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Billy Menz poses for a portrait at his meet and greet on Friday, Sept. 24. Menz is the lone candidate for Eastside Parks Commissioner.

Meet District One Park Board candidate Billy Menz

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published October 1, 2021
Learn more about the local teacher who is the sole candidate running for District One Park Board commissioner.
Mayoral Candidate Kate Knuth sits outside of Northrop Auditorium for a portrait on Tuesday, Sept. 28. Knuth attended the Minnesota Student Association’s annual Voterpalooza, an event aimed at getting students to register to vote.

Q&A with Minneapolis mayoral candidate Kate Knuth

by Olivia Stevens
Published October 1, 2021
Meet the candidate with experience in environmental justice and local leadership.
University fundraiser provides financial support to campus food pantry while student groups take action to fight food insecurity on campus

University fundraiser provides financial support to campus food pantry while student groups take action to fight food insecurity on campus

by Bella Carpentier
Published October 1, 2021
The University of Minnesota joins other Big Ten universities in launching the “One Big Week” fundraiser in an effort to support the campus food pantry.
The Van Cleve Park sign sits in Van Cleve Park on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021.

Como Cookout to return on October 3

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published September 30, 2021

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect a change in the date of the event due to the weather forecast. The Como Cookout, a neighborhood barbeque event, will return on Oct. 3 from 1 p.m...

A lone goose wanders Van Cleve Park on Tuesday, April 28 2020.

What to know about the park board for the November election

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published September 30, 2021
All nine park board positions are up for election this year — make sure to be an informed voter.
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New Graduate advocacy group aims to make improvements for students

by Roque Wood-Sinclair
Published September 29, 2021
“[The graduate student] General Assembly is a great place to hear these issues that sometimes you don’t even know exists”
A rendering of the apartment that ATES will power.

Green energy is coming to Prospect Park

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published September 28, 2021
The Towerside Innovation District will use an aquifer to save 550 thousand tons of carbon from entering the atmosphere.
Frey’s recommended budget includes nearly $192 million for policing

Frey’s recommended budget includes nearly $192 million for policing

by Olivia Stevens
Published September 28, 2021
Frey plans to hire 150 new officers by the end of the year.
Closing the information gap between faculty in and out of leadership

Closing the information gap between faculty in and out of leadership

by Maia Irvin
Published September 25, 2021
Among other priorities for the 2021-22 academic year, the Faculty Consultative Committee is prioritizing improving communications between the FCC and faculty to ensure important concerns are heard and brought to senior leadership.
The Vicinity Apartments, one of several apartments in Minneapolis providing short-term rentals, is seen on Monday, July 29 2019.

Frustrations rise with Minnesota rent assistance program

by Karisa Erickson
Published September 25, 2021
With the promise of distributing $518 million in rent relief, the Minnesota Department of Housing is faced with complaints on the application process and speed of distribution.

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