- The Minnesota Daily
- Posts
- Daily Summer Recap - Part 2
Daily Summer Recap - Part 2
August 13th, 2025
Good morning,
A good news story is like a classic Southern saying.
Like being able to say “I do declare”, these stories we have for you on the Recap are timeless, informative and your friends will love to hear them worked into conversation. Today, we have details on the University’s 2025 budget change, a “Superman” movie review, and our updates on the (quickly upcoming) Teamsters strike. Holler at your friends, let them know.
Get to reading for a couple of stories finer than frog’s fur.
Yeehaw,
Sam Hill | Managing Editor, [email protected]
Top Story
The vote passed as union members voted in overwhelming approval of the strike. Photo courtesy of Teamsters.
UMN Teamsters labor union strike vote passes
By Sara Hussein and Tyler Church | Published August 7, 2025
The University of Minnesota’s Teamsters Local 320, a workers’ union chapter based in Minneapolis, announced Thursday morning that the union has filed an intent to strike with the University as labor negotiations and discussions surrounding a new bargaining agreement have stagnated.
The union, made up of over 1,400 University service workers across all five University campuses, voted to allow a strike on July 24, with 97% of voting members in favor. The union announced in a press release Thursday plans to strike beginning Aug. 20, unless the University agrees to restart negotiations.
Jackson Kerr, the lead negotiator for the union, said the Teamsters’ negotiations with the University have stagnated, as the University has refused to address key issues. This refusal is what has pushed the union to begin the process of striking, which Kerr said is an outcome nobody at the University wants.
News
 | UMN approves operating budget, controversial tuition hikes and academic program cutsby Hannah Reynolds and Sara Hussein | Published June 19, 2025. The budget outlines the largest tuition increase in over a decade amid federal and state funding losses, claims of administrative ‘bloat.’ |
Arts & Entertainment
 | ‘Superman’ Soars AgainBy Ziggy Keairns | Published July 15, 2025. Gunn’s 2025 “Superman” reboot captures heart, humor and the comic book spirit in a fresh take that feels both new and nostalgic. |
More from the Daily
More in the World
NYT - Young adults talk about the state of Health Insurance.
WAPO - USDA Agricultural funding is slowing to a trickle.
STRIB - Info about the St. Paul ransomware attack.
The Guardian - An interesting opinion piece on the German Green Party.
BBC - Kentucky Bourbon sales are decreasing, partly due to tariffs.
Quote of the Day:
“The University gave me an opportunity to interact with the African American community, who are doing great things in Minnesota. The experience also provided me with the opportunity to learn about the American culture.”
Today’s top photos
The Do Portugal Circus Tour combines performers from jugglers to aerialist bringing electrifying artistry to an intimate ring, where every act celebrated live performance. Image by Ziggy Keairns
 Many gathered in St. Paul on June 14 for the No Kings protest. | Photo by Leslie Bleess |  The Gophers have the 13th ranked 2026 recruiting class according to 247sports. | Photo by Nate Unger |