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Robin Wonsley (pictured above) and students launched a project to fill vacancies in Dinkytown.

Wonsley, student groups kick off project to combat Dinkytown vacancies

by Grace Aigner
Published February 1, 2024
Dinkytown Chronic Vacancy Solution Collaboration aims to match local businesses with the University’s economic environment and community.
The Luxton Fire and Ice Festival will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3.

Fire and Ice Festival brings Prospect Park community together

by Natasha Delion
Published January 29, 2024
The annual Luxton Fire and Ice Festival provides Prospect Park residents a way to reconnect during the winter.
Camp Nenookaasi, an encampment site in the East Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis.

Activists seek change for Camp Nenookaasi unhoused after second eviction

by Natasha Delion and Grace Aigner
Published January 26, 2024
Camp Nenookaasi organizers discuss the effects the eviction has on residents and the City Council’s approach to unsheltered homelessness.
Students said rising rent costs have created stress for them.

Barriers to youth homelessness in Minneapolis

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published December 5, 2023
The Minneapolis community discusses youth homelessness and resources for support.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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