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Jacob "Beetlejuice" Williams hanging out around Royal Cigar and Tobacco with a squirrel. Courtesy of Jacob Williams.

Surviving homelessness in Minneapolis with Beetlejuice

by Spencer White
Published January 3, 2025

Riding on a black and blue bike through Dinkytown, spokes lined with Christmas lights and a large Bluetooth speaker on his back blaring music, Jacob Williams, known by friends as Beetlejuice, heads to...

Omar has been in the U.S. Congress since 2018, becoming the first woman of color, Muslim and Somali representative in Congress.

Rep. Ilhan Omar named Minnesota’s most inspirational immigrant

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published December 30, 2024

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and other Somali leaders across the state share feelings of encouragement and honor after Omar was recognized as the most inspiring immigrant in Minnesota. Omar, who has...

The fare changes result from Metro Transit preparing for its first systemwide update of fare collection equipment.

Metro Transit fare changes coming in January

by Katrina Bailey
Published December 22, 2024

The Metropolitan Council approved several changes to simplify and lower public transportation fares, slated to start Jan. 1, 2025. Approved on Nov. 13, the changes include reducing the cost of all-day...

Minneapolis synagogue targeted with swastika graffiti

by Katrina Bailey
Published December 20, 2024

Two swastikas were spray-painted outside the entrance of the Minneapolis Temple Israel synagogue on Monday. The symbols were found on a door and pillar on the temple’s Emerson Avenues South entrance,...

The impact of Minnesota’s Scandinavian Heritage on its contemporary culture.

How Minnesota keeps its Scandinavian heritage alive

by Samantha Siedow
Published December 16, 2024

When Swedish, Norwegian and Danish immigrants first set foot in Minnesota, they came for the promise of land and opportunity, but they remained determined to preserve their culture and traditions. Nearly...

The MPRB has not released a timeline as to when the phone lines will be back up.

Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board phone lines down after cyberattack

by Katrina Bailey
Published December 15, 2024

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s (MPRB) phone lines continue to be down after its technology systems were attacked nearly three weeks ago on Nov. 20. Temporary phone lines were created...

Starting in fall 2025, Radius Hall will no longer be a University housing option.

Radius Hall no longer student housing as University ends lease

by Maya Bell
Published December 15, 2024

Radius Hall will no longer be student housing as University of Minnesota officials announced they ended their lease with the company overseeing the apartments.Some students who lived at Radius are...

The tradition returns to Nicollet Mall after being canceled in 2023 due to lack of funding. Courtesy of Dusty Hoskovec.

Holidazzle festival returns to Downtown

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published December 15, 2024

Holidazzle returns to Minneapolis at Nicollet Mall between Dec. 18 and 22 with live entertainment, free roller skating, visits from Santa, a pub crawl, an 18-foot yeti statue and more. The Holidazzle...

A sign outside the clinic’s van allows people to choose what items they need and the van’s team will package it for them.

New clinic offering HIV testing and prevention opens on Nicollet

by Katrina Bailey
Published December 13, 2024

The Aliveness Project opened its first public THRIVE clinic on World Aids Day on Dec. 1. Located on Nicollet Avenue, the clinic offers confidential human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing, counseling...

Transplants from more than 20 states have settled in Minnesota since a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in 2023.

Trump reelection spurs relocation concerns for transgender transplants

by Hannah Ward
Published December 11, 2024

Former president Donald Trump’s reelection is igniting fears of anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and federal restrictions on gender-affirming care for trans people of all ages.At an event in August, Trump...

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