We only have 10 more days of February, but you have weeks left of the Daily Breakdown.
Today, there’s coverage of the “ICE Out” concert that happened over the weekend, an opinion piece about how America does not take women’s sexual assault cases seriously, a small update on the man who fell through ice on the Mississippi River near campus and more.
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The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Water Patrol deputies began searching for a man who fell through the ice near the University of Minnesota Rowing Club late afternoon, Friday, Feb. 13 2026. | Photo by Nate Unger
Man drowns after falling through ice on Mississippi River, Hennepin County officials confirm
by Nicolas Scibelli | Campus Reporter | Published Feb. 17, 2026
A man drowned in the Mississippi River Friday afternoon near the University of Minnesota’s East Bank campus after falling through thin ice, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office said. On Saturday, officials said they recovered the body using sonar equipment.
HSCO did not release the name of the man.
A water patrol unit began recovery efforts on Friday evening but was initially unsuccessful, according to a statement released by HCSO officials.
News
The UMN opioid overdose prevention efforts, on and around campus
By Rakeb Azeze | Investigative Reporter
UMN is responding to fentanyl and other opioid overdoses with campus emergency preparedness, despite overdoses decreasing nationally.
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Opinion
Opinion: Why do influential men get away with assaulting women?
By Callie Burch | Columnist
America’s cycle of sexual abuse will continue until we start caring about women.
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Arts & Entertainment
Neighborism in action: How the Twin Cities music scene built a movement
By Emma Vasa | A&E Reporter
Led by Twin Cities United Performers, the five-hour showcase at First Avenue featured more than 20 musical acts and raised an estimated $70,000 for local charities.
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Sports
Gophers women’s basketball beats Nebraska for 7th straight win
By Samantha Roering | Sports Reporter
On Thursday night, the Gopher women’s basketball team was looking for its seventh consecutive win.
