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P.E.A.S.E. Academy building on Dec. 6, 2023.

P.E.A.S.E. Academy cultivates stability, community, support during holiday season

by Grace Aigner
Published December 6, 2023
The holidays can be especially difficult for people in addiction recovery, students and staff share why.
A community garden in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood.

Minneapolis residents take to the gardens

by Jack O’Connor
Published December 5, 2023
Community and public gardens have grown exponentially in Minneapolis thanks to the passionate work of volunteers.
It's imperative students understand their rights as tenants to lease, effectively.

Property managers, legal services are two sides of the same coin

by Grace Aigner
Published December 3, 2023
The current leasing season at the University brings busyness for legal services and property management for contrasting reasons.
The Varsity Theater on Nov. 6, 2023.

MHNA seeks to designate Varsity Theater as independent historical landmark

by Grace Aigner
Published November 29, 2023
MHNA board of directors discussed designation in response to the Varsity being listed as non-contributing in the draft guidelines for the Dinkytown Commercial Historic District.
Metro Transit bus and Gopher Trip on April 23, 2023.

Universal Transit Pass used for 1.8 million rides in first year

by Hannah Ward
Published November 19, 2023
Earlier this year, the UTP expanded to cover public transportation for many University employees following union negotiations.
The Book House in Dinkytown, captured on June 28, 2022.

In an era of chains, locally-owned Dinkytown stores persevere

by Jack O'Connor
Published November 15, 2023
Local business owners are fighting back against the trend that has seen more than half of all Dinkytown businesses being chain stores or non-locally-owned.
The Dinkytown McDonalds reopened on Nov. 14.

Dinkytown McDonald’s makes its official return

by Grace Aigner and Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 15, 2023
Opening night brings a (Mc)flurry of business and excitement for the return of the former Dinkytown staple.
Sign directing patrons to Mill City Farmers Market on Nov. 4.

Spring greens in March: Mill City Farmers Market transitions to winter hours

by Grace Aigner
Published November 12, 2023
Operation through colder months helps promote business for local vendors and foster community.
Four neighborhoods, four secret gems near UMN

Four neighborhoods, four secret gems near UMN

by Jack O'Connor
Published November 7, 2023
Drinks, art, theater and other entertainment are available in the University’s surrounding neighborhoods.
Varsity Theater (left), Blarney Pub and Grill (bottom right) and the one story brick building on the northwest corner of 4th St SE and 14th Ave SE (top right), on November 6, 2023.

Preserving Dinkytown: Commercial Historic District design guidelines spark conversation and concern

by Grace Aigner
Published November 6, 2023
Eight years after it was first proposed, the city has resumed discussion of Dinkytown’s Commercial Historic District guidelines draft.

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