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The dog park's construction ended in June.

Marcy Park’s new dog park puts pets at center stage

by Saniah Bates
Published October 16, 2023
The new dog park in Marcy Park promotes pet ownership for students near campus.
Gov. Tim Walz's task force on academic health at UMN convenes at the Minnesota Dept. of Revenue Building for their second meeting.

UMN academic health task force discusses current state of Minnesota health care systems

by Alex Lassiter
Published October 12, 2023
The Wednesday meeting reviewed UMN’s five-point plan and the current state of health care systems at the University and in rural areas of the state.
Shelves are filled inside Dinkytown's newly-opened Top Ten Liquors.

Top Ten Liquors makes its debut in Dinkytown

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published October 10, 2023
Dinkytown’s first liquor store in two years opened on Sept. 28 and is ready to serve the community.
A voter waits in line to cast their ballot outside Marcy Open Elementary School on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.

Voter turnout around campus trends up, lower than city average

by Hannah Ward
Published October 8, 2023
Municipal elections in recent years have seen low turnout from precincts around UMN, and this year, every seat on the Minneapolis City Council is up for election.
Watchtower Dispensary on University Avenue, October 4th, 2023.

Local businesses look for better state cannabis leadership

by Saniah Bates
Published October 8, 2023
Erin DuPree stepped down as the state’s first director of cannabis management in September.
The Witch’s Hat Water Tower in Prospect Park, Minneapolis on Monday, Oct. 2 2023.

Prospect Park community plans Witch’s Hat Tower restorations

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published October 3, 2023
The Community recounts the Tower’s history, connections and repairs.
The Students' Co-op on Tuesday, September 19th.

Students’ Co-Op reopens following 2022 closing

by Georgia Jensen and Amirah Razman
Published September 24, 2023
After violent incidents occurred on the property housing the Students’ Co-Op, the organization hopes to improve community relationships following safety changes.
The Van Cleve Park sign sits in Van Cleve Park on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021.

Como Cookout returns for 20th anniversary

by Saniah Bates
Published September 24, 2023
The Como Cookout hits its 20th anniversary this weekend.
Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) in his office in the Capitol on Friday July 21, 2023.

Walz appoints members to UMN healthcare task force

by Alex Lassiter
Published September 21, 2023
This follows the Aug. 10 executive order creating the task force.
The program was started in July 2021, as part of the federal infrastructure law.

Affordable Connectivity Program connects students to internet

by Saniah Bates
Published September 19, 2023
The ACP can provide discounted internet for students who meet financial requirements at the University.

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