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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

West Broadway Business and Area Coalition Crystal Porter and Lutungi from Lutungi’s Palate speaking at the Black Business Kickoff Event on Monday.
Black Business Week highlights local Black entrepreneurship
by Katrina Bailey
Published July 25, 2024

Laughter and chatter filled the room in the Minneapolis Events Center on Monday as the Black Business Kickoff Event began with vendors lining...

In January 2022, the Public Health and Safety Committee created a study with recommendations for MPD to improve staffing.
Minneapolis police struggling to retain and recruit officers
by Alexandra DeYoe
Published July 25, 2024

Since the 2020 murder of George Floyd, the Minneapolis Police Department has struggled to retain and recruit staff. Now, city leaders are trying...

Dinkytown continues to be an important neighborhood both for the University of Minnesota and Minneapolis.
Local residents continue effort to retain Dinkytown’s culture
by Katrina Bailey
Published July 25, 2024

Residents who want to see the neighborhood’s history preserved are looking to retain Dinkytown’s roots in the streetcar and post-World War...

Shoes on display at Smileback Vintage in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 22. Some businesses plan on adding outdoor seating, creating seasonal items or growing their social media presence for the upcoming summer months.
Local businesses plan for student summer hiatus
by Natasha Delion
Published May 1, 2024
As the semester ends, local businesses prepare for fewer students on campus.
Volunteers join Southeast Como’s annual neighborhood cleanup by picking up trash in Van Cleve Park on Sunday.
Minneapolis, UMN celebrate Earth Day year-round
by Grace Aigner and Katrina Bailey
Published April 24, 2024
While many climate-conscious events took place over Earth Day weekend, Minneapolis and the University combat climate change beyond the April holiday.
Minneapolis police car in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 7, 2023. Minneapolis Police have struggled to maintain stable and adequate staffing since 2019.
Crime rates around UMN mostly stagnate with some exceptions
by Alexandra DeYoe
Published May 1, 2024
Property damage and theft rates have increased in most University-area neighborhoods while car thefts have decreased in a year.
Twin Cities Pride Festival is Minnesota’s second largest festival and its biggest free Pride festival.
Twin Cities Pride Festival to return in June
by Katrina Bailey
Published April 29, 2024
While the festival is one weekend in June, planning begins far in advance.
Hunters for Hunters was founded last October with the express goal of removing wolves from the endangered species list, holding events across the state attended by politicians.
Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf?
by Logan Anderson
Published April 21, 2024
An organization is spreading misinformation about wolves in northern Minnesota following a disappointing deer hunting season last fall.
Many say building more housing is the best way to lower the vacancy rate and create affordable housing.
Vacancy rates across Twin Cities being addressed on state, local levels
by Natasha Delion
Published April 21, 2024
Various programs and bills aim to help create affordable housing and lower vacancy rates.
Traffic calming measures include speed humps, traffic circles, curb extensions and mid-block median islands.
Traffic calming program aims to slow cars down, but are behind on requests
by Ainsley Brown
Published July 23, 2024

The City of Minneapolis is looking to add traffic calming measures to many city streets to slow traffic speeds and improve public safety through...

With the recent updates to the TAP program, individuals seeking to get a TAP card can bring
proof of qualification like pay stubs and tax returns to the Minneapolis Public Service Center on
250 4th St.
Transit Assistant Program offers reduced fares for low-income residents
by Katrina Bailey
Published July 23, 2024

Residents who qualify for Metro Transit's Transit Assistance Program (TAP) can now enroll at the Minneapolis Service Center in downtown Minneapolis. TAP...

There is no specific date for when the beaches will reopen.
Six Minneapolis beaches close due to high levels of bacteria
by Ainsley Brown
Published July 20, 2024

Beaches on Lake Harriet, Bde Maka Ska and Lake Hiawatha closed this summer after the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) found high...

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