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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UMN neighborhoods see crime increase compared to beginning of 2020 by Ethan Fine Published February 20, 2021 The Marcy-Holmes, Como, Prospect Park and Cedar Riverside neighborhoods have all seen property and violent crimes over the last month.
Minneapolis City Council unanimously votes yes on facial recognition technology ban by Samantha Hendrickson Published February 20, 2021 Advocates are now pushing for the ban at the county and state levels, though some question how effective the ban will be.
Minneapolis council members consider cap on rent increases by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter Published February 19, 2021 A majority of renter households in University-area neighborhoods are considered cost burdened.