The Minnesota Daily

West Bank community members seek homeless housing options

by Elizabeth Smith, [email protected]
Published January 22, 2015

City restrictions block efforts to house the area’s growing homeless population.

Blueprint for Action raises youth violence concerns

by Nick Wicker
Published January 21, 2015

Cedar-Riverside community members question the results of the seven-year-old plan to prevent youth violence.

Students robbed in SE Como and Prospect Park

by Morgan Wolfe
Published January 21, 2015

A repeat offender was also arrested for trespassing over the weekend.

Neighborhood groups decry Hodges’ plan

by Ethan Nelson
Published October 30, 2014

Mayor Hodges’ proposal would divert a traditional source of funding from neighborhoods.

University police help bust crime ring

by Nick Wicker
Published September 4, 2014

Four officers worked undercover part time to help with an investigation that led to 20 indictments in August.

As students move out, local program helps salvage items

by Barry Lytton
Published September 2, 2014

Pack & Give Back salvaged almost 70,000 pounds of items last May, organizers said.

Bill to ease money transfers to East Africa

by Kevin Karner
Published September 2, 2014

A federal bill signed last month will streamline oversight of money transfers, but locals involved say problems persist.

5-story hotel prospects look promising

by Taylor Nachtigal
Published August 6, 2014

Some city officials and neighborhood businesses support the plan to build a new hotel in Prospect Park.

Iconic Prospect Park tower to celebrate its 100th year

by Ethan Nelson
Published July 11, 2014

The 110-foot, 150,000-gallon water tower that overlooks Prospect Park will mark its 100th year this weekend. Though the Witch's Hat Water Tower is usually open one day a year, it will be open to the...

Regents extend Kaler’s contract to 2020

by Tyler Gieseke
Published July 9, 2014

His base pay is now $625,250 per year, a 2.5 percent increase from his previous pay.

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