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Signs reading “Keep Como Going” encourage Southeast Como residents to vote against the East Bank Neighborhood Association merger.

East Bank Neighborhood Association merger to hold community voting

by Grace Aigner
Published September 13, 2024

Three neighborhood associations near the University of Minnesota are planning a public vote on a permanent neighborhood association merger on Sept. 19. The Marcy-Holmes (MHNA), Southeast Como (SECIA)...

Finding a work-life balance is a personal journey.

Twin Cities ranked best in U.S. for work-life balance

by Katrina Bailey
Published September 11, 2024

Minneapolis ranked one and St. Paul two in the U.S. for best cities for work-life balance and mental health, according to a study by Coworking Cafe. Mental health, affordability, remote work and commute...

The Kitty Cat Klub was located below Annie's Parlor in Dinkytown. Courtesy of Chris Lautenschlager

A look back at the Kitty Cat Klub

by Katrina Bailey
Published September 9, 2024

The interior was lined with benches and the walls were covered in candles inside the Kitty Cat Klub. A garage door in the front of the store opened up during warmer days. The bar stood on the left near...

While Rep. Ilhan Omar narrowly beat Don Samuels in 2022, she did far better in their rematch in 2024.

August primary election results

by Jack O'Connor
Published August 14, 2024

Minnesota’s 2024 primary election ended Tuesday night with many of the expected winners taking home the victory.Primary elections for the 5th District, U.S. Senate and State Legislature were all...

Omar has been a U.S. Representative for the 5th District since 2019.

Q&A with congressional incumbent Ilhan Omar

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published August 6, 2024

Incumbent Rep. Ilhan Omar rallied at Thomas Edison High School in northeast Minneapolis Saturday afternoon alongside U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.). Omar and Smith...

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flannagan will become the new Minnesota governor and President of the State Senate Sen. Bobby Joe Champion will become the Lieutenant Governor.

Gov. Tim Walz chosen as Kamala Harris’ running mate

by Jack O'Connor
Published August 6, 2024

Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday.Lt. Gov Peggy Flannagan will become the governor and President of the State Senate Sen. Bobby Joe...

The Minneapolis Fire Department granted $2,500 to purchase over 20 glucometers.

Minneapolis approves purchase of glucometers for fire department

by Ainsley Brown
Published August 3, 2024

The Minneapolis City Council approved a resolution on July 18 to give $2,500 to the Minneapolis Fire Department to purchase approximately 28 glucometers. Glucometers, also known as glucose meters,...

Minnehaha Park and Falls has graffiti behind the fall, deteriorated walls and stairs, and a lack of accessibility to the falls.

Minnehaha Falls viewing areas under construction

by Katrina Bailey
Published August 2, 2024

Minnehaha Park and Falls, an important historic, cultural and recreational landmark for Minneapolis and Minnesota, will be undergoing repairs to fix aging infrastructure. The repair efforts to Minnehaha...

The primary election takes place before the general election in November.

Minnesota Primary Primer: Who is on the ballot?

by Mady Leick
Published August 2, 2024

The Minnesota Primary election will be held on Aug. 13, with seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, state legislature and school board on the ballot.The race for the 5th Congressional...

Proposed parking changes coming to areas near UMN in fall 2024

Proposed parking changes coming to areas near UMN in fall 2024

by Katrina Bailey
Published August 2, 2024

Proposed parking changes around the University of Minnesota will change time-restricted parking to metered parking and no-parking areas to time-restricted parking. Critical Parking Areas (CPAs) is...

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