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Daily Summer Recap - Part 3
August 15th, 2025
Good morning,
It’s Friday. And as I sit in the valley of the shadow of death, I look at my summer break and realize there’s nothin’ left. Luckily, The Daily has been grinding out stories to prepare us for our inevitable return to Gopher-land. Today we have stories on Gov. Walz’ regent appointments, a tasteful op-ed on regent-campus relations and a deep dive into state fair history.
And for world news, keep scrolling for stories on upcoming Russia-U.S. talks, the declining alcohol consumption rate and a BBC culture piece on a little-known Italian tradition — cooking chicken in the sand.
Enjoy the reads,
Sam Hill | Managing Editor, [email protected]
Top Story
These appointments will serve interim roles on the Board. | File photo, MN Daily
Governor Walz announces new UMN Regent appointments
By Tyler Church and Alexis Letang | Published August 12, 2025
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced his selections for the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents Tuesday afternoon, after a deadlocked legislative process left four seats vacant as of July 1.
Joel Bergstrom, Samuel Heins, Ellen Luger and Kowsar Mohamed will serve as interim regents on the board until the Minnesota House and Senate are able to hold a joint session and appoint their official selections.
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News
 | A look back at 170 years of state fair historyby Addie Manthey | Published Aug. 10, 2025The Great Minnesota Get-Together will take place in St. Paul from Aug. 21 to Sept. 1. |
Opinion
 | Opinion: New regents mean new opportunitiesBy Matthew Jagers | Published Aug 5, 2025The appointment of new Board of Regents members can help bridge the gap between the administration and students. |
More from the Daily
More in the World
NYT - Putin’s strategy for upcoming Ukraine peace talks.
WAPO - American’s drinking habits are declining.
STRIB - Tariffs are affecting the Minnesota labor market.
The Guardian - France recently acknowledged its colonial history in Cameroon.
BBC - The locals of Italian island Ischia cook their food in volcanic sand.
Quote of the Day:
“Agriculture continues to be the foundation of Minnesota; it’s an industry that we can’t do without, but it changes. We acknowledge that through education, through things that people learn, they change their industry, and the University is a part of that.”
Photo of the Day
Faye Webster opened her set at Palace Theatre in St. Paul with “But not Kiss” from her 2024 album “Underdressed at the Symphony.” | Photo by Summer Rabold