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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Neighborhoods

Hailee Schievelbein

Dinkytown’s on-again, off-again relationship with big business

by J.D. Duggan
Published September 29, 2019
About 43 percent of service-oriented businesses in Dinkytown's core have at least three locations elsewhere, according to an analysis by the Minnesota Daily.
Louis Alemayehu, a West Bank resident who is also involved with HECUA, participates in a discussion on food security and community business practices at at the Mixed Blood Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. The community conversations were part of the West Bank Business Associations Crash Course conference.

West Bank workshop promotes sustainability, support for artists

by Emma Dill
Published September 27, 2019
The annual event aims to address shifting needs among businesses and residents.
Hailee Schievelbein

How could the Minneapolis 2040 Plan affect UMN neighborhoods?

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published September 19, 2019
The Metropolitan Council will vote on the final plan next week before returning to the Minneapolis City Council
A cyclist rides down 5th Street Southeast in Dinkytown on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019.

UMN research to promote engagement, diversity in neighborhood groups

by Emma Dill
Published September 19, 2019
A proposed city plan would change how neighborhood associations receive city funding using University research.
A cyclist rides down 5th Street Southeast in Dinkytown on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019.

Recent attempted abduction in Marcy-Holmes prompts safety discussion

by Taylor Schroeder
Published September 18, 2019
Officials met with community members Monday to discuss safety concerns and recent violent crime in the neighborhood.
The Wales House, a longtime Dinkytown lodging for UMN guests, as seen on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019. (Cleo Krejci / Minnesota Daily)

The Wales House, longtime lodging house for UMN guests, closes

by Caitlin Anderson
Published September 17, 2019
The Wales House first opened in 1994.
The Vicinity Apartments, one of several apartments in Minneapolis providing short-term rentals, is seen on Monday, July 29 2019.

Minneapolis ordinance would crack down on short-term rentals

by Imani Cruzen
Published July 31, 2019
The ordinance, currently being drafted, would set regulations for short-term rentals, like Airbnbs, in Minneapolis.
Bill English, Northside Job Creation Team Consulting Project Director, poses for a photo on Saturday, July 20.

University initiative helps create more than 1,000 jobs in North Minneapolis

by J.D. Duggan
Published July 31, 2019
The Northside Job Creation Team, a collaborative effort started out of the University of Minnesota, is working to build employment opportunities in the underserved region.
The last Perkins restaurant in Minneapolis is seen on Tuesday, July 30. The logo and sign have been removed from the building and it now lays vacant. 

Bye, Perkins: University students, locals say farewell to late-night staple

by Caitlin Anderson
Published July 31, 2019
The Perkins Restaurant & Bakery near Riverside Avenue closed on July 14.
Lot A on 4th Street in Cedar-Riverside is seen on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Currently a city-subsidized parking lot, the parcel could be redeveloped into a public market.

Local leaders say African market could invigorate Cedar-Riverside

by J.D. Duggan
Published July 30, 2019
In the face of backlash, Cedar-Riverside's Council member says a public market will curb gentrification and mitigate crime.

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