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Acadia Bar and Grill in Minneapolis, captured on Monday, March 28. Acadia has been closed since a University bus crashed through the building.

Acadia moves forward following UMN bus crash

by Devlin Epding
Published April 12, 2022
The crash extensively damaged the restaurant and the University has put out little information about what happened.
Camdi Restaurant owners, Camdi and Kiet, pose for a photo on the last day before the restaurant closed, Saturday, March 26. Camdi Restaurant was open in Dinkytown for over 35 years.

Camdi restaurant closes after 35 years of business

by Kara Savage
Published April 6, 2022
The Vietnamese restaurant in Dinkytown closed after facing difficulty during the pandemic.
Michelle Kwan poses for a portrait in front of her family-owned restaurant, Keefer Court Bakery and Cafe on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021

Female business owners talk shop during Women’s History Month

by Devlin Epding
Published March 24, 2022
Here are three women-owned businesses to check out around campus.
An activist leads chants as the protestors march towards the 1st Minneapolis Police Precinct on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The protest was held to honor Amir Locke, who was fatally shot by a Minneapolis Police officer earlier this week.

Protestors march for ‘Justice for Amir’ after police killing Wednesday

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published February 5, 2022
Hundreds filled the streets of downtown Minneapolis, calling for a ban on no-knock warrants and the resignation of the interim police chief and Mayor Frey.
Cedar-Riverside Community Council Board Director AJ Awed poses for a portrait in the 1500 South 4th Street lot on Thursday, Jan. 20. Sherman Associates is hoping to build a public market for stores and affordable housing on this empty plot.

Cedar-Riverside residents discuss Africa Village development

by Caleb Hensin
Published February 4, 2022
Neighbors in Cedar-Riverside aren’t convinced that the potential development will improve their neighborhood.
The U.S. Department of Justice is still investigating whether MPD engages in a pattern of discrimination.

Minneapolis City Council approves contract for organizations to pay for extra police

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published February 3, 2022
The buy back contract will allow private organizations to hire off-duty MPD officers to patrol areas.
Al's Breakfast in Dinkytown Minneapolis displays a sign asking customers to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test in order to dine in. This is a result of the new mandate in Minneapolis for bars and restaurants.

University area restaurant owners react to Minneapolis vaccine mandate

by Karisa Erickson and Hanna Van Den Einde
Published January 27, 2022
The mandate requires all food and drink establishments to have customers show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.
The neon signs of Annies Parlour in Dinkytown hang dark on Saturday, March 21.

Dinkytown business owners battle ongoing issues related to COVID-19

by Karisa Erickson
Published January 19, 2022
The rise in Omicron cases, short staffing and unpredictability in the neighborhood are some of the obstacles that businesses are facing.
A rendering of the Como Congregational Church after a full restoration, with apartments and a community center. Photo courtesy of Joel Hussong

Como Congregational Church could become apartments and community center

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published December 16, 2021
If passed by the City Council, construction may start in the winter of 2022.
The interior of Gray's, a restaurant and cafe in Dinkytown on Tuesday, Dec. 14. Gray's is partnering with a class of UMN Carlson students to analyze their social media and marketing approaches.

UMN students conduct survey for Gray’s Cafe

by Caleb Hensin
Published December 15, 2021
The Net Impact student group usually assists nonprofits, but has turned to helping local Dinkytown businesses.

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