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All content by Brian Arola

Bills to prevent parking, driving in bike lanes in final stages

by Brian Arola
Published May 7, 2013
Minneapolis lawyer and city council candidate Jacon Frey speaks after accepting to DFL endorsement Saturday, May 4, 2013, at De La Salle High School. His opponent, Ward 3 incumbent Diane Hofstede, withdrew her name from the endorsement during the convention, but both candidates will continue to campaign for the city council position.

Frey wins DFL nod for University area seat

by Brian Arola
Published May 6, 2013

Frey grabs endorsement, Hofstede still running

by Brian Arola
Published May 4, 2013

City rooftops could ‘bee’ buzzing

by Brian Arola
Published May 2, 2013
Midwest Regional Bicycle Safety Summit attendees set out on a bicycle tour around Minneapolis on Monday, April 29, 2013, outside the Commons Hotel.

Mpls. summit promotes bike safety

by Brian Arola
Published April 30, 2013

Campus hotel hosts bike safety summit

by Brian Arola
Published April 29, 2013
Minneapolis Ward two city council member Cam Gordon on Monday, April 22, 2013, at City Hall. Gordon is up for re-election in Ward 2.

Unopposed, Gordon has ‘time to plan’

by Brian Arola
Published April 24, 2013
Minneapolis lawyer and Ward 3 City Council candidate Jacob Frey, center, talks to marketing and international business senior Ghee Kaefring, left, and global studies junior Marissa Kramer at a pre-caucus party for Frey Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at Burrito Loco in Dinkytown. After Tuesday's caucuses around Minneapolis, the Democratic Labor Party will endorse candidates for city council.

Frey, Hofstede vie for DFL support

by Brian Arola
Published April 17, 2013

Caucuses to kick off for Mpls. City Council

by Brian Arola
Published April 16, 2013

Explosions rock Boston Marathon [warning: graphic]

by Brian Arola
Published April 15, 2013

Guantanamo prisoner details hunger strike

by Brian Arola
Published April 15, 2013
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak gives his final State of the City address. Rybak's speech looked to the future, envisioning Minneapolis as a larger, more diverse city packed with transit and green space by 2025.

Rybak looks forward in final SOTC address

by Brian Arola
Published April 11, 2013
Fulton Brewery staff member Justin Janicki serves beer to customers Saturday, April 6, 2013, at the Fulton Brewery Tap Room in Minneapolis.

In push for looser laws, local breweries unite

by Brian Arola
Published April 9, 2013
Mayoral candidate Gary Schiff responds to questions during a forum Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Solomon's Porch church in Minneapolis. Voters will be able to rank the seven declared mayoral candidates as first-, second-, and third-choices, allowing the candidates in a large pool to earn enough votes to surpass the 50 percent necessary.

DFL, independents debate for mayor

by Brian Arola
Published April 4, 2013

Minneapolis lags behind in bike corrals

by Brian Arola
Published April 2, 2013
DFL Minneapolis mayoral candidates debate Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at the Humphrey School.

DFL mayor candidates go head-to-head on campus

by Brian Arola
Published March 28, 2013

DFL lawyer Lillehaug named to Supreme Court

by Brian Arola
Published March 27, 2013
Erin Rupp, co-founder of the Beez Kneez.

Company bikes honey to local residents, shops

by Brian Arola
Published March 25, 2013

New pope elected

by Brian Arola
Published March 13, 2013

Report: Minneapolis bicycling continues to increase

by Brian Arola
Published March 12, 2013

Minnesota College Republicans chairman announces gay marriage support

by Brian Arola
Published March 6, 2013
Linguistics second-year Alyssa Rose checks the ID of psychology senior Kevin Tully just before close Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Dinkytown Wine and Spirits. A new ordinance allows the Minneapolis City Council to place mandatory conditions on an uncooperative business.

Council increases power over businesses

by Brian Arola
Published March 6, 2013
Incumbent Minneapolis City Councilwoman Diane Hofstede talks to guests at a meet and greet Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at a Nicollet Island home in Minneapolis.

Hofstede, Frey race heats up

by Brian Arola
Published March 6, 2013

Sequestration woes hit University research funds

by Brian Arola
Published February 28, 2013
Campus traffic is light Saturday morning at Harvard Street and Washington Avenue. Some are concerned with the design of intersections near light-rail construction on Washington Avenue because it could be dangerous for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Light rail may challenge bicyclists

by Brian Arola
Published February 26, 2013

Summit brewing up new logo for April

by Brian Arola
Published February 22, 2013

Kline, Kaler meet to discuss U costs

by Brian Arola
Published February 19, 2013
Minneapolis mayoral candidate and senior counsel for Duke Energy Cam Winton poses Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at McNamara Alumni Center. Winton will be running as an independent for mayor.

Lone conservative joins DFL-heavy mayoral race

by Brian Arola
Published February 19, 2013
Minneapolis City Council member Betsy Hodges was the first candidate to announce her campaign for mayor. Hodges has served on the city council for seven years.

Transit in mind, Hodges joins race

by Brian Arola
Published February 14, 2013
The Hub Bike Co-op on Oak Street Southeast offers member services for those who bike on campus, including showers, lockers and secure bike storage. The Bicycle Advisory Committee recommended the Minneapolis City Council promote amenities for bicyclists to encourage more people to bike to work.

Bike commuters could get showers, lockers

by Brian Arola
Published February 12, 2013
Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels is running for mayor, hoping to replace R.T. Rybak, who will not seek a fourth term. Samuels kicked off his mayoral campaign last week.

Crime, guns priorities for Samuels

by Brian Arola
Published February 12, 2013

Target Field builder in final two of Vikings stadium construction plans

by Brian Arola
Published February 8, 2013

Parking regulations could change

by Brian Arola
Published February 6, 2013

Third Ward city council race heats up

by Brian Arola
Published January 31, 2013

President Obama coming to Minneapolis to push gun control agenda

by Brian Arola
Published January 31, 2013

Schiff’s mayoral campaign kick-off draws students

by Brian Arola
Published January 30, 2013
Minneapolis City Council member Gary Schiff is announcing his candidacy for Minneapolis mayor Tuesday night at Blarney Pub & Grill. The University alumnus has been a City Council member since 2001.

Schiff joins race for Minneapolis mayor

by Brian Arola
Published January 29, 2013

Minneapolis looks to regulate pubs on wheels

by Brian Arola
Published January 29, 2013
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler gives his annual legislative briefing to alumni and faculty Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, at McNamara Alumni Center.

Kaler brings legislative priorities to campus

by Brian Arola
Published January 24, 2013

New Vikings stadium down to 3 bidders

by Brian Arola
Published January 22, 2013

Rybak looks ahead to his last year as mayor

by Brian Arola
Published January 22, 2013

Mayor R.T. Rybak supports Obama’s gun control measures

by Brian Arola
Published January 17, 2013
Larry Jacobs lectures in his Presidential Leadership and American Democracy class Thursday evening in Blegen Hall.

A lifelong student of politics

by Brian Arola
Published December 11, 2012

U to host discussion on area sex trade

by Brian Arola
Published December 6, 2012

Election Day upgrade proposed

by Brian Arola
Published December 4, 2012
Jobs Now Coalition director Kris Jacobs, left, speaks with Center for Economic and Policy Research co-founder Dean Baker, right, about the need for higher minimum wages on Wednesday at the Humphrey School.

Experts discuss entitlements

by Brian Arola
Published November 29, 2012

Pres. Obama pardons few in first term

by Brian Arola
Published November 27, 2012

Peace talks ongoing between Palestinians and Israelis

by Brian Arola
Published November 19, 2012
Physiology freshman Ashraf Abuhadid and other pro-palestinian protesters march past a contingent of pro-Israel demonstrators Friday in from of Coffman Union.

Students clash over Middle East

by Brian Arola
Published November 19, 2012

Amendments bring students to the polls

by Brian Arola
Published November 14, 2012

States come out against Citizens United ruling

by Brian Arola
Published November 13, 2012
Nathan Peterson and Rebecca Bolks embrace after President Obama's victory speech Monday night at the Minnesotans United election night party in St. Paul, Minn.

Four more years

by Brian Arola
Published November 7, 2012

Campaign legal teams gear up

by Brian Arola
Published November 5, 2012

Obama ahead in new poll

by Brian Arola
Published November 5, 2012

Third parties hold final debate

by Brian Arola
Published November 5, 2012

Jobs report

by Brian Arola
Published November 2, 2012

Cravaack and Nolan fight for District 8

by Brian Arola
Published November 1, 2012

Kody Zalewski

by Brian Arola
Published October 28, 2012

Rep. Phyllis Kahn

by Brian Arola
Published October 28, 2012

Tony Hernandez

by Brian Arola
Published October 28, 2012

Rep. Betty McCollum

by Brian Arola
Published October 28, 2012

University received meningitis-linked drugs

by Brian Arola
Published October 25, 2012

Just like your mom and dad

by Brian Arola
Published October 24, 2012

Debate No. 2: an analysis

by Brian Arola
Published October 18, 2012
Dean Morstad canvasses Sunday in Northeast Minneapolis.

Former U student is on ballot for president

by Brian Arola
Published October 17, 2012
Neuroscience senior Kody Zalewski poses for a portrait after a meeting of the Young Americans for Liberty on Tuesday in the Science Teaching and Student Services building. Zalewski is running against state Rep. Phyllis Kahn in District 60B.

University student runs for state House

by Brian Arola
Published October 11, 2012

8 alternatives: third-party choices

by Brian Arola
Published October 9, 2012
Fourth Congressional District Republican candidate Tony Hernandez speaks to constituents at the Hill-Murray School homecoming football game. Hernandez is running against U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum and Independence Party candidate Steve Carlson.

Newcomer Hernandez fights for Democratic District 4

by Brian Arola
Published October 4, 2012

Presidential election or beauty pageant?

by Brian Arola
Published October 2, 2012

U hosts radio conversation series

by Brian Arola
Published September 26, 2012

Obama back on top in campaign fundraising for time in 3 mos.

by Brian Arola
Published September 24, 2012

Poll finds Minnesotans want Sunday liquor sales

by Brian Arola
Published September 18, 2012

City plans changes to police oversight

by Brian Arola
Published September 13, 2012

Rybak proposal would hire police

by Brian Arola
Published September 10, 2012

Poll shows fewer young adults plan to vote in November

by Brian Arola
Published September 5, 2012
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