Neighborhoods

Property managers, legal services are two sides of the same coin

by Grace Aigner
Published December 4, 2023

The current leasing season at the University brings busyness for legal services and property management for contrasting reasons.

MHNA seeks to designate Varsity Theater as independent historical landmark

by Grace Aigner
Published November 29, 2023

MHNA board of directors discussed designation in response to the Varsity being listed as non-contributing in the draft guidelines for the Dinkytown Commercial Historic District.

Universal Transit Pass used for 1.8 million rides in first year

by Hannah Ward
Published November 19, 2023

Earlier this year, the UTP expanded to cover public transportation for many University employees following union negotiations.

In an era of chains, locally-owned Dinkytown stores persevere

by Jack O'Connor
Published November 15, 2023

Local business owners are fighting back against the trend that has seen more than half of all Dinkytown businesses being chain stores or non-locally-owned.

Dinkytown McDonald’s makes its official return

by Grace Aigner and Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 15, 2023

Opening night brings a (Mc)flurry of business and excitement for the return of the former Dinkytown staple.

Spring greens in March: Mill City Farmers Market transitions to winter hours

by Grace Aigner
Published November 12, 2023

Operation through colder months helps promote business for local vendors and foster community.

Four neighborhoods, four secret gems near UMN

by Jack O'Connor
Published November 7, 2023

Drinks, art, theater and other entertainment are available in the University’s surrounding neighborhoods.

Preserving Dinkytown: Commercial Historic District design guidelines spark conversation and concern

by Grace Aigner
Published November 6, 2023

Eight years after it was first proposed, the city has resumed discussion of Dinkytown’s Commercial Historic District guidelines draft.

Q&A with Ward 2 City Council candidates Robin Wonsley, Michael Baskins

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 5, 2023

Incumbent Robin Wonsley and opposer Michael Baskins discuss their respective campaigns.

The return of Dinkytown McDonald’s

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published October 29, 2023

After a three-year closure, McDonald’s is coming back to Dinkytown.