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Councilmembers Wonsley, Osman and Chavez continue pushing for a rideshare driver compensation policy, hearing a presentation on potential models on Tuesday.

City council hears models for rideshare driver minimum wage compensation

by Grace Aigner
Published February 12, 2024
After a veto from Mayor Frey, councilmembers Wonsley, Osman and Chavez continue pushing for a fortified compensation model.
Protestors at City Hall on Feb. 2, 2024 in support of a ceasefire in Palestine.

Minneapolis City Council overturns Frey’s veto

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published February 9, 2024
City Council overturned Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of their ceasefire resolution for Gaza Thursday.
Mowlid Hassan (left) and Abdimalik Shuriye (right) pose at the Somali Student Association spring kickoff event on Jan. 29.

East African students process tensions in East Africa

by Katrina Bailey and Alexandra DeYoe
Published February 7, 2024
University student groups speak out about how they feel about the rising stress.
Several East African-owned businesses are hoping to rebuild after a fire destroyed the buildings they were located in.

East African businesses hope to rebuild after fire

by Natasha Delion
Published February 7, 2024
Several East African-owned businesses were greatly impacted by a fire on Jan. 24 and are hoping to start up their businesses again for the community.
Robin Wonsley (pictured above) and students launched a project to fill vacancies in Dinkytown.

Wonsley, student groups kick off project to combat Dinkytown vacancies

by Grace Aigner
Published February 1, 2024
Dinkytown Chronic Vacancy Solution Collaboration aims to match local businesses with the University’s economic environment and community.
The Luxton Fire and Ice Festival will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3.

Fire and Ice Festival brings Prospect Park community together

by Natasha Delion
Published January 29, 2024
The annual Luxton Fire and Ice Festival provides Prospect Park residents a way to reconnect during the winter.
Camp Nenookaasi, an encampment site in the East Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis.

Activists seek change for Camp Nenookaasi unhoused after second eviction

by Natasha Delion and Grace Aigner
Published January 26, 2024
Camp Nenookaasi organizers discuss the effects the eviction has on residents and the City Council’s approach to unsheltered homelessness.
Students said rising rent costs have created stress for them.

Barriers to youth homelessness in Minneapolis

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published December 5, 2023
The Minneapolis community discusses youth homelessness and resources for support.
Minneapolis police car in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday July 7, 2023.

NYU Policing Project aims to change Minneapolis public safety and policing

by Jack O'Connor
Published December 4, 2023
A new contract with the NYU Policing Project could see a shift away from MPD and toward community-based groups for public safety.
THC drinks are stocked up at Joe’s Market in Como, on Nov. 26, 2023.

Bars, coffee shops and liquor stores experiment with THC

by Jack O’Connor
Published November 28, 2023
As THC products have become legal, stores ranging from coffee shops to restaurants are growing their businesses by selling THC edibles, beverages and food to customers.

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