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Neighborhoods

Prospect Park neighborhood wants voice in liquor licensing

by Kia Farhang
Published July 31, 2013
The neighborhood is re-evaluating its liquor policy to prepare for the end of light-rail construction.
Economics junior Grant Savage pays Staci Caldow, right, for items at House of Hanson July 20, 2013, in Dinkytown. Smaller grocery stores, such as House of Hanson, are being affected by bigger chain convenience stores such as CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens.

Goodbye local, hello corporate

by Meghan Holden
Published July 24, 2013
As more national chains move into the University area, some locals are hurting; others are leaving.

Green Party candidate vies for Ward 3

by Cody Nelson
Published July 24, 2013
Kristina Gronquist is running for City Council with the Green Party’s endorsement.
A sound wall stands between I-94 and Prospect Park homes July 20, 2013, in St. Paul. Proposed sound walls in  Marcy-Holmes and Southeast Como have been a source of controversy between residents and MNDOT.

University neighborhood residents feel helpless in sound wall fight

by Kia Farhang
Published July 24, 2013
Residents say the voting process restricts their ability to object.

University group wants neighborhood approval

by Kia Farhang
Published July 10, 2013

The University of Minnesota District Alliance heard a proposal Wednesday from the Board of Community Engagement to become the official liaison between student groups and neighborhood organizations. Recent...

Food Service Coordinator Senior Bobbi Varichak hands a free lunch to University alumni Claire Winkels for her son Benjamin Colehour at Jackson Park in Northeast Minneapolis on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Jackson Park is one of the trucks four stops to give out free lunches to children under 18 years old as a part of the Summer Food Service Program.

Food program expands to meet demand

by Branden Largent
Published July 10, 2013
A federal program for low-income kids is serving more families than ever in the city.
Construction crews work on the site located on the 2700 block of 4th St SE Monday, July 8, 2013, in Prospect Park. While some residents hope new construction will bring more businesses,  many students are looking for lower cost housing.

Prospect Park avoiding student development, attracting businesses

by Kia Farhang
Published July 10, 2013
The neighborhood is also working with the University to improve traffic for bikers and pedestrians.
The 10th Avenue bridge exposes reinforcement steel and concrete on Tuesday June 2nd, 2013. The city is currently working on a $10 million rehabilitation project for the bridge that was built more than 80 years ago.

Minneapolis’ 10th Avenue SE Bridge to get major repair work

by Cody Nelson
Published July 3, 2013
The structure will be updated in summer 2014.

Stadium Village Church celebrates 125 years

by Roy Aker
Published July 3, 2013
The church hosted a two-day-long event with former pastors, church members and the Stadium Village community.

University neighborhood associations relax membership, voting requirements

by Kia Farhang
Published July 3, 2013
Groups near the U have relaxed some bylaws to retain their city funding.

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