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An activist leads chants as the protestors march towards the 1st Minneapolis Police Precinct on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The protest was held to honor Amir Locke, who was fatally shot by a Minneapolis Police officer earlier this week.

Protestors march for ‘Justice for Amir’ after police killing Wednesday

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published February 5, 2022
Hundreds filled the streets of downtown Minneapolis, calling for a ban on no-knock warrants and the resignation of the interim police chief and Mayor Frey.
Cedar-Riverside Community Council Board Director AJ Awed poses for a portrait in the 1500 South 4th Street lot on Thursday, Jan. 20. Sherman Associates is hoping to build a public market for stores and affordable housing on this empty plot.

Cedar-Riverside residents discuss Africa Village development

by Caleb Hensin
Published February 4, 2022
Neighbors in Cedar-Riverside aren’t convinced that the potential development will improve their neighborhood.
The U.S. Department of Justice is still investigating whether MPD engages in a pattern of discrimination.

Minneapolis City Council approves contract for organizations to pay for extra police

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published February 3, 2022
The buy back contract will allow private organizations to hire off-duty MPD officers to patrol areas.
Als Breakfast in Dinkytown Minneapolis displays a sign asking customers to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test in order to dine in. This is a result of the new mandate in Minneapolis for bars and restaurants.

University area restaurant owners react to Minneapolis vaccine mandate

by Karisa Erickson and Hanna Van Den Einde
Published January 27, 2022
The mandate requires all food and drink establishments to have customers show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.
The neon signs of Annies Parlour in Dinkytown hang dark on Saturday, March 21.

Dinkytown business owners battle ongoing issues related to COVID-19

by Karisa Erickson
Published January 20, 2022
The rise in Omicron cases, short staffing and unpredictability in the neighborhood are some of the obstacles that businesses are facing.
A rendering of the Como Congregational Church after a full restoration, with apartments and a community center. Photo courtesy of Joel Hussong

Como Congregational Church could become apartments and community center

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published December 16, 2021
If passed by the City Council, construction may start in the winter of 2022.
The interior of Grays, a restaurant and cafe in Dinkytown on Tuesday, Dec. 14. Grays is partnering with a class of UMN Carlson students to analyze their social media and marketing approaches.

UMN students conduct survey for Gray’s Cafe

by Caleb Hensin
Published December 15, 2021
The Net Impact student group usually assists nonprofits, but has turned to helping local Dinkytown businesses.
Cam Gordon, the former council member for Ward 2, poses for a portrait on Thursday, Dec. 9. Gordon represented the eastern part of Minneapolis for 15 years.

Ward 2 residents reflect on 15 years with Cam Gordon

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published December 10, 2021
he Green Party member will be leaving office come January.
Pastor Lowell Busman (left) interviews worship leader Jonny Max (right) during their last service at Stadium Village Church at their Oak Street building on Nov. 28. Photo courtesy of Namit Bhalla

Stadium Village Church moving after University buys land

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published December 2, 2021
Stadium Village Church will change to River of Hope Church and move a mile away after over 110 years in the same building.
Actor Dominic Kanaventi poses for a portrait in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Dominic works with the Barbara Schneider Foundation to provide deescalation training for crisis intervention in the Twin Cities.

Mental health crisis de-escalation trainings offered to Ward 2 members

by Karisa Erickson
Published December 2, 2021
With the goal of educating people on mental health crises, the Barbara Schneider Foundation has facilitated trainings in Minneapolis since 2002.

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