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Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

November 07, 2025

The first full week of November is coming to a close, meaning many students are just waiting for Thanksgiving Break, I am one of those students. But whether you are happy with where the year is or counting down the days until the end of the semester, the Daily is in your inbox with articles and content for you to consume.

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Top Story

Soybean farmers are relieved after trade negotiations between the U.S and China. | Photo by Sophie Nemo, Minnesota Daily

Minnesota farmers cautiously optimistic after China and U.S. deal​

by Maya Bell | City Reporter | Published Nov. 6, 2025

Minnesota farmers are relieved after President Donald Trump reached a tentative agreement with China to resume purchasing soybeans on Wednesday, reported Farm Policy News.

Last week, China agreed to suspend its retaliatory tariffs on American farm goods, reported Reuters. Despite the agreement, a 13% tariff on American soybeans remains.

Ed Usset, a professor at the Center for Farm Financial Management, said soybeans are the second most produced crop in Minnesota. America’s top buyer of soybeans is China.

“China’s a huge player. Without those exporter sales, the whole system backs up. We’ve got nowhere to go with the soybeans,” Usset said.​

 

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News

The University of Minnesota placed pro-Palestinian student groups on probation for six months

By Ash Jones | Junior Campus Reporter

Student activist groups said the University’s retribution tactics have been too strict.

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Opinion

Opinion: UMN women’s sports are criminally underrated

By Callie Burch | Columnist

Gopher women’s athletes are consistently winning, but they need more student support.

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University students and Minnesota Daily journalists share their concerns about AI’s uses, future, and the policies shaping its place on campus.

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Photo Story

Between his performances of “Heaven” and “Everybody Laughs”, David Byrne recounted his bike ride through Minneapolis and showed a photo he took of the fall foliage. | Photo by Eleanor King, Minnesota Daily

David Byrne in Minneapolis in photos

by Eleanor King | Multimedia Editor | Published Nov. 6, 2025

David Byrne encapsulated his eclectic and energetic stage personality with matching blue jumpsuits and flashing colorful lights at the Orpheum Theatre.