University of Minnesota Fulbright scholars are adjusting their research timelines as they prepare to go abroad in January amid uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 travel restrictions. The University announced...

A robbery took place in Southeast Como on Saturday night, per a SAFE-U advisory. At 9:17 p.m., the suspects – no description or direction of travel was provided – approached the two victims near the...

With about two weeks before the special election for the Minneapolis City Council’s vacant Ward 6 seat, Cedar-Riverside organizers held multiple forums for the public to get to know the candidates and...

From July 8 to July 27, Southeast Como, Cedar-Riverside and Marcy-Holmes have seen an increase in overall crime compared to last year. Crime in Prospect Park has remained steady. Crime Trends This time...

After no violent crime in Prospect Park during a two-week span last year, the neighborhood has seen seven reported incidents over the last 15 days. Crime Trends From June 22 to July 7, Cedar-Riverside...

The University of Minnesota will support a lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would require international students without in-person classes to leave the country. The University...

In a city once filled with performances now silenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, Minneapolis’ Mixed Blood Theatre is using this time as an opportunity to present their artists’ talents in a new way.  MBT...

The Prospect Park neighborhood near the University of Minnesota was reportedly the location of two separate crimes Tuesday, per an email from the Minneapolis Police Department. The first reported incident...

The Minnesota Department of Health has identified Dinkytown’s Kollege Klub bar as an epicenter of multiple COVID-19 cases. As of Friday, the Kollege Klub has been linked to 22 positive COVID-19 cases...

The Minnesota Department of Health is currently investigating a COVID-19 case cluster from the Kollege Klub at the University of Minnesota campus. As of Friday, the popular Dinkytown bar Kollege Klub has...

With many students home for the summer during the COVID-19 pandemic, most University of Minnesota-area neighborhoods are quiet and saw a decrease in overall crime compared to the same time frame last year. Crime...

Falcon Heights resident Quentin Nguyen was getting down and dirty removing sod from his front yard in mid-May when he received a letter.  He was working on creating a community garden to share vegetables...

A robbery happened Thursday night, according to an all-campus alert. The incident occurred near Washington Avenue Southeast and Huron Boulevard Southeast. The suspects— four males— assaulted and stole...

Religious student groups on campus are adjusting worship and outreach efforts as the state slowly reopens. The state began allowing places of worship to increase attendance from 10 people per service up...

Cedar-Riverside community members came together over the last week while protests and riots have erupted throughout Minneapolis. After a then-Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd, riots led to...

Owners of Toyota Priuses and other vehicles around the University of Minnesota have been targets of crime as car-part theft has spiked in recent weeks.   The number of stolen catalytic converters...

City officials say it is crucial for the public to practice better social distancing outside to prevent closures of parks and amenities. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has issued guidelines...

Local businesses surrounding the University of Minnesota are adjusting their business models to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic while helping those impacted. Minnesota’s 'stay-at-home' order...

Towerside Innovation District in Prospect Park is aiming to live up to its name as it begins to incorporate greener temperature control in its new developments.  As Minneapolis officials look to implement...

University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel authorized an emergency paid leave assistance policy for eligible University employees, including students, who are unable to work in-person or remotely during...

Minneapolis police are relying on community assistance to identify a suspect likely connected to several assaults near the University of Minnesota.  Earlier this month, the Minneapolis Police Department...

University of Minnesota researchers are using data to evaluate a Minneapolis program aimed at preventing homelessness in school children. Stable Homes Stable Schools is a partnership between the City of...

The City of Minneapolis released a draft of funding guidelines Friday that aims to ensure city neighborhood associations are representative of their communities. After first being proposed in 2018, the...

A number of protestors demonstrated to a full auditorium at the University of Minnesota Friday during a visit by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. About 30 to 40 protestors, including members of University...

Plans to expand a community center space in Cedar-Riverside have been delayed two years due to lack of funding. A project that would expand the current Brian Coyle Center and potentially add a new location...

A historic bike and pedestrian trail in Minneapolis could receive funding to begin completion of its “missing link” through campus neighborhoods.  Gov. Tim Walz announced his $2 billion 2020 capital...

A new course at the University of Minnesota aims to connect students with community members to examine social connections in Minneapolis neighborhoods.  “Sociology of Neighborhoods” professor...

By collecting mandatory fees paid to the city, neighborhood groups near the University of Minnesota have hundreds of thousands of dollars to spend on park upkeep — but they're still deciding how to allocate...

A newly-renovated Arvonne Fraser library in Dinkytown will open its doors to the public for the first time Saturday after more than a year of vacancy.  Renovations include making the building more...

Following a deadly building fire last month, the Cedar-Riverside community is beginning to heal despite lingering questions. The fire killed five residents in a 25-story high-rise owned by the Minneapolis...

The City of Minneapolis is installing syringe drop boxes across the city as part of its larger response to the opioid crisis. On Nov. 1, Minneapolis Health Department began installing 10 customized syringe...

A new nutrition company recently opened in Stadium Village where Mesa Pizza’s second location previously stood.  Mesa Pizza closed its Stadium Village location in November 2017. After almost two...

Former Bonchon franchise employees and advocates gathered Tuesday evening in front of the newly opened Dinkytown location to announce a recent settlement for allegedly stolen wages.   At the...

With a focus on sustainability, a University of Minnesota alumna looked to current apparel design students to implement a zero-waste product line. A year-and-a-half ago, owner of Marcy-Holmes clothing...

A resident at the University of Minnesota Medical School went viral after taking her message against the dangers of vaping to young adults on TikTok, a social media platform. Rose Marie Leslie, a family...

State lawmakers gathered with Minneapolis community members Wednesday to discuss possible cannabis legalization, which saw varied responses.  The event, held in North Minneapolis, was the second of...

Minnesota Hillel on the University of Minnesota campus will use city money for substantial upgrades to its facility.  The Minneapolis City Council approved $5.5 million in bonds for Minnesota Hillel...

This past month, the city of Minneapolis passed a new ordinance that bolsters working conditions in the adult entertainment industry.  The University of Minnesota’s Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement...