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The 3rd Precinct on Lake Street on Tuesday, Feb. 28th.

Minneapolis community envisions new possibilities for Third Precinct

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 21, 2023
City council approved a new location for the Third Precinct/Community Safety Center at the beginning of the month.
The Nov. 7 election was a modest win for the progressive wing of the council, picking up the Ward 7 seat.

New city council to majorly impact future of rent control, homelessness and MPD

by Jack O’Connor
Published November 21, 2023
With a progressive majority still unable to override a Frey veto, homelessness, rent control and police accountability could see massive changes or no change at all.
Metro Transit bus and Gopher Trip on April 23, 2023.

Universal Transit Pass used for 1.8 million rides in first year

by Hannah Ward
Published November 19, 2023
Earlier this year, the UTP expanded to cover public transportation for many University employees following union negotiations.
Gov. Tim Walz signs the executive order eliminating four-year college degree requirements for state jobs into effect on Oct. 30.

Walz eliminates four-year degree requirements for many state jobs

by Alexandra DeYoe and Alex Lassiter
Published November 17, 2023
UMN community reacts to Gov. Tim Walz’s recent elimination of the need for college degrees in more than 75% of state jobs.
The budget request would be discussed in the spring legislative session.

UMN requests an additional $45 million from legislature

by Olivia Hines
Published November 15, 2023
The University of Minnesota is seeking the extra money from the state to help fund its foundational services.
The Book House in Dinkytown, captured on June 28, 2022.

In an era of chains, locally-owned Dinkytown stores persevere

by Jack O'Connor
Published November 15, 2023
Local business owners are fighting back against the trend that has seen more than half of all Dinkytown businesses being chain stores or non-locally-owned.
The Dinkytown McDonalds reopened on Nov. 14.

Dinkytown McDonald’s makes its official return

by Grace Aigner and Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 15, 2023
Opening night brings a (Mc)flurry of business and excitement for the return of the former Dinkytown staple.
Sign directing patrons to Mill City Farmers Market on Nov. 4.

Spring greens in March: Mill City Farmers Market transitions to winter hours

by Grace Aigner
Published November 12, 2023
Operation through colder months helps promote business for local vendors and foster community.
The University sent the message out around noon on Sunday.

DEVELOPING: Individual robbed and kidnapped

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 12, 2023
The University sent out an alert of a robbery and kidnapping that occurred at 1 a.m Sunday morning.
Four neighborhoods, four secret gems near UMN

Four neighborhoods, four secret gems near UMN

by Jack O'Connor
Published November 7, 2023
Drinks, art, theater and other entertainment are available in the University’s surrounding neighborhoods.

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