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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.

University’s financial outlook remains ‘stable’

by Tyler Gieseke
Published July 30, 2014
Despite factors like uncertain research funding, the University was evaluated favorably by credit agencies.

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.
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.
A man looks at the building where Brueggers was located on 14th Avenue in Dinkytown on Thursday.  Brueggers closed in June due to an increase in the retail space's rent rate.

Dinkytown vacancies don’t faze property, business owners

by Taylor Nachtigal
Published July 16, 2014
Owners say the campus area is transitioning into a food and drink hub as both rent rates and the interest of national chains grow.
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.

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