Daily Breakdown

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Author

Sam Hill
April 21, 2026

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!

 

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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.

 

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Podcasts

An AI makerspace open to everyone

Whether curious or critical of AI, students are invited to explore its possibilities in Walter Library