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The inside of Minneapolis City Hall as seen on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019.

As 5G spreads, city group examines resident concerns

by Emma Dill
Published December 12, 2019
A boarded window on the fourteenth floor is rimmed by scorch marks at the Cedar High Apartments on Monday, Dec. 9. On Nov. 28, an early morning blaze claimed the lives of five of the buildings residents.

After high-rise fire, Cedar-Riverside begins to heal

by Emma Dill and Brooke Sheehy
Published December 12, 2019
The site of a developing public park, which the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board plans on buying, located in Prospect Park, as seen on Wednesday, Dec. 4.

New park taking shape in Prospect Park

by Emma Dill
Published December 5, 2019
Morgan La Casse

Prospect Park drafts plan to meet Minneapolis climate goals

by Emma Dill
Published December 1, 2019
Hemp is seen growing in a greenhouse by Wally Sakallah in order to produce CBD oil on Thursday, Nov. 21. Sakallah owns the Hideaway and Cosmic Bean Dispensary in Dinkytown, which are two main places he sells CBD oil.

CBD, hemp businesses blaze through campus

by Emma Dill
Published November 27, 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.

Prospect Park committee focuses on inclusion, diversity

by Emma Dill
Published November 24, 2019
A runner passes the possible site of a new stairway connecting the Dinkytown Greenway to the intersection of Fourth Street Southeast and 15th Avenue Southeast on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

Proposed stairwell could connect heart of Dinkytown to greenway

by Emma Dill
Published November 14, 2019
An unidentified university junior smokes a Juul in her apartment on Saturday, Nov. 9. The convenience of a Juul, compared to traditional cigarettes, allows for increased consumption during day to day activities.

Legislature aims to raise state nicotine purchasing age, ban flavored vapes

by Emma Dill
Published November 11, 2019
Yonis colors in a sensory area in the gymnasium at the Brian Coyle Neighborhood Center in Cedar-Riverside on Sunday, Oct 27. Yonis and other kids participate in an adaptive program on Sundays for children with autism. 

Growing Cedar-Riverside program gives kids with autism a place to play

by Emma Dill
Published October 31, 2019
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

Under new proposal, some students could qualify for affordable housing

by Emma Dill
Published October 27, 2019
A view of the St. Anthony Falls locks as seen on Wednesday, Oct. 23. 

Locals consider plans for St. Anthony Falls lock and dam

by Emma Dill
Published October 23, 2019
Illustrated by Abby Adamski.

Lawmakers call for action on insulin access bill

by Emma Dill
Published October 19, 2019
Carol Cooke poses for a portrait in her home on Thursday, Oct. 17. Crooke will turn 90 in December and has been involved with SE Seniors for two years. She participates in the Connections Club, a pen pals program and uses SE Seniors as a resource when she has questions about senior services. Crooke says, “It’s just a wonderful resource. I would miss it if it weren’t available. I can’t imagine what they would cut back.”

Proposed county budget threatens funding for senior programs

by Emma Dill
Published October 19, 2019
A pedestrian safety workshop in the Prospect Park neighborhood on Friday, Oct. 4. 

Pedestrian safety improvements coming to Prospect Park

by Emma Dill
Published October 8, 2019
Nice Ride bikes are seen on the corner of Fourth Street Southeast and 15th Avenue Southeast on Thursday, Oct. 3.

Nice Ride considers retiring dockless bikes, adding e-bikes

by Emma Dill
Published October 7, 2019
A Minneapolis Police officer patrols Dinkytown on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018.

Slow 911 response times in SE Como prompt concern

by Emma Dill
Published October 3, 2019
Louis Alemayehu, a West Bank resident who is also involved with HECUA, participates in a discussion on food security and community business practices at at the Mixed Blood Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. The community conversations were part of the West Bank Business Associations Crash Course conference.

West Bank workshop promotes sustainability, support for artists

by Emma Dill
Published September 27, 2019
The Witchs Hat Tower sits in Prospect Park on Monday, June 20, 2016.

Prospect Park withdraws from agreement in controversial development

by Emma Dill
Published September 22, 2019
A cyclist rides down 5th Street Southeast in Dinkytown on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019.

UMN research to promote engagement, diversity in neighborhood groups

by Emma Dill
Published September 19, 2019
Billy Werb, left, enjoys the company of other alumni at the East River Flats on Saturday, Sept. 14. Werb created signs urging other residents to speak up to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to continue to permit tailgating on football game days.

Park Board temporarily changes course on tailgating at East River Flats

by Emma Dill
Published September 15, 2019
Demonstrators, two of which are from the group Free Chinese Feminists, stand outside the courtroom inside the Hennepin County Government Center on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The four were showing their support for Liu Jingyao on the first hearing of a civil case brought against Richard Liu.

Activists, UMN students show support for alleged Richard Liu victim

by Emma Dill
Published September 12, 2019
Hailee Schievelbein

UMN program working to eliminate use of hazardous chemical ‘perc’ at dry cleaners

by Emma Dill
Published September 9, 2019
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

MPLS program tackles housing instability among public school students

by Emma Dill
Published September 5, 2019

City program promotes ‘missing middle’ affordable housing

by Emma Dill
Published May 7, 2019
Filmmaker Sisco Omar poses for portrait before filming an interview on Wednesday, May 1 at the Bryan Coyle Center. Omar says that, Everyone has a story to tell, and believes that the stories from the Cedar-Riverside community are best told from the perspective of the people who live there.

Film to bridge generational gaps in Cedar-Riverside

by Emma Dill
Published May 2, 2019
Hundreds of people attended Ahlan Amazon, an event held April 30 at Cedar-Riversides Brian Coyle Center. Many meeting attendees were there to network with Amazon representatives and expand their partnership with the tech giant.

Cedar-Riverside workers aim to expand Amazon partnership

by Emma Dill
Published May 2, 2019
Ward 6 Minneapolis City Council member Abdi Warsame hears concerns about the Memorandum of Understanding at City Hall on Friday, April 19. The memorandum sets standards for using city funds to renovate public housing.

Plans for public housing renovations spark criticism

by Emma Dill
Published April 25, 2019

CLA names new commencement speaker

by Emma Dill
Published April 22, 2019
Mayor Jacob Frey speaks about sustainability and food justice during the Homegrown Minneapolis Community Food Forum on Wednesday, April 17 2019. Frey talked about access to affordable, locally grown food, utilizing community gardens and improving school lunches.

University researchers help shape citywide food action plan

by Emma Dill
Published April 19, 2019
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey answers questions from students at the Minnesota Student Association forum in Blegen Hall about issues that affect them and their peers on Tuesday, Feb. 26 2019.

City makes recommendations on opioid epidemic

by Emma Dill
Published April 16, 2019
Samantha Pree-Stinson addresses concerns over plans to reduce the number of wards in Minneapolis during the City Council Charter Commission at City Hall on Wednesday, April 3. The change could affect who represents Minneapolis residents on the City Council.

Proposed City Council restructuring sees support and push-back

by Emma Dill
Published April 11, 2019

Mixed reactions from neighborhood groups on City proposal

by Emma Dill and Emma Dill
Published April 8, 2019
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

Census efforts target students, minorities

by Emma Dill
Published April 4, 2019
The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood as seen on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

In aftermath of Christchurch shooting, local Muslims experience fear, support

by Emma Dill and Imani Cruzen
Published March 28, 2019
An aerial photo of I-94 taken in April 2018.

Project aims to reconnect local communities divided by Interstate 94

by Emma Dill
Published March 13, 2019
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

City looks to bolster renter protections

by Emma Dill
Published March 11, 2019
Parked cars along 12th Avenue Southeast in the Marcy Holmes Neighborhood. Auto thefts in Marcy-Holmes are up 38 percent from last year.

Safety concerns prompt officials to address Marcy-Holmes residents

by Emma Dill
Published March 2, 2019
City Council Member Abdi Warsame speaks during the United Black Legislative Caucus at the Brian Coyle Center in Cedar-Riverside on Wednesday, Feb. 27.

Local leaders discuss policy issues in Cedar-Riverside

by Emma Dill
Published March 1, 2019
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey answers questions from students at the Minnesota Student Association forum in Blegen Hall about issues that affect them and their peers on Tuesday, Feb. 26 2019.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addresses student government

by Emma Dill
Published February 27, 2019

Electric bikes to roll onto campus this spring

by Emma Dill
Published February 19, 2019
Newly-elected Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz addresses the crowd at the Intercontinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel in Saint Paul on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Governor Walz discusses policy amid protests on UMN campus

by Emma Dill
Published February 14, 2019
The UMPD building is open on East Bank campus.

Former UMN employee charged with theft

by Emma Dill
Published February 7, 2019
A group of eight police officers patrol on bikes through Dinkytown.

City plan to lay out future of transportation for UMN, Minneapolis

by Emma Dill
Published February 6, 2019
Ward 3 City Council Member Jacob Frey speaks to the crowd at his election party at Jefe Urban Hacienda in Minneapolis on Tuesday.

City implements policy to aid sexual assault survivors amid campus efforts

by Emma Dill
Published February 4, 2019
The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood as seen on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

Cedar-Riverside gets new neighborhood group after funding issues

by Emma Dill
Published January 30, 2019

Park near St. Anthony Main to receive $1 million investment

by Emma Dill
Published January 25, 2019

City energy disclosure program aims to inform renters

by Emma Dill
Published January 23, 2019
The Cedar-Riverside Opportunity Center as seen on Oct. 24, 2018. The Opportunity Center, which is now home to the citys small business team, will begin assisting residents once a month.

Trades program aims to broaden career options in Cedar-Riverside

by Emma Dill
Published December 10, 2018
Illustrated by Hailee Schievelbein

UMN Design Center lays out new options for homeless in Minneapolis

by Emma Dill
Published December 6, 2018

City ID program could offer options for international, undocumented students

by Emma Dill
Published December 3, 2018

Local leaders uncertain about effort to increase police oversight

by Emma Dill
Published November 29, 2018
A view of WaHu apartments on Jan. 15, 2017.

Tenant protection ordinance aims to preserve affordable housing

by Emma Dill
Published November 21, 2018

Cedar-Riverside leaders advocate for youth funding in the face of budget cuts

by Emma Dill
Published November 12, 2018

University changes course on energy efficiency program

by Emma Dill
Published November 9, 2018
Democratic Candidate Mohamud Noor at his election party on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at Mixed Blood Theater on West Bank. He was elected to represent the Minnesota House of Representatives District 60B.

After unsuccessful first bids, Noor takes House District 60B

by Emma Dill
Published November 7, 2018
The view where a Crown Hydro hydroelectric turbine would have been placed as seen on Sunday, Nov. 4 in Minneapolis. Xcel Energy terminated their contract with Crown Hydro, causing the planned turbine to be cancelled.

Amid City pushback, plans for hydroelectric power near St. Anthony Main fall short

by Emma Dill
Published November 5, 2018
The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood as seen on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

Cedar-Riverside mothers and youth meet to discuss community issues

by Emma Dill
Published November 1, 2018

Police respond to arson in Marcy-Holmes

by Emma Dill
Published October 23, 2018
Minneapolis Police drive downtown on Tuesday, June 26.

Neighborhood watch group aims to inform students about local crime

by Emma Dill
Published October 16, 2018

Increase in reported sexual assaults, according to University safety report

by Emma Dill
Published October 11, 2018

Police respond to robbery in Dinkytown

by Emma Dill
Published October 10, 2018
Todd Gramenz addresses the crowd at a demonstration put on by Students for a Democratic Society. The event, held on Thursday, Oct. 4 outside of Coffman Memorial Union, opposed Brett Kavanaughs nomination to the Supreme Court.

Students protest ahead of Kavanaugh vote

by Emma Dill and Jordan Willauer
Published October 5, 2018

Recent shootings don’t point to an increase in crime, officials say

by Emma Dill
Published September 27, 2018

Minneapolis police respond to a stabbing near campus

by Emma Dill
Published September 26, 2018
UMPD Officer Josh Betts holds a narcan nasal spray kit on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 in Minneapolis. The kit can be used for emergency treatment of opioid overdose.

University police to equip officers with Narcan

by Emma Dill
Published September 18, 2018
Minneapolis Police drive downtown on Tuesday, June 26.

MPD responds to Marcy-Holmes shooting

by Emma Dill
Published September 12, 2018
A police car patrols University Avenue near TCF Bank Stadium on Tuesday, May 29, 2018.

UMPD responds to uptick in crime during University Welcome Week

by Emma Dill
Published September 10, 2018
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro speaks in the Northstar Ballroom of the St. Paul Student Center on Monday, Feb. 26. The speech drew a crowd of dozens of protestors in opposition to Shapiros presence on campus.

University responds to Ben Shapiro venue lawsuit

by Emma Dill
Published September 3, 2018

UMPD responds to Saturday night robbery and assault

by Emma Dill
Published August 27, 2018
Sina Shirinpour, a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, poses for a portrait inside Nils Hasselmo Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Originally from Tehran, Iran, his residence in the U.S. is affected by the Supreme Courts ruling of the new travel travel ban. 

Travel ban keeps international students from family, education

by Emma Dill
Published December 14, 2017
Jared Rubinstein, a grad student in the Department of Horticultural Sciences places a sign next to a tree on Thursday, Nov. 30 on the St. Paul campus. The signs have information about the specific tree they are placed in front of as well as a QR link to more information. 

Trees on UMN St. Paul campus receive recognition

by Emma Dill
Published December 6, 2017

UMN researchers add meditation to recovery toolbox

by Emma Dill
Published November 29, 2017
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