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 College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor Nicholas Phelps explains the aquaponic farm which is in a greenhouse in St. Paul on Friday.  Phelps is also one of the project's researchers.

University combats food supply issues with MnDRIVE

by Lyra Fontaine
Published July 30, 2014
Backed by $3 million in state funds, 17 projects are aimed at issues of global food security, safety and sustainability.

Student’s car, valuables taken in weekend burglary

by Ethan Nelson
Published July 30, 2014
Also, a man had his phone stolen by a group of criminals just outside Dinkytown on July 20.
The new TargetExpress in Dinkytown on the corner of Fourteenth Avenue and Sixth Street is set to open on July 27.

First Target mini-store set to open doors Wednesday

by Lyra Fontaine
Published July 23, 2014
The pared-down Target retailer will carry school supplies, groceries, electronics, home decor, and health and pharmacy items.

Jobs in STEM fields stagnant as Minnesota’s job market rebounds

by Anne Millerbernd
Published July 23, 2014
While nationwide the number of STEM field jobs is dropping, the state’s number is relatively high.

University police monitor credit card fraud

by Ethan Nelson
Published July 23, 2014
UMPD has received at least 10 cases of credit card fraud since last fall.

Area boards evolve, neighborhood interests remain

by Taylor Nachtigal
Published July 23, 2014
City Council recently approved seven new members to University area special service district boards, four of whom harbor housing interests.
Lyft driver Ben Leadholm, who's worked for the rides-haring company for four months, demonstrates how to find other Lyft cars on Monday in Minneapolis.  City Council voted to legalize Lyft and other transportation network companies last Friday.

Minneapolis gives ride-sharing the green light

by Taylor Nachtigal
Published July 23, 2014
A new city ordinance will allow companies like Lyft and Uber to operate for $35,000 per year, and another measure relaxes Minneapolis’ cab regulations.

Private water wells soaking up fertilizers, University research says

by Lyra Fontaine
Published July 23, 2014
The study predicts that over the next 20 years, there will be a 45 percent spike in nitrate well contamination.
Craig Taylor, director of the University of Minnesota Office for Business and Community Economic Development and Business Technology Center, poses for a portrait at his office in the University Office Plaza on Friday. Taylor was nominated by Mayor Betsy Hodges to be the next director of the city’s Community Planning & Economic Development Department.

University development official set to transition to the city

by Taylor Nachtigal
Published July 16, 2014
For over a decade, Craig Taylor has been a leader at the University.
A tanning bed at U-Tan in Dinkytown on Thursday.  Minnesota will ban indoor tanning for minors under the age of 18 starting Aug. 1.

New law aims to curb indoor tanning trend

by Kendall Moon
Published July 16, 2014
Melanoma rates among young Minnesota women are increasing 5 percent each year.

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