Daily Breakdown

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025

Mornin’!

We survived the supposed wild weather of yesterday and made it to the last full week of classes. You did it! We still have two more full weeks of news, though, so stay with us just a bit longer before you check out after finals.

Meanwhile, why don’t you meander down this newsletter to find the news that interests you? I could take a guess, but that would ruin all the fun.

Cheers,

Amelia Roessler | Managing Editor | [email protected]

Top Story

The Minneapolis DFL Party changed the location of the Ward 2 convention three times over a four-day period.

Political student groups frustrated by Minneapolis DFL’s poor communication, bad planning

by Alexandra DeYoe | Published April 28, 2025

ome students are frustrated with the Minneapolis DFL Party over a lack of communication and an effort to move the Ward 2 convention to the summer.

The Minneapolis DFL Party changed location three times due to unfavorable timing and concerns with the venue locations, party officials said. Student groups and the local city council member said moving the convention to the summer would effectively shut out students from the process.

During election years, the Minneapolis DFL hosts conventions in each ward to select two party officers and endorse city council candidates in the coming days.

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News

By Ava Grace | The University of Minnesota student-run and led American Indian Cultural Student Center, or AISCC, hosted their 27th annual spring powwow on April 26 at Maturi Pavilion.

The powwow kicked off around noon as dancers, drummers, singers and vendors gathered for the two Grand Entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Under 100 dancers registered in categories like jingle, juniors, tiny tots and golden age.

Opinion

By Matthew Jegers | As a political science and journalism major, I’d like to think of myself as fairly well-informed when it comes to politics.

My family and I discuss politics often, I pay close attention to the news and I learn about a wide range of political issues through my coursework. What more could I need?

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Arts & Entertainment

By Gabriel Brito | “No More Turning Away,” a photography exhibit documenting homelessness in the Twin Cities, opened Friday at the Kenwood Burroughs Art gallery in downtown Minneapolis.

“You’re really forcing people to engage in something they’re not comfortable engaging in.”

David Fallon

Photographer David Fallon said he spent months documenting life on the streets around the Twin Cities for the exhibition. Fallon said his experience of being homeless in the past inspired his work and dedication to shining a light on marginalized communities.

Sports

By Regan Guirguis | The University of Minnesota dance team won both a gold and silver medal on Friday representing Team USA in Jazz and Pom at the International Cheer Union (ICU) World Championships.