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Prospect Park around the Metro Green Line stop in June 2020. Several apartment buildings and the Fresh Thyme grocery store were built in the past couple years.

Prospect Park’s 10 year changes

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published October 26, 2021
The developments in the neighborhood have been anything but accidental.
The exterior of Darul Quba Cultural Center in Cedar-Riverside on Monday, Oct. 11. The building has been a target of frequent vandalization.

Vandalism impacts Cedar-Riverside mosques and businesses

by Olivia Stevens
Published October 15, 2021
Residents search for creative solutions to a longstanding problem.
A rendering of the Flats at Malcolm Yards, which is set to break ground in early 2022 and will be a six-story building with 143 workforce, or affordable housing, units. Photo courtesy of Wall Companies.

Malcolm Yards apartments to break ground in 2022

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published October 12, 2021
When complete, the complex will include parks, housing and office spaces
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

Minneapolis reinstates 5 cent bag fee

by Karisa Erickson
Published October 9, 2021
With the goal of encouraging customers to bring in their own reusable bags, Minneapolis is attempting a step to minimize plastic waste.
The Van Cleve Park sign sits in Van Cleve Park on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021.

Como Cookout to return on October 3

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published September 30, 2021

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect a change in the date of the event due to the weather forecast. The Como Cookout, a neighborhood barbeque event, will return on Oct. 3 from 1 p.m...

A rendering of the apartment that ATES will power.

Green energy is coming to Prospect Park

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published September 28, 2021
The Towerside Innovation District will use an aquifer to save 550 thousand tons of carbon from entering the atmosphere.
Frey’s recommended budget includes nearly $192 million for policing

Frey’s recommended budget includes nearly $192 million for policing

by Olivia Stevens
Published September 28, 2021
Frey plans to hire 150 new officers by the end of the year.
The Vicinity Apartments, one of several apartments in Minneapolis providing short-term rentals, is seen on Monday, July 29 2019.

Frustrations rise with Minnesota rent assistance program

by Karisa Erickson
Published September 25, 2021
With the promise of distributing $518 million in rent relief, the Minnesota Department of Housing is faced with complaints on the application process and speed of distribution.
Pastor Doug Donley stands in front of one of the rain gardens outside of University Baptist Church, Tuesday, Sept. 21. The Church’s four rain gardens are estimated to filter through 133,000 gallons of rain water each year.

Four rain gardens installed at University Baptist Church

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published September 24, 2021
The gardens will filter pollutants out of stormwater before it goes into the Mississippi River.
Lyft recently suspended the Nice Ride program in Minnesota.

Students earning financial aid eligible for $5 bike memberships

by Olivia Stevens
Published September 23, 2021
New this year, Nice Ride for All is offering discounted bike rides to all University students who receive federal grants.

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