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The Minneapolis Fire Department responds to a fire at the The Freund Haus on July 1, 2023.

An update on the July 1 University Avenue fire

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published July 25, 2023
Recent fire at Freund Haus apartments on University Ave leave students searching for housing.
The interstate has received backlash since the 1960s for the communities it has displaced.

MnDOT receives criticism during Rethinking I-94 meeting

by Gustav DeMars
Published July 25, 2023
MnDOT unveiled alternatives to reimagine the freeway between Minneapolis and St. Paul, some of which faced backlash from leaders and residents.
Minneapolis police car in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday July 7, 2023. Effective Law Enforcement for All has been chosen as a monitor to oversee Minneapolis Police operations and behavior.

Twin Cities activists say new civilian police review board leaves lots to be desired

by Jack O'Connor
Published July 25, 2023
Advocates argue the Community Commission on Police Oversight has no real authority and thus can be ignored by the Minneapolis Police Department and city.
Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) in his office in the Capitol on Friday July 21, 2023.

Walz, family move into Eastcliff

by Alex Steil
Published July 23, 2023
Minnesota’s First Family move-in becomes the first time elected officials have lived in the mansion.
Fireworks explode in the air at the Aquatennial fireworks show on July 22, 2023.

Minneapolis celebrates Aquatennial with fireworks after rowdy Fourth of July

by Gustav DeMars
Published July 23, 2023
The Stone Arch Bridge closed again, this time to serve as a launch pad for Saturday’s Aquatennial fireworks show.
Minneapolis City Hall on March 26, 2023.

Drag performance and culture protected under new Minneapolis resolution

by Jack O'Connor
Published July 20, 2023
In response to anti-drag laws across the United States, the Minneapolis City Council approved a resolution enshrining all drag performances and culture as free speech.
The exterior of the U.S. Supreme Court building on Oct. 29, 2022.

UMN community discusses the impact of Roe v. Wade one year later 

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published July 14, 2023
An update on the changes and consequences brought on by the overturn of Roe v. Wade last year.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara speaking at a press conference announcing the Department of Justice’s investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department on June 16, 2023.

Minneapolis community reacts to DOJ investigation, MDHR agreement

by Devlin Epding
Published July 13, 2023
Several community organizations expressed mixed reactions to the city’s proposed agreement to reform the MPD.
A digital rendering of East Phillips Urban Farm’s planned design. Graphic courtesy of East Philips Neighborhood Institute.

East Phillips works to raise funds for Roof Depot purchase

by Gustav DeMars and Alexandra DeYoe
Published July 9, 2023
As community leadership works to raise funds to buy the site for their planned urban farm, agreement negotiations with the city have slowed progress.
A light rail train departs from the Stadium Village station for downtown Minneapolis on Jan. 15, 2017.

Changes to light rail prioritize safety, ridership

by Jack O'Connor
Published July 6, 2023
The new safety plans use community-based groups to help riders suffering from addiction, homelessness or mental health issues.

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