As I write this, I can’t help but wonder what happened to the snow that was predicted to fall upon the Twin Cities this weekend. I mean, I don’t miss it. And wherever it is, it can stay there, but I am just shocked.
I am not really shocked by Minnesota’s unpredictable weather. I have been here for four years and grew up in Wisconsin; I am not surprised when the weather forecasts don’t come true. I would be shocked if you didn’t continue on to the rest of the newsletter to read about AI’s effect on Minnesotan workers, Gophers women’s hockey roster and a video about UMN’s ultimate frisbee club.
Stay golden,
Alexis Letang | Editor-in-Chief | [email protected]
Top Story
The North Star Policy Action report on the impacts of generative AI was published late February. | Image by Hannah Reynolds, the Minnesota Daily
Report says Minnesota workers face highest generative AI exposure in the Midwest
by Maja Holmen | Junior City Reporter | Published April 5, 2026
A report from North Star Policy Action says Minnesota workers have the highest generative AI exposure in the Midwest and the 10th-highest in the nation.
The report defines AI exposure as when half or more of a worker’s tasks could be partially or wholly accomplished by generative AI. According to calculations in the report, 17% of the state’s workforce, or roughly 500,000 workers, were at high risk of having their jobs altered or replaced by AI.
Rep. David Gottfried (DFL-Roseville) is one of the lawmakers who put regulating AI at the head of his priorities. In the 2026 legislative session, he sponsored several AI-related bills, including how artificial intelligence pertains to electronic monitoring and job displacement.
News
Minnesota media professionals say Google AI Overview poses threat to news
By Seamus Haney | Campus Reporter
Google’s AI Overview, an integrated service that summarizes results at the top of a Google search, severely limits website traffic obtained from search results, many Minnesota media professionals and journalists say, leaving traditional media organizations scrambling to adjust.
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Opinion
Opinion: In Minnesota, home is where no money is
By Matthew Jegers | Columnist
As we address fraud, we can’t let housing assistance fall through the cracks.
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Arts & Entertainment
Feminist Student Activist Collective artists showcase art while navigating college life
By Lizzy Nyoike | A&E Reporter
A Feminist Student Activist Collective event highlighted creativity while students navigate time, cost and academic demands.
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Sports
Gopher women’s hockey core likely to return as new additions start
By Samantha Roering | Sports Reporter
As college hockey turnover increases, the Gophers will face challenges to recruit and replace Abbey Murphy.
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Chasing a national championship with the UMN Ultimate Frisbee club
by Neil Roy | Video Reporter | Published April 4, 2026
Video reporter Neil Roy heads to a University of Minnesota ultimate frisbee practice. Members of the club talk about what the sport means to them, camaraderie and future aspirations for the team.
