As the Minnesota Gophers kick off its 2026 season against Eastern Illinois, running back Darius Taylor and defensive lineman Anthony Smith step up as the heart and hustle of Dinkytown. Here is how mentorship, family motivation, and unfinished business brought them back to lead.
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Gopher junior has NFL in his sights
Minnesota opens the 2025 season Thursday vs Buffalo. Defensive end Anthony Smith says the Gophers have been building toward this since January and are ready.
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“Greetings From” celebrates Minnesota’s iconic signage at Augsburg University
Augsburg University’s “Greetings From” exhibit, curated by designer Kelsi Sharp, celebrates Minnesota’s hand-painted signage tradition and local visual history. On view through June 30.
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Barber keeps legacy of Milo’s on 4th alive in Dinkytown
Milo’s on 4th is a legendary barbershop in the Dinkytown area of the University of Minnesota (southeast Minneapolis), having longstanding and loyal customers since 1969. However, in 2011, many in Dinkytown thought the legendary barbershop, owned by Milo David and Dave Watts, would close down for good, with circulated reports of “finals cuts.” One thing […]