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Maintenance initiatives come to public housing units in Prospect Park

by J.D. Duggan
Published October 3, 2018
A preventative maintenance program will introduce an efficient, data-driven approach to an aging public housing community.
The new Lutheran church, located on the corners of 4th St. SE and 10th Ave. SE, is under construction on Tuesday, Oct. 2.

Campus ministry nears completion of new chapel

by Imani Cruzen
Published October 3, 2018
The University Lutheran Chapel will soon have a new worship space in Dinkytown.
The Somali House, a structure made of sticks and held together by various forms of weaving, is fixed by Cedar Riverside resident Ayan Isaq on Thursday, Sept. 27 in Minneapolis. The house serves as a space for Somali people to gather and experience Somali culture.

Home away from home: handbuilt ‘Somali house’ connects neighbors through Somali culture

by Tiffany Bui
Published October 1, 2018
The handmade house, which has been the epicenter of celebrations and weekly meetings for community members, will soon close for the winter.
Construction employees work on the Marcy-Holmes General Mills renovation near St. Anthony Main in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Sept. 25. The renovation project is in its second construction phase.

General Mills development looks to enter phase two

by Imani Cruzen
Published September 27, 2018
Doran Companies presented an outline of the site's future development to the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood Monday.
A BNSF Railway Company freight train passes by an unofficial railroad crossing in Como on Monday, Sept. 24. Despite a death last October and an injury at the site in August, neither the city nor BNSF has put up a fence or more signs that encourage safety.

Tragedy on Como train tracks prompts slow solutions

by J.D. Duggan
Published September 26, 2018
After two people were hit by trains within a year, with at least one ending in death, the City and Southeast Como community have struggled to find safety responses.
Mardelle Madsen, Fran Holmsten and Mary Rafferty walk past a map of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. They walk a loop on the East River Parkway section of the byway every Monday. 

Century-long planning of 50-mile parkway makes incremental progress

by Tiffany Bui
Published September 26, 2018
The scenic Grand Rounds parkway connects a series of parks across Minneapolis, and is used by hikers, bicyclists and vehicles.
The abandoned warehouse at 622 9th Street SE awaits demolition Thursday, Sept. 14. The building was formerly used by Despatch Oven Company and will be replaced by a five-story hotel.

Changes for Marcy-Holmes warehouse district on the horizon

by Tiffany Bui
Published September 20, 2018
The street frontage is composed of overgrown grass and dilapidated warehouse facades, but a recent spike in developer interest may change that.
The West Bank Business Association pop-up is adorned with international flags at the Night Market Sunday, Sept. 16.

West Bank celebrates first-ever Night Market

by Tiffany Bui
Published September 17, 2018
Area vendors and businesses gathered on the former site of Dania Hall this weekend to connect with residents.

Marcy-Holmes project plans future for Dinkytown

by Imani Cruzen
Published September 13, 2018
Using grant money from the Good Neighbor Fund, the project seeks student feedback on what they hope to see in Dinkytown.
The Hub Minneapolis, which opened for tenants this summer, is seen near East Bank on Tuesday, Sept. 4. The building is 284 ft. tall.

New Stadium Village tower brings new commercial space

by Tiffany Bui
Published September 6, 2018
Caribou Coffee opened Aug. 24, while Roti Modern Mediterranean is slated to arrive in December.

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