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Mardelle Madsen, Fran Holmsten and Mary Rafferty walk past a map of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. They walk a loop on the East River Parkway section of the byway every Monday. 

Historic Minneapolis trail makes the cut in governor’s proposal

by Brooke Sheehy
Published February 13, 2020
The last three miles of Grand Rounds, which go through parts of Prospect Park and Como, could receive funding for phase one.
A building owned by Integer, a medical device outsource manufacturer, stands in Southeast Como on Friday, Feb. 7.  The site has recently been identified as producing higher than acceptable levels of trichloroethylene (TCE), an industrial solvent and carcinogen.

Como facility confronts toxic chemical emissions

by Yves De Jesus
Published February 10, 2020
A 2020 report found the Greatbatch-Globe Tool Inc. facility in Como was emitting the chemical TCE above recommended levels.
The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood as seen on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

Following Cedar-Riverside fire, state lawmakers introduce high-rise sprinkler bill

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published February 9, 2020
The bill, requiring automated sprinklers in high-rises statewide, comes after a fire killed five Cedar-Riverside residents in November.
Minneapolis City Council Member Abdi Warsame addresses the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Warsame was selected as the next executive director and CEO for the MPHA.

Grad student, MPHA team up to lower eviction rates

by Erin Rose Baker
Published February 6, 2020
UMN student Weston Merrick is trying to create a better relationship between government services and citizens seeking assistance.
Youth Coordinating Board staff member Iqbal Maxamed speaks to a student during a passing period at Patrick Henry High School on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

For Cedar-Riverside youth program, outreach means coming back home

by J.D. Duggan
Published February 6, 2020
The Youth Coordinating Board spent last summer in Cedar-Riverside. They just received funding for another year.
A street sign denotes the area as a Historic District in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on Tuesday, Jan. 28.  The neighborhood provides housing for a significant number of University students.

UMN class explores neighborhood identities, sociology

by Brooke Sheehy
Published February 6, 2020
"Sociology of Neighborhoods" explores racial covenants, housing changes and social connection.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

UMN Campus Crime Update: January property crimes down, excluding auto theft

by J.D. Duggan
Published February 5, 2020
Minneapolis Police Department sent out an advisory last month for citywide auto theft trends.
Courtesy of Hennepin County.

New Marcy-Holmes development would convert single-family home

by Caitlin Anderson
Published February 4, 2020
Go Gopher Rentals LLC has proposed the property, which would convert a single-family home into denser housing.
City Clerk Casey Carl visits the Prospect Park board meeting on Monday, Jan. 27.

UMN-area representation a key piece of census outreach

by J.D. Duggan
Published February 3, 2020
Officials hope translation and hiring efforts will lead to a more accurate count in the nation's tally ahead of Census Day on April 1.
Courtesy of Kaas Wilson Architects.

New 71-unit apartments bring the new and old to Marcy-Holmes

by Caitlin Anderson
Published February 2, 2020
A new addition to apartments along Central Avenue will bring 71 more units to the area.

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