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Overflowing with love: animal shelters in the area struggle as capacity limits are tested.

$600,000 invested toward MACC animal shelter as it reaches capacity

by Grace Aigner
Published February 23, 2024
A result of pandemic pets and the affordable housing crisis, Minneapolis pets are being surrendered to shelters and animal rescues alike at alarming rates.
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.

Minneapolis has spoken: Independent evaluator chosen for MPD

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published February 23, 2024
Effective Law Enforcement For All group will monitor MPD by completing the recommendations in the two consent decrees.
Annie’s is gradually reopening its dine-in services this week with an abbreviated menu.

Annie’s Parlour returns to Dinkytown

by Natasha Delion
Published February 20, 2024
Annie’s Parlour will partially open dine-in services on Thursday for food, malts and shakes.
The Marcy-Holmes/University Project and the University Neighborhood Partnership are working at the same time.

Marcy-Holmes tests out merging University housing into neighborhood association

by Katrina Bailey
Published February 19, 2024
Both neighborhoods are deciding to operate under one neighborhood association for 2024 as talks of merging continue.
With increased apartment development near campus, students have gained access to more choice of housing, dealt with a rise in landlord/tenant disputes and brought more traffic to local businesses.

“It’s complicated”: apartment development brings more business, housing options, legal disputes

by Hannah Ward
Published February 18, 2024
Increased development, mainly from management companies based outside of Minnesota, has also brought more legal dilemmas for student renters than in the past.
Van Cleve Park’s sign about their communal ice rink on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Warm winter causes an early end to events, early return for summer activities

by Natasha Delion
Published February 18, 2024
A warm winter has allowed some outdoor sports and activities to return earlier than usual.
Visitors at the City of Minneapolis Public Service building on February 14, 2024.

Black History Month in Minneapolis: Where it began

by Katrina Bailey
Published February 15, 2024
Black History Month is in full swing with public events and a new resolution.
The Southside Battletrain during the 2023 Open Streets event in Cedar-Riverside.

Our Streets Minneapolis’ new Imagine series coming to the West Bank

by Natasha Delion
Published February 14, 2024
Our Streets Minneapolis’ Imagine series works to create conversation and promote collaboration amongst communities.
Three of the candidates for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District answer the MN Daily’s questions about their campaigns.

Meet the Minnesota 5th District congressional candidates

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published February 13, 2024
Candidates for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District share about themselves and their campaigns.
Councilmembers Wonsley, Osman and Chavez continue pushing for a rideshare driver compensation policy, hearing a presentation on potential models on Tuesday.

City Council hears models for rideshare driver minimum wage compensation

by Grace Aigner
Published February 12, 2024
After a veto from Mayor Frey, councilmembers Wonsley, Osman and Chavez continue pushing for a fortified compensation model.

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