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Illustration by Sarah Mai

Micro-unit apartments moving into University area

by Caitlin Anderson
Published January 30, 2020
One micro-unit project is being constructed in Marcy-Holmes while another is proposed.
Vic Thorstenson, president of the Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association, speaks at an inaugural safety committee meeting at First Congregational Church on Monday, Nov. 11. 

Following a year of heightened crime, Marcy-Holmes looks forward

by J.D. Duggan
Published January 27, 2020
Lighting and communication remain major concerns for the community.
A crowd dances inside Loring Bar & Restaurant in Dinkytown.

What to expect from first “Discover Dinkytown: Winter Wander” event

by Norah Kleven
Published January 23, 2020
The inaugural event hosted by The Greater Dinkytown Roadmap Initiative takes place this Saturday.
Courtesy of the University of Minnesota.

Details emerge on UMN Foundation Stadium Village development plan

by Caitlin Anderson
Published January 23, 2020
The University of Minnesota Foundation presented an early concept plan on East Gateway to the Board of Regents last month.
New installments in the Arvonne Fraser Library pay tribute to the buildings original architect, Ralph Rapson and library patron Arvonne Fraser on Friday, Jan. 17.  The newly renovated building is set to open on Jan. 25. (Liam Armstrong / Minnesota Daily)

Historic Dinkytown library to reopen after renovations

by Brooke Sheehy
Published January 23, 2020
The Arvonne Fraser Library will be open six days a week, and officials say the space will better accommodate students and community.
A boarded window on the fourteenth floor is rimmed by scorch marks at the Cedar High Apartments on Monday, Dec. 9. On Nov. 28, an early morning blaze claimed the lives of five of the buildings residents.

After high-rise fire, Cedar-Riverside begins to heal

by Emma Dill and Brooke Sheehy
Published December 12, 2019
Community members gathered Saturday to discuss safety concerns.
Courtesy of the Minneapolis Department of Community Planning & Economic Development.

New hotel proposed for Prospect Park

by Caitlin Anderson
Published December 9, 2019
The five-story hotel, a Residence Inn by Marriott, is expected to break ground by spring 2020.
Morgan La Casse

Influx of student apartments brings luxury living — and high rents

by Dylan Miettinen
Published December 9, 2019
Some studio apartments near the University of Minnesota can cost upward of $1400 per month.
The site of a developing public park, which the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board plans on buying, located in Prospect Park, as seen on Wednesday, Dec. 4.

New park taking shape in Prospect Park

by Emma Dill
Published December 5, 2019
The park will become the neighborhood’s first public green space north of University Avenue.

Five dead after fire in high-rise apartment building in Cedar-Riverside

by Caitlin Anderson
Published November 27, 2019
The apartments are designated as public housing.

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