The Minnesota Republic

Ice Skating Brought to you by Van Cleve Park

Charlie Rapheal, Editor • December 7, 2022

The ice skating rinks at Van Cleve Park are well under way in response to the colder weather around the University of Minnesota. The park is managed by Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, and they...

New Ideas on How We Should Run State Elections

Charlie Eggers, Editor • November 16, 2022

Just over a week ago, we found out the results from the 2022 midterm election on November 8th, 2022. Many of the results were unsurprising and the polls were very accurate in forecasting this year's winners. In...

Your New Favorite Club at the U of M

Charlie Rapheal, Editor • October 5, 2022

A new club has touched down at the University of Minnesota, and anyone can join. It’s common sense that everybody is born with an instinctual urge to get out and move around. School may have you stuck...

Fall Arrives at the University of Minnesota, but Crime Remains

Maggie Fliszar, Editor • October 5, 2022

In his opening remarks at the Public Safety Forum, held on August 24th in Cowles Auditorium, Minneapolis’ Community Safety Commissioner Dr. Cedric Alexander made a promise to the students, faculty, and...

Rankings within the UMN show Bright Future Ahead

Haley Wolff, Contributor • September 23, 2022

The 2022-23 College rankings are in and it is time to see where the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities stands! U.S. News & World Resort compared over 1500 US bachelor’s degree-granting institutions...

Coming Soon – Ties Lounge and Rooftop

MPLS Ties hopes to 'tie' the community together by providing a unique experience

Ben Deters, Contributor • February 7, 2022

Arising from humble beginnings, a brand called MPLS Ties emanated onto the Minneapolis promotional party and entertainment scene. MPLS Ties owners Tommy Joyce, Gene Sanguma, and Stevie Moman came together...

7 of THE BEST Coffee Places in the Twin Cities for University of Minnesota Students

Alyssa Abke, Editor • February 3, 2022

Café Astoria 180 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55102 This is by far the best coffee place in East St. Paul, maybe even in the entire Twin Cities. Café Astoria is known for their delicious pastries, smoothie...

Polo G Sold-Out Concert at The Armory: Fans Make or Break Show

Casey McCabe, Vice President • December 15, 2021

Polo G’s second stop on his “Hall of Fame” tour hit the Armory, selling out the venue. Although the energy was palpable going into the show, it quickly became a reminder of how fans can make or break...

Artist Profile: Allan Kingdom

Casey McCabe, Vice President • December 1, 2021

Allan Kingdom, real name Allan Kyariga, is a Canadian born rapper and musician who grew up here in the Twin Cities; St. Paul to be exact. “My musical style is pretty international I would say, I take...

LineLeap: The University’s Greatest Asset

Arthur Graham, Contributor • December 1, 2021

As most people know one of the largest aspects of the social life at The University of Minnesota include the nightlife, and for most upperclassmen a large part of that experience includes going out to...

Frey Wins Re-Election, Ballot Measure to Remove Police Department Fails: Minneapolis Election Results

Jack Radomski, Editor • November 10, 2021

November 2 was an important date for Minneapolis residents. Election day featured important races for the mayor, city council positions, and ballot measures that would affect all Minneapolis residents....

A new era: the Timberwolves begin resurgence under new management

Ethan Olson, Editor-in-Chief • October 28, 2021

Timberwolves fans had all the reason to be excited about their team's future at the start of this NBA season. Exemplified by the $1.5 billion deal done by Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore to acquire the ball...