Good morning, U.S.A,
Today’s newsletter is a musical crime scene. If you scroll down to investigate — you might just find some Prince on the evidence.
Seriously though — check out a special Prince podcast on the Daily Beat and what Minneapolis is doing a decade after Prince’s death. Also, Special Olympics USA comes to UMN, meet Spring Jam’s Battle of the Bands contestants, and Isabella McCauley scales the UMN Golf pinnacle.
We always have more for ya. Thanks for reading, and check out what we have!
Ominus Dominus,
Sam Hill | Managing Editor | [email protected]
Top Story
Music and Minneapolis: Remembering Prince 10 years later
by Ceci Heinen and Sophia Arndt | Published April 20, 2026
Ten years ago today, Minneapolis musician Prince died due to an overdose, ending his historic and revolutionary music career. Hear from local experts about Prince’s musical genius and his lasting legacy.
Also available on Spotify!
City
More than sports: Special Olympics USA Games coming to UMN this summer
By Maja Holmen | City Reporter
Athlete Lucy Haugland and board member David Booth say the 2026 Games will highlight friendship, leadership and inclusion.
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Opinion
Opinion: We need to stop glorifying losing sleep
By Matthew Jagers | Columnist
No amount of caffeine will stave off the effects of long-term sleep deprivation.
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Arts & Entertainment
Porch performances to festival stages: A Q&A with the Spring Jam bands
By Abbey Mulcahy | A&E Reporter
With Spring Jam less than a week away, take a second to get familiar with some of the groups who will be on the big stage.
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Sports
Isabella McCauley is taking it one shot at a time with Gophers women’s golf
By Samantha Roering | Sports Reporter
After finding her rhythm at the Boilermaker Classic, senior Isabella McCauley is leaning into the moments that matter most as her final postseason begins.
