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Lydia McAnerney poses for a portrait at Prospect Park Water Tower. Lydia apart of Southeast Seniors, is interviewing public members to get stories of community life in Marcy-Holmes, SE Como and Prospect Park neighborhoods.

Oral history project will feature elders’ accounts of neighborhoods through time

by J.D. Duggan
Published August 2, 2018
Neighborhood Memories, a project by Southeast Seniors, will see University students interview neighborhood seniors.
From left, Joshua Preston, Patricia Torres Ray, Ilhan Omar and Mohamud Noor.

A student guide to the 60B and 5th Congressional District primaries

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published August 2, 2018
The Minnesota Daily sat down with candidates in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District and House District 60B races to discuss issues such as affordable housing and the cost of higher education ahead of the primary election on Aug. 14.
A protest occurred in downtown Minneapolis on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 after the announcement to not charge the two police officers involved in the death of Thurman Blevins. 

Hundreds protest lack of prosecution in Thuman Blevins shooting

by Helen Sabrowsky and Cleo Krejci
Published August 1, 2018
Protesters gathered in downtown Minneapolis following the release of body camera footage in the fatal shooting of Thurman Blevins by Minneapolis police.

One Two Three Sushi in Dinkytown to close

by Hannah Ovcharchyn
Published August 1, 2018
The sushi restaurant, located on 14th Ave. SE., will close after Tuesday.
The contents of Ed Nelson’s suitcase, the only item Nelson took with when he left the Hair Shaft on June 24. Nelson has been a barber in Dinkytown for 49 years. “The only bad thing is we’re packing up and leaving. Tonight’s my last night. When I take my suitcase there, that’s the end of it,” Nelson said. “If I could, I’d work until my ambulance takes me out.”

Closing time approaches for several Dinkytown businesses

by Tiffany Bui
Published July 31, 2018
While some of the tenants look for a new location, Dinkytown Optical set up shop Monday.
Jess Pilarski and Jesse Justice's car is let go after it was attempted to be towed outside Subway in Dinkytown.

Tow trucks link to rise in Marcy-Holmes auto thefts

by Hannah Ovcharchyn
Published July 31, 2018
The Minneapolis Police Department suspect thieves are using tow trucks to steal cars in Marcy-Holmes.

Multiple thefts reported around campus

by Hannah Ovcharchyn
Published July 31, 2018
MPD also responded reports of burglary and drug possession this week.
Jersey Mike’s Subs on 509 14th Ave SE in 2017.

Dinkytown Jersey Mike’s to be relocated

by Hannah Ovcharchyn
Published July 27, 2018
The sub shop closed this month after three years in business.

Dinkytown library seeks to become community destination through renovation

by Tiffany Bui
Published July 27, 2018
The remodeling preserves key features of the Brutalist-style building.

University study explores national refugee resettlement programs

by Cleo Krejci
Published July 26, 2018
Researchers looked at organizations across the United States which aid incoming refugees.

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