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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Caitlin Anderson, Associate Reporter

All content by Caitlin Anderson
Sarah Mai

“In good times and in bad times”: Despite pandemic, University seeks property, plans for redevelopment

by Caitlin Anderson
Published August 14, 2020
The intesection of SE 13th Ave. and SE Como Ave. on Thursday, July 23, 2020.

Southeast Como sees trajectory towards more rental, absentee owners

by Caitlin Anderson
Published August 6, 2020
A residential street is wet by an afternoon rain shower in the Como neighborhood on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

Southeast Como to see new 40-bedroom townhouse development

by Caitlin Anderson
Published July 23, 2020
The ordinance could give the city an opportunity to work with other partners to do what is best for the city and its community, said Ward 2 Council member Cam Gordon.

Proposed ordinance would give communities heads up before sale of property

by Caitlin Anderson
Published July 20, 2020
Mohammed Aliyu (left) and Henok Gemeda (right) style customers' hair at K Signature Slice Barber Shop on Lake Street in Minneapolis on Monday, July 13.

Black-owned barbershop to open in Dinkytown

by Caitlin Anderson
Published July 15, 2020
The Como Congregational Church in the Como neighborhood on Sunday, July 5.

Minneapolis 2040 Plan draws concern for UMN-area developments

by Caitlin Anderson
Published July 8, 2020
Sarah Mai

UMN to buy apartments in Stadium Village

by Caitlin Anderson
Published July 6, 2020
Alison Kirwin, owner of Al’s Breakfast, poses for a portrait in front of the restaurant in Dinkytown on Wednesday, July 1.

Dinkytown restaurants adapt — or falter — in the face of the pandemic

by Caitlin Anderson
Published July 2, 2020
Site of Stadium Village Church property, recently bought by the University in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 18.

UMN seeks to buy Stadium Village Church property

by Caitlin Anderson
Published June 25, 2020
A concept rendering for the large-scale residential project, which would redevelop the site of McDonald’s, Subway and TCF Bank

New plans revealed for Dinkytown McDonald’s development: shorter and wider footprint

by Caitlin Anderson
Published June 20, 2020
Mark Eckelaert stands in front of 44 North, the apartment building he is residing in, Wednesday, June 17 in Stadium Village. Eckelaert is searching for a short-term lease or sublease to take over for the fall semester. 

Rentals near campus feeling bare since start of pandemic

by Caitlin Anderson
Published June 19, 2020
The Campus Cafe Turkish Grill in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis on Wednesday, June 17.

Cedar-Riverside businesses receive $10,000 pandemic relief loans

by Caitlin Anderson
Published June 18, 2020
Mutual aid fund provides COVID-19 supplies to public housing residents

Mutual aid fund provides COVID-19 supplies to public housing residents

by Caitlin Anderson
Published June 12, 2020
The Red Sea Resturaunt in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood on Friday, June 5.

Businesses contend with state reopening, protests

by Caitlin Anderson
Published June 8, 2020
Concept rendering for a 12-story development on 15th Avenue. 

12-story student housing development proposed for Marcy-Holmes

by Caitlin Anderson
Published June 4, 2020
Bar Luchador sits closed on Washington Ave in Stadium Village on Friday, May 29. (Audrey Rauth / Minnesota Daily)

Bar Luchador closes after nearly five years in Stadium Village

by Caitlin Anderson
Published June 1, 2020
MaX it PAWN was among the businesses extensively damaged in Thursday's riots. Cedar-Riverside is the southernmost University-area neighborhood, making it closer to where the first protests began. 

Cedar-Riverside pawnshop left scorched from riots

by Caitlin Anderson
Published May 29, 2020
The former location of a Papa Johns in Blegen Hall – replaced by Oath Pizza – sits vacant in September 2018. Oath Pizza may now be on the chopping block, too. 

Multiple on-campus dining locations could close

by Caitlin Anderson
Published May 21, 2020
Jeff Kern, the large format manager at Bolger, assembles acrylic face shields at Bolger’s facility in St. Paul on Friday, May 1.

Local manufacturers see opportunities, reduced demand during COVID-19 crisis

by Caitlin Anderson
Published May 6, 2020
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Minneapolis provides $3 million in housing funds for renters

by Caitlin Anderson
Published May 6, 2020
Urban Growler Brewing Company

For breweries, COVID-19 and state restrictions make business ‘brutal’

by Caitlin Anderson
Published April 28, 2020
Moving carts fill the mailroom at Middlebrook Hall on Saturday, March 21. Many freshmen at the University of Minnesota are moving out of University housing as a result of COVID-19.

UMN students have trouble retrieving belongings from dorms

by Caitlin Anderson
Published April 27, 2020
The neon signs of Annies Parlour in Dinkytown hang dark on Saturday, March 21.

Dinkytown community aims to raise awareness of takeout for businesses

by Caitlin Anderson
Published April 23, 2020
The S.E. University Ave. Raising Canes advertises its takeout options on Saturday, March 21.

Hennepin County opens hotels to homeless in face of COVID-19

by Caitlin Anderson
Published April 17, 2020
Construction is conducted in Minneapolis on Monday, April 6, 2023.

Developments around the University, including housing, could stall amid COVID-19

by Caitlin Anderson
Published April 10, 2020
Three houses under consideration for demolition are seen in Marcy-Holmes on Sunday, April 5. The site could be host to a potential project with micro-unit apartments.  

Historic Dinkytown houses may be demolished for new apartments

by Caitlin Anderson
Published April 6, 2020
Third-year student Natalie Swanson poses for a portrait at the house she rents in Marcy-Holmes on Wednesday, April 1. Swanson was laid off from her job at a coffee shop that stopped operation in response to COVID-19. Though her landlord has lowered rent by $100 per person, she is uncertain about her ability to make rent after April. 

Without work, rent payments worry students living near campus

by Caitlin Anderson
Published April 3, 2020
The neon signs of Annie's Parlour in Dinkytown hang dark on Saturday, March 21.

Businesses near campus face increasing uncertainty during outbreak

by Caitlin Anderson
Published March 23, 2020
Construction equipment stands ready on an empty plot of land beside homes on Erie Street Southeast. on Friday, March 13. Several homes on the block are set to be demolished as part of a broad plan for the future clinical campus facility.

Housing demolished in Stadium Village for University development

by Caitlin Anderson
Published March 17, 2020
Minneapolis declares local emergency, shutters restaurants

Minneapolis declares local emergency, shutters restaurants

by Caitlin Anderson
Published March 16, 2020
Sarah Mai

A gateway to campus: The vision for Stadium Village comes to fruition

by J.D. Duggan and Caitlin Anderson
Published February 27, 2020
The Como Congregational Church stands amid freshly-fallen snow on Monday, Feb. 17. The historic site faces the potential of being developed into an apartment building.

Development could replace historic Como church

by Caitlin Anderson
Published February 20, 2020
The McDonald's located on the corner of Fourth Street Southeast and 15th Avenue Southeast as seen on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

City Council vote stalls development at Dinkytown McDonald’s site

by Caitlin Anderson
Published February 17, 2020
The Board of Regents meet about the East Gateway Project Resolution, on Friday, Feb. 14. The Board of Regents holds a meeting each month.

Regents approve plan to redevelop Stadium Village

by Caitlin Anderson
Published February 16, 2020
City seeks to deepen relationship with small businesses

City seeks to deepen relationship with small businesses

by Caitlin Anderson
Published February 13, 2020
Courtesy of Hennepin County.

New Marcy-Holmes development would convert single-family home

by Caitlin Anderson
Published February 4, 2020
Courtesy of Kaas Wilson Architects.

New 71-unit apartments bring the new and old to Marcy-Holmes

by Caitlin Anderson
Published February 2, 2020
Illustration by Sarah Mai

Micro-unit apartments moving into University area

by Caitlin Anderson
Published January 30, 2020
Courtesy of the University of Minnesota.

Details emerge on UMN Foundation Stadium Village development plan

by Caitlin Anderson
Published January 23, 2020
Courtesy of DJR Architecture.

Apartment plans could bring more single living to Marcy-Holmes

by Caitlin Anderson
Published January 19, 2020
The inside of Minneapolis City Hall as seen on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019.

New zoning policy to expand student housing affordability

by Caitlin Anderson
Published December 19, 2019
Courtesy of the Minneapolis Department of Community Planning & Economic Development.

New hotel proposed for Prospect Park

by Caitlin Anderson
Published December 9, 2019
The Glendale Townhome complex is a 184-unit public housing project owned by the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority and is the only public row-house development left in the U.S.

Some rents could increase for public housing in Prospect Park

by Caitlin Anderson
Published December 5, 2019
Oishii Poké, soon to be the Mango Mango dessert shop, in Dinkytown as seen on Sunday, Dec. 1. 

Mango-ing, going, gone: Dinkytown’s Oishii Poké to close to make way for new mango dessert shop

by Caitlin Anderson
Published December 1, 2019

Five dead after fire in high-rise apartment building in Cedar-Riverside

by Caitlin Anderson
Published November 27, 2019
The McDonald's located on the corner of Fourth Street Southeast and 15th Avenue Southeast is seen on Saturday, Aug. 31. The proposed development would replace Mcdonald's as well as other popular businesses such as Dinkytown Wine and Spirits.

Large-scale development presents affordability plans

by Caitlin Anderson
Published November 26, 2019
The McDonald's located on the corner of Fourth Street Southeast and 15th Avenue Southeast is seen on Saturday, Aug. 31. The proposed development would replace Mcdonald's as well as other popular businesses such as Dinkytown Wine and Spirits.

Neighbors seek greater University involvement amid Dinkytown development

by Caitlin Anderson
Published November 21, 2019
The entrance to Positive Vibes Nutrition's new Dinkytown location as seen on Friday, Nov. 15.

Healthy shakes coming to Dinkytown

by Caitlin Anderson
Published November 18, 2019
Midday robbery reported in Marcy-Holmes

Midday robbery reported in Marcy-Holmes

by Caitlin Anderson
Published November 15, 2019
The site of a proposed development in Marcy Holmes as seen on Monday, Nov. 4.

High-rise condo project canceled in Marcy-Holmes, rentals proposed instead

by Caitlin Anderson
Published November 11, 2019
Courtesy of CA Ventures.

Proposed Dinkytown development scraps 25-story proposal for shorter option

by Caitlin Anderson
Published November 7, 2019
The recently vacated Tim Hortons, soon to be Pho Mai, as seen in Dinkytown on Monday, Nov. 4. (Jasmin Kemp / Minnesota Daily)

Vietnamese restaurant slated for Dinkytown

by Caitlin Anderson
Published November 5, 2019
Vietnamese restaurant Num-Mi as seen in Dinkytown on Friday, Oct. 26. After closing, it will be replaced by Dinkytown

Num-mi in Dinkytown to close, to be replaced with new Asian-style fry restaurant

by Caitlin Anderson
Published October 27, 2019
Illustrated by Hailee Schievelbein

City to study potential impact of rent stabilization

by Caitlin Anderson
Published October 24, 2019
Illustrated by Harry Steffenhagen

New policy would require sustainability improvements at local farmers’ markets

by Caitlin Anderson
Published October 23, 2019
Courtesy of Benjamin Metzdorff

Expansion coming to University-area apartments

by Caitlin Anderson
Published October 16, 2019
Holmes Greenway Housing located at 114 Fifth Street SE. Courtesy of Vitus. 

Renovations coming to Marcy-Holmes affordable housing units

by Caitlin Anderson
Published October 10, 2019
The intersection of East Hennepin Avenue and 8th Street as on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019.

Bike lane improvements could increase traffic in Marcy-Holmes

by Caitlin Anderson
Published October 3, 2019
A new mural on the side of the Bunge Tower is seen on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019.

Longtime Bunge affordable housing project in its final step

by Caitlin Anderson
Published September 29, 2019
Renderings courtesy of William Wells, Wells and Company Architects.

New 20-bedroom apartment building slated for Prospect Park

by Caitlin Anderson
Published September 27, 2019
The Wales House, a longtime Dinkytown lodging for UMN guests, as seen on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019. (Cleo Krejci / Minnesota Daily)

The Wales House, longtime lodging house for UMN guests, closes

by Caitlin Anderson
Published September 17, 2019
Dinkytown residents ask questions regarding a proposed development from CA Ventures and ESG Architects at the University Lutheran Church of Hope on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The development would replace popular businesses such as McDonald's and Dinkytown Liquor.

Proposed large-scale Dinkytown apartment met with concerns, support

by Caitlin Anderson
Published September 15, 2019
The McDonald's located on the corner of Fourth Street Southeast and 15th Avenue Southeast is seen on Saturday, Aug. 31. The proposed development would replace Mcdonald's as well as other popular businesses such as Dinkytown Wine and Spirits.

Multiple Dinkytown businesses could close to make way for large-scale apartment

by Caitlin Anderson
Published September 5, 2019
Signs advertise store closing sales at Varsity Bike and Transit on Thursday Aug. 29. The Dinkytown business is set to close at the end of September.

Varsity Bike and Transit to end its 25-year-ride in Dinkytown

by Caitlin Anderson
Published September 2, 2019
The last Perkins restaurant in Minneapolis is seen on Tuesday, July 30. The logo and sign have been removed from the building and it now lays vacant. 

Bye, Perkins: University students, locals say farewell to late-night staple

by Caitlin Anderson
Published July 31, 2019
The future site of urban food hall, Malcolm Yards Market, as seen on Friday, July 19.

Developers, officials seek to revitalize industrial land near UMN

by Caitlin Anderson
Published July 24, 2019
A rendering of Home2 Suites at 2800 University Ave. SE, a new hotel in Prospect Park.

Extended-stay hotel proposed for Prospect Park

by Caitlin Anderson
Published July 17, 2019
A rain and pollinator garden in the Riverside Plaza area as seen on Sunday, June 30 2019.

Urban ecosystems grow in Cedar-Riverside

by Caitlin Anderson
Published July 3, 2019
Kafe 421 as seen on Sunday, June 30 in Dinkytown. The restaurant is expected to close at the end of July.

Kafe 421 to close after 16 years in Dinkytown

by Caitlin Anderson
Published June 30, 2019
The Minnesota Geological Survey Building as seen on University Avenue in Saint Paul on Monday, June 24.

UMN building could see new life as small business hub

by Caitlin Anderson
Published June 26, 2019
Attendees listen as Gov. Tim Walz discusses clean energy at McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, June 14.

Lawmakers, CEOs talk clean energy at McNamara

by Caitlin Anderson
Published June 16, 2019
Roxy Krietzman pours a flight of ciders at Minneapolis Cider Co. on Thursday, June 6.

University alumni open cider taproom in Marcy-Holmes

by Caitlin Anderson
Published June 11, 2019

University researchers, St. Paul officials work for greener stormwater infrastructure

by Caitlin Anderson
Published December 13, 2018
Yanmei Zhang, a post doctoral student in plant and microbial biology, calculates wood density and volume measurement at the Cargill Building on Monday, Dec. 10 in Saint Paul.

Fungi promoting opportunities in sustainable energy

by Caitlin Anderson
Published December 13, 2018

New doctoral program to explore indigenous studies

by Caitlin Anderson
Published November 29, 2018

New course bridges philosophy and medicine

by Caitlin Anderson
Published November 29, 2018
Running back Mohamed Ibrahim speaks with Head coach P.J. Fleck following an injury at TCF Bank Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 30.

UMN lab looks to influence policy on concussions in youth sports

by Caitlin Anderson
Published November 19, 2018
Illustrated by Jane Borstad

UMN awarded grant to expand language programs

by Caitlin Anderson
Published November 15, 2018

New research shows students learn better when interacting with classmates

by Caitlin Anderson
Published November 15, 2018

Wine, superheroes and forgotten gods: UMN program offers unique classes

by Caitlin Anderson
Published November 8, 2018
Graduate researcher Trent Dado poses for a portrait holding a real, dried cow stomach on Friday, Oct. 26 at Haecker Hall on Saint Paul campus. Dado is working on research that uses enzymes to mimic cow stomachs with the goal of improving the animals' digestive systems.

Researchers use non-invasive method to study cow digestion

by Caitlin Anderson
Published October 29, 2018
Robert Schwarz in Antarctica

After 14th Antarctic winter, UMN astrophysicist set to go home

by Caitlin Anderson
Published October 24, 2018
Joey Gunderson, a service desk team lead, poses for a photo on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018.

UMN to roll out new two-factor security sign-in

by Caitlin Anderson
Published October 18, 2018
Illustrated by Jane Borstad

UMN studies whether brain images make people more likely to believe information

by Caitlin Anderson
Published October 11, 2018
The former location of a Papa Johns in Blegen Hall – replaced by Oath Pizza – sits vacant in September 2018. Oath Pizza may now be on the chopping block, too. 

Papa John’s leaves UMN

by Caitlin Anderson
Published October 1, 2018

Interior design program prepares for accreditation review

by Caitlin Anderson
Published September 27, 2018

Two injured after explosion at Marcy-Holmes building

by Caitlin Anderson
Published September 19, 2018
The sun begins to rise over St. Paul campus on April 19, 2017.

Facilities plan aims to upgrade St. Paul campus

by Caitlin Anderson
Published September 17, 2018

UMN researchers begin new study on childhood autism

by Caitlin Anderson
Published September 14, 2018
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