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A community garden in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood.

Minneapolis residents take to the gardens

by Jack O’Connor
Published December 5, 2023
Community and public gardens have grown exponentially in Minneapolis thanks to the passionate work of volunteers.
Minneapolis police car in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday July 7, 2023.

NYU Policing Project aims to change Minneapolis public safety and policing

by Jack O'Connor
Published December 4, 2023
A new contract with the NYU Policing Project could see a shift away from MPD and toward community-based groups for public safety.
Its imperative students understand their rights as tenants to lease, effectively.

Property managers, legal services are two sides of the same coin

by Grace Aigner
Published December 4, 2023
The current leasing season at the University brings busyness for legal services and property management for contrasting reasons.
The Varsity Theater on Nov. 6, 2023.

MHNA seeks to designate Varsity Theater as independent historical landmark

by Grace Aigner
Published November 29, 2023
MHNA board of directors discussed designation in response to the Varsity being listed as non-contributing in the draft guidelines for the Dinkytown Commercial Historic District.
THC drinks are stocked up at Joe’s Market in Como, on Nov. 26, 2023.

Bars, coffee shops and liquor stores experiment with THC

by Jack O’Connor
Published November 28, 2023
As THC products have become legal, stores ranging from coffee shops to restaurants are growing their businesses by selling THC edibles, beverages and food to customers.
New North Dakota State University (NDSU) students are welcomed through the front gates.

NDSU announces new free tuition program for 2024-25 school year

by Alex Lassiter
Published November 21, 2023
The program will begin at the same time as Minnesota’s North Star Promise scholarship program and will cover tuition and fees for eligible students.
The building was demolished on Oct. 30.

Demolition begins on former Kmart building, attention shifts to New Nicollet Redevelopment project

by Grace Aigner
Published November 21, 2023
The commencement of the demolition initiates progress on the redevelopment project and highlights the hopes and challenges of navigating a greener future.
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.

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