legislature's bonding bill funds Pillsbury Hall
While the University of Minnesota's Pillsbury Hall will receive renovations following the passage of the bonding bill on Wednesday, the Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement was not fully funded. DFL Gov. Mark Dayton signed a bonding bill after it passed the Minnesota State Legislature last week. In the bonding bill, the University received around $79 million of its original $238.5 million capital request.
Minnesota coaches travel last leg of 2018 Gopher Road Trip
Nearly every time Minnesota football head coach P.J. Fleck ends a public appearance, he utters a few of his team's slogans. On Thursday, he said his signature "Row The Boat" catchphrase on the last stop of the 2018 Gopher Road Trip. The Gopher Road Trip — a four-day, two-leg, nine-stop road trip across the state — stopped in Alexandria, Minnesota to gave fans and supporters alike the chance to interact with and listen to Gophers coaches.
Tracking the student experience: UMN analyst uses data to make a difference
Thousands of University of Minnesota students see Krista Soria’s name in their inboxes every spring semester. Soria, the University’s data analyst, sends messages encouraging students to take the Student Experience in the Research University survey so she can use data about students’ academic, civic and personal experiences to guide University services.
UMN law professor Richard Painter to run for U.S. Senate
University of Minnesota law professor Richard Painter, an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump, will run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Tina Smith, according to a Federal Election Commission filing. Painter will run as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party in the November midterm elections, a departure from his past Republican party alignment.
The Marshall, Venue among off-campus apartments with most police calls
The Marshall, Venue at Dinkytown and WaHu Student Apartments received more police calls in 2017 than other large off-campus apartment complexes, according to Minneapolis Police Department data obtained by the Minnesota Daily. MPD’s calls-for-service list is comprised of all criminal and non-emergency calls placed to a certain address. The Marshall received the most police calls in 2017 of the apartments analyzed by the Daily, totaling 124.
University of Minnesota LGBT collection curator to retire
The curator of one of the country’s premiere archives documenting LGBT history is retiring. In April, Lisa Vecoli announced her retirement after six years of expanding and organizing the University of Minnesota’s Jean-Nickolaus Tretter Collection. The Tretter Collection sits over 80 feet under Andersen Library, consisting of millions of books, magazines, DVDs and other historical LGBT pieces.
UMN Holi Festival: the history behind the hues
Vibrant colors, echoing music, formerly-white t-shirts and centuries of tradition: this is the Holi festival. Yesterday afternoon, hundreds of students gathered to rejoice in the Hindu festival of colors. Hosted by the University’s Bharat club, Holi celebrates the success of good over evil and welcomes the coming of a new spring.
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