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Robbery reported Tuesday morning in Dinkytown, per SAFE-U notification

Robbery reported Tuesday morning in Dinkytown, per SAFE-U notification

by Nathanael Ashton-Piper
Published March 9, 2021
The three suspects allegedly assaulted a victim and took their wallet.
Stylist Jared Swanegan trims Tim Krolsek's beard in front of the University Lutheran Church of Hope on Saturday, March 6. The church hosted a drop-in event for unhoused people, offering free haircuts, hot meals, jackets and supplies.

Dinkytown organizations offer haircuts and more to unsheltered neighbors

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published March 8, 2021
At the University Lutheran Church of Hope this weekend, those who needed it could drop in for a hot meal, supplies and other resources.
Minneapolis City Council Ward 2 Candidate Tom Anderson poses for a portrait on Franklin Ave. bridge on Tuesday, March 2. Anderson has been a Minneapolis resident for 14 years, 10 of which have been in Ward 2.

Minneapolis Ward 2 City Council candidate brings public service approach

by Samantha Woodward
Published March 6, 2021
Tom Anderson uses his skills as a past educator to contend for Ward 2 city council seat and unify the community.
The entrance of I-94 pictured from the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood on Thursday, Feb. 25. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is currently hearing citizen concerns about the highway's impact on Cedar-Riverside communities.

Rethinking I-94: How the freeway impacted Cedar-Riverside

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published March 6, 2021
As the state reimagines the freeway, neighbors want officials to improve walkability in the West Bank neighborhood.
Robin Wonsley Worlobah poses for a portrait in Coffman Union on March 1, 2021.

Minneapolis Ward 2 City Council challenger brings grassroots approach to change

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published March 4, 2021
Robin Wonsley Worlobah is vying for the seat in the November election with a focus on the working class and community organizing.
Patrick Clough, the owner of Oaks TW Hardware, poses for a portrait with his dog Frankie on Tuesday, March 2. Oaks TW Hardware is closing after 109 years.

Oaks TW Hardware closes after 109 years in Southeast Como

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published March 4, 2021
Owner Patrick Clough and his dog Frankie have long provided a sense of community in the ever-shifting neighborhood, residents say.
Tony Zaccardi, the curent owner of Palmer’s Bar, poses for a portrait outside of the bar on Monday, March 1. Palmer's Bar will reopen sometime within the next few weeks.

Palmer’s Bar fundraiser aids reopening

by Lydia Morrell
Published March 3, 2021
After closing in November, the West Bank mainstay plans to reopen with help from several community fundraisers.
SECIA Member and Como Cares co-founder Cody Hoerning poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Feb. 23 near Van Cleve Park. Como Cares is a group focused on mental health crisis counseling and connecting the community through events and outreach.

Como Cares could be Southeast Como’s police alternative

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published February 24, 2021
From yard care to crisis intervention, Como Cares hopes to change the narrative of what it means to be there for your neighbor.
A rendering of the 4th Street Apartments, which was approved by the Minneapolis Planning Commission earlier this month.

Seven-story Dinkytown apartment moves forward

by Jasmine Snow
Published February 22, 2021
The building will be located at the site of Hideaway and Cosmic Bean Dispensary in the core of Dinkytown.
The Riverside Park sign on a snowy Sunday, Feb. 21. The Minneapolis Park Board voted for $400,000 to go toward youth outreach to help prevent violence. $50,000 will go to youth outreach in Cedar-Riverside.

Minneapolis park board invests excess funds in youth violence prevention

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published February 22, 2021
As part of the Walt Dziedzic Innovation Fund, $50,000 will go toward youth outreach in Cedar-Riverside.

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