Pedestrians can still walk in alleys after weeks of discussion between residents and Minneapolis City Council members. The council voted 10-3 Friday to reject a proposed ordinance that would restrict alleys...

Katrina student stays put at U

by Amber Schadewald
Published September 5, 2006

Elizabeth DeSanto was forced to relocate from New Orleans to Minneapolis.

Candidates find state fair a hot spot for campaigning

by Faith Holschbach
Published September 5, 2006

Politicians and volunteers found ways to attract voters' attention.

Fairgoers witness Miracle of Birth up close

by Skye Stauffer
Published September 5, 2006

Work doesn't get much more hands-on than veterinary senior Shana Owen's Minnesota State Fair gig. Owen is one of seven University veterinary students working at the Miracle of Birth Center at the fair....

Residents gather to work in, tour community gardens

by Elizabeth Cook
Published August 16, 2006

Volunteers were in the Southeast Como neighborhood Saturday morning to clean up corner gardens in preparation for the first annual Parade of Community Gardens tour through Minneapolis that will take place...