A new initiative by the Southeast Como Improvement Association to identify absentee landlords in the neighborhood is yielding results, but residents and community leaders say the issue is still prevalent.
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Marcy-Holmes is revamping its neighborhood association strategy to spur resident and student involvement, with changes that will take effect in early 2014.
In an area heavily populated by students, involvement...
Prospect Park residents may have something warm to look forward to after the winter is over.
The neighborhood’s community organization is considering a proposal to construct a wood-fired oven that...
A University of Minnesota psychology professor was named a fellow of one of the world’s largest scientific societies Tuesday.
Eugene Borgida is one of 388 scientists from around the country elected...
The University of Minnesota braced for heavy snowfall and arctic temperatures as a winter storm approached the Twin Cities on Tuesday.
The front began with light rain midday. Weather watchers said they...
Two incoming Minneapolis City Council members say they are open to future development prompted by the light rail Green Line in Cedar-Riverside — but only if the needs of residents and local businesses...
With some development already planned for the neighborhood and more on the horizon, Prospect Park is looking to connect developers, investors and residents in order to better coordinate the changes.
The...
The neighborhoods around the University of Minnesota have seen a drop in noisy parties, thanks to a collaboration between the University, police and city inspectors.
The number of violations of Minneapolis’...
Southeast Como has been “blindsided” recently, but the community’s president said neighborhood officials are working to get more University of Minnesota students involved in the area...
The federal government has recognized Riverside Plaza and its owners with an award for historic preservation following a recent renovation, but residents say some issues are still unresolved after the...
The crime rate is up this fall in Southeast Como, but residents and neighborhood leaders say they’re determined to reverse that trend.
One crime in particular, an alleged sexual assault near Van...
When the newest leg of Minneapolis’ light-rail system opens next year, Prospect Park residents and businesses may find things safer than they imagined.
Some in the neighborhood have expressed concern...
As the Minnesota Vikings prepare to play at TCF Bank Stadium next year, the team is bringing along funds for surrounding neighborhoods.
The football team will contribute $90,000 in cash and $35,000 in...
The Minnesota Vikings are looking for high-visibility projects to fund in the neighborhoods adjacent to the University of Minnesota ahead of their arrival at TCF Bank Stadium next year.
At a meeting Wednesday...
Two startup companies that rely on University of Minnesota research projects are being recognized for their innovative use of federal funding.
The Science Coalition, a national nonprofit that advocates...
When Ricardo McCurley first discussed drafting a small area plan for Southeast Como last year, some residents questioned whether the document would have significant power in shaping the community.
“They...
The Cedar-Riverside community is resisting an apartment complex proposed for the neighborhood.
Residents say the project, called Five15 on the Park, could increase parking issues. Minneapolis-based developer...
Bicyclists and pedestrians on the West River and James I. Rice parkways asked for trail resurfacing, and the City of Minneapolis listened.
The Park and Recreation Board received $1.8 million in federal...
With the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood experiencing rapid change, residents made their final comments on the area’s master plan this week.
About 60 residents approved of the plan overall during the last...
Community groups in Cedar-Riverside are joining other University of Minnesota neighborhoods’ efforts to control the effects of development.
At a joint meeting of the West Bank Community Coalition...
The University of Minnesota’s School of Nursing received the largest gift in the program’s history Wednesday.
The $10 million donation from the Bentson Foundation will provide scholarships...
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