Minneapolis City Council seeks to replace some 911 calls with mental health response team by Samantha Hendrickson Published December 9, 2020 Callers would have the option to contact a mental health professional without the professional being accompanied by a police officer.
Loring Bar & Restaurant’s new lease on life by Samantha Woodward Published December 8, 2020 After a century of iterations, Loring Pasta Bar is revamping as a coffee shop-restaurant hybrid while paying homage to its history.
Campus crime update: Fall sees major crime upticks for University neighborhoods by Samantha Hendrickson Published December 5, 2020 University of Minnesota neighborhoods aren’t exempt from Minneapolis’ increase in both violent and property crimes.
Malcolm Yards set to move forward following county funding by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter Published December 1, 2020 The county allocated $250,000 for affordable housing, but the developer still needs at least $1.8 million to start construction by the end of 2021.
Neighborhoods 2020 shifts neighborhood funding to prioritize equity by Lydia Morrell Published November 26, 2020 City Council recently passed the plan, but organizations worry that the funding will not support the equity goals.
Council member Steve Fletcher continues fight against facial recognition tech by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter Published November 24, 2020 Experts say the technology is largely inaccurate, especially in identifying people of color.
Southeast Como church may become historical landmark by Megan Phillips, City Reporter Published November 22, 2020 Debates and plans for the church have circulated in the neighborhood for years.
New Mixed Blood program to use storytelling to break down health stigmas by Katelyn Vue Published November 19, 2020 The program will create dialogue about reproductive education, mental health and substance abuse in East African communities.
Community-University Health Care Center adapts to changing needs during COVID-19 by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter Published November 16, 2020 CUHCC, located in the Phillips neighborhood, has had a long history of changing to meet the needs of the area's immigrant residents and residents of color.
East Phillips urban farm lawsuit against the city stalls by Lydia Morrell Published November 11, 2020 Neighbors are worried that the city will continue to move forward with demolition, ceasing plans for an indoor urban farm.
