Daily Breakdown

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

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February 18, 2026

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.

If this newsletter isn’t enough, I suggest venturing to our website.

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Alexis Letang | Editor-in-Chief | [email protected]

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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. 

 

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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.

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Podcasts

ICE enforcement, city-wide protests and safety fears mark start of semester

Hear from students, faculty and protestors on what it has been like living amid an unprecedented time, amid rising human rights concerns and discussion of legal recourse.

by Lucas Vasquez and Grace Aigner