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A sidewalk in Dinkytown as seen on Monday, March 18.

Spring break starts out soggy for UMN area

by Dylan Anderson
Published March 23, 2019
February's record snowfall has started to melt, causing flooded streets, yards and basements around the University.
The Arrow apartments, formerly known as Prime Place, on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 in Minneapolis.

Chemical analysis finds potential health risks for former workers at The Arrow

by Cleo Krejci
Published March 20, 2019
After three workers went to the emergency room in September, a string of tests on carpeting tiles installed in the building identified potential risks to former carpet layers.
The Glendale Townhome complex is a 184-unit public housing project owned by the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority and is the only public row-house development left in the U.S.

Movement to preserve Prospect Park public housing sees pushback

by Imani Cruzen
Published March 13, 2019
City Council member Cam Gordon has nominated the Glendale Townhomes for historic designation.
An aerial photo of I-94 taken in April 2018.

Project aims to reconnect local communities divided by Interstate 94

by Emma Dill
Published March 13, 2019
Rethinking I-94 looks to address transportation concerns of students and others across the Twin Cities.
Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association committee of urban design meets at the Purple Onion on Wednesday, March 6.

Student-led Marcy-Holmes committee to focus on neighborhood design

by Imani Cruzen
Published March 11, 2019
The Urban Design and Infrastructure Committee heard from residents on pedestrian safety and accessibility Wednesday.
The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood as seen on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

Federal tax incentive program may affect Cedar-Riverside

by Miguel Octavio
Published March 6, 2019
The Opportunity Zones program aims to encourage long-term growth in low-income communities, but efforts have been met with fears of gentrification.
A group plays a game of pick-up basketball at Holmes Park located in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood of Minneapolis. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has money designated for renovations that are set to start in 2018.

Crime around the University dropped with temperatures in January, report says

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published March 4, 2019
The University’s surrounding neighborhoods saw a slight decrease in nonviolent crimes in January, according to a recent Gopher Watch report.
Pedestrians walk through Dinkytown on Oct. 13, 2017.

Greater Dinkytown Project aims to engage students with the community

by Miguel Octavio
Published March 4, 2019
A report of the project proposals, including community programming, business options, public spaces and improved transportation, will be completed in the spring.
Parked cars along 12th Avenue Southeast in the Marcy Holmes Neighborhood. Auto thefts in Marcy-Holmes are up 38 percent from last year.

Safety concerns prompt officials to address Marcy-Holmes residents

by Emma Dill
Published March 2, 2019
An uptick in violent crime has made students and others uneasy about neighborhood safety.
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

Urban farming to come to Marcy-Holmes

by Imani Cruzen
Published February 25, 2019
The newly active Marcy-Holmes environmental committee plans to start urban farming throughout the neighborhood this summer.

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