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Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

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Editor in Chief
December 12, 2025

It is finally Friday. This will be the last you hear from me until next year. Next week, you will hear from the wonderful desk editors who help make the newsroom work. But before that, just take a look at the fresh content we have for you. Think of it as a non-holiday-oriented gift.

Stay warm and stay golden,

Alexis Letang | Editor-in-Chief | [email protected]

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Marin Durkee is the current alumni relations director and will take over as marketing and engagement officer in January. | Photo by Wren Warne-Jacobsen, the Minnesota Daily

Minnesota Daily announces new Marketing and Engagement Officer

by Wren Warne-Jacobsen | Opinions Editor | Published Dec. 11, 2025

The Minnesota Daily Board announced Thursday that current Alumni Relations Director Marin Durkee will be the Daily’s next marketing and engagement officer. 

Durkee, who joined the Daily as the assistant director of alumni relations in January and advanced to director of alumni relations this summer, will begin her term as MEO in January. 

“I’m so excited to get to collaborate with so many more people and really help the Daily be the best that it can,” Durkee said. 

 

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