Daily Breakdown

Thursday, April 16, 2026

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Sam Hill
April 16, 2026

Good morning everyone,

Fortune is a fickle thing. Sometimes you are cruising through life with a 4.0 fun average, sometimes you are sending newsletters with two bars from the middle of the woods. Regardless of personal circumstance, though, the Daily will always have something to turn your day around.

On campus, the University is attempting to lay the groundwork for Metro Surge recovery. City has a story about SCOTUS conversion therapy ruling overruling MN law, an opinion on AI ethics and an A&E Prince feature a decade after his death.

Lots to read. I won’t keep ya.

See you Tuesday,

Sam Hill | Managing Editor | [email protected]

Top Story

The Washington Avenue Bridge is the primary connector between the West and East Bank campuses of the University of Minnesota, Mar. 3, 2026. | Image by Nate Unger

The Board of Regents reimagine, renovate and revoke

by Isabella Morden Wheeldon | Campus Reporter | Published April 15, 2026

The Board of Regents met April 9 and 10, attempting to lay the groundwork for recovery after a year of strife and change in Minnesota following Operation Metro Surge.

President Rebecca Cunningham, a fierce healthcare advocate, emphasized her priority of focusing on the University’s healthcare and medical school, which she said would mean renovating the Boynton Health Dental Clinic as part of her plan.

Later, student representatives referenced the abrupt closure of Boynton Health Dental Clinic among their grievances toward the University.

 

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Campus and City

Supreme Court rules in conversion therapy case

By Trevor Dunning | City Reporter

Minnesota law could be overruled in a recent Supreme Court decision.

 

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Opinion

Opinion: It matters who raises the AI infant

By Shayne Tarquinio | Columnist

AI should call everyone’s ethics to action, especially if you’re an AI hater.

 

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Arts & Entertainment

A decade after his death, Prince’s legacy continues to shape Minneapolis

By Lizzy Nyoike | A&E Reporter

Ten years after his death, a new generation is discovering Prince’s impact through the classroom, culture and community memory.

 

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