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Lydia McAnerney poses for a portrait at Prospect Park Water Tower. Lydia apart of Southeast Seniors, is interviewing public members to get stories of community life in Marcy-Holmes, SE Como and Prospect Park neighborhoods.

Oral history project will feature elders’ accounts of neighborhoods through time

by J.D. Duggan
Published August 2, 2018
Neighborhood Memories, a project by Southeast Seniors, will see University students interview neighborhood seniors.
From left, Joshua Preston, Patricia Torres Ray, Ilhan Omar and Mohamud Noor.

A student guide to the 60B and 5th Congressional District primaries

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published August 2, 2018
The Minnesota Daily sat down with candidates in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District and House District 60B races to discuss issues such as affordable housing and the cost of higher education ahead of the primary election on Aug. 14.
Freshman Mackenzie Padington competes in the women's 500 yard freestyle at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center on Saturday, Jan. 27.

Minnesota’ women’s swimmer qualifies for international competition

by David Mullen
Published August 2, 2018
Gophers swimmer Mackenzie Padington took home three gold medals at the Canadian Trials and has qualified for the Pan Pacific Swimming Championship in Tokyo in August.
A protest occurred in downtown Minneapolis on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 after the announcement to not charge the two police officers involved in the death of Thurman Blevins. 

Hundreds protest lack of prosecution in Thuman Blevins shooting

by Helen Sabrowsky and Cleo Krejci
Published August 1, 2018
Protesters gathered in downtown Minneapolis following the release of body camera footage in the fatal shooting of Thurman Blevins by Minneapolis police.

One Two Three Sushi in Dinkytown to close

by Hannah Ovcharchyn
Published August 1, 2018
The sushi restaurant, located on 14th Ave. SE., will close after Tuesday.

Editorial: Students deserve a voice in the upcoming presidential search

by Daily Editorial Board
Published August 1, 2018
The University of Minnesota has the opportunity to make a substantial change in its leadership, and students should be involved.

Venkata: With Bird taking flight and Lime trickling into the Twin Cities, regulation of services is left to catch up

by Uma Venkata
Published August 1, 2018
New electric scooter and dockless bicycle companies are expanding quicker than expected, while leaving public safety in the dust.

Haasch: Crossing fandom borders merits excitement, not “Panic!”

by Palmer Haasch
Published August 1, 2018
Living vicariously through other fans while experiencing events for the first time is a valuable and worthwhile experience.

Zero waste Tare Market hosts first pop-up this weekend

by Maddy Folstein
Published August 1, 2018
The market, launched by a team of passionate zero waste fans, offers plastic-free, sustainable products.
The contents of Ed Nelson’s suitcase, the only item Nelson took with when he left the Hair Shaft on June 24. Nelson has been a barber in Dinkytown for 49 years. “The only bad thing is we’re packing up and leaving. Tonight’s my last night. When I take my suitcase there, that’s the end of it,” Nelson said. “If I could, I’d work until my ambulance takes me out.”

Closing time approaches for several Dinkytown businesses

by Tiffany Bui
Published July 31, 2018
While some of the tenants look for a new location, Dinkytown Optical set up shop Monday.

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