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All content by Imani Cruzen
The Vicinity Apartments, one of several apartments in Minneapolis providing short-term rentals, is seen on Monday, July 29 2019.

Minneapolis ordinance would crack down on short-term rentals

by Imani Cruzen
Published July 31, 2019
Aurin Chowdhury discusses renters' rights at a Marcy Holmes renters' rights meeting at the First Congregational Church of Minnesota on Thursday, July 25. 

Marcy-Holmes renters’ rights meeting highlights resident concerns, new ordinances

by Imani Cruzen
Published July 27, 2019
A Gophers football player watches from the sidelines during a game on Sept. 16, 2017.

Former University of Minnesota football players appeal discrimination lawsuit dismissal

by Imani Cruzen
Published July 24, 2019
The Somali House, a structure made of sticks and held together by various forms of weaving, is fixed by Cedar Riverside resident Ayan Isaq on Thursday, Sept. 27 in Minneapolis. The house serves as a space for Somali people to gather and experience Somali culture.

Cedar-Riverside program furthers work to reduce social isolation

by Imani Cruzen
Published July 24, 2019
A light rail Green Line train crosses University Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday night. According to Metro Transit, there has been about $3 billion in development along the Green Line corridor since construction began in 2010.

Mudslide closes East River Parkway, halts light rail service near UMN

by Imani Cruzen
Published July 17, 2019

Hennepin County officials identify missing man seen near UMN campus

by Imani Cruzen
Published July 16, 2019
A University of Minnesota Police car is parked outside of the Graduate Hotel on East Bank on Thursday, June 21.

University police respond to robbery near campus

by Imani Cruzen
Published July 13, 2019
A sign for the Restaurant Opportunities Center of Minnesota hangs near the West Bank light rail station in April 2019.

New state wage theft law sheds light on local employees

by Imani Cruzen
Published July 9, 2019
A University of Minnesota Police car is parked outside of the Graduate Hotel on East Bank on Thursday, June 21.

Robbery reported near Anderson Hall on West Bank

by Imani Cruzen
Published July 9, 2019

Marcy-Holmes looks to expand borders, inclusivity

by Imani Cruzen
Published July 8, 2019
Deanna Baxter laughs at a song request at Sporty's Pub and Grill on Wednesday, June 26 for karaoke night. Sporty's closed its doors for good on Sunday, June 30.

Meet Sporty’s longtime ‘karaoke mom’

by Imani Cruzen
Published July 3, 2019
The Gopher football team huddles during a time out on Saturday, Sept. 15 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Judge dismisses Gophers football players’ discrimination lawsuit

by Imani Cruzen
Published June 25, 2019
The Witch's Hat Tower sits in Prospect Park on Monday, June 20, 2016.

Prospect Park residents look to conserve neighborhood layout

by Imani Cruzen
Published June 25, 2019
Businesses on Como Avenue are seen on Saturday, June 15 in Minneapolis.

Egg rolls, burgers and fries to add flavor to Southeast Como

by Imani Cruzen
Published June 19, 2019
A sign for the Sportsmen's Inn hangs inside of Sporty's Pub and Grill on Como Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday, June 17.

Sporty’s Pub and Grill in Como closing at the end of the month

by Imani Cruzen
Published June 19, 2019
Allen Christian, Abdirahman Mukhtar, Faisal Khalif and Abdinajib Ibrahim talk about the community investment in young adults at the House of Balls in Minneapolis on Saturday, June 8.

Cedar-Riverside art initiative connects community, youth with mentors

by Imani Cruzen
Published June 11, 2019
Provost Karen Hanson addresses the opening of the "We Are Water" exhibit on Friday, Sept. 12, at the Institute on the Environment.

Search committee selected for executive vice president and provost position

by Imani Cruzen
Published May 10, 2019

Student app to highlight history of UMN campus area

by Imani Cruzen
Published April 30, 2019

Legislative forum highlights district policy concerns

by Imani Cruzen
Published April 30, 2019
A view of deteriorated concrete areas of columns, beams and arches of the 10th Ave SE Bridge on Friday, June 15.

10th Avenue Bridge repairs expected to start in the fall

by Imani Cruzen
Published April 29, 2019
Kinesiology senior Jared Antilla watches over the crowd from a balcony at the Sssdude-Fest Block Party on Saturday, April 22, 2017. "I haven't seen anything like this in three years," Antilla said. "All the homemade parties get broken up." 

MPD, University offices work to prevent large Spring Jam gatherings

by Imani Cruzen
Published April 25, 2019
A Minneapolis Police officer patrols Dinkytown on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018.

UMPD responds to report of women being grabbed

by Imani Cruzen
Published April 17, 2019

Minneapolis businesses prepare for ban on certain plastics

by Imani Cruzen
Published April 16, 2019

MPD seeks University funding for safety initiatives

by Imani Cruzen
Published April 3, 2019

Marcy-Holmes bylaw change could better include business owners, renters

by Imani Cruzen
Published April 2, 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
The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood as seen on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

Residents voice concern over West Bank livability initiative

by Imani Cruzen
Published March 25, 2019
MSA presidential candidate, Mina Kian, and vice presidential candidate, Jael Kerandi, pose for a portrait on Saturday, March 9 at Coffman Union.

Kian, Kerandi win MSA election

by Imani Cruzen
Published March 19, 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.

Movement to preserve Prospect Park public housing sees pushback

by Imani Cruzen
Published March 13, 2019
Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association committee of urban design meets at the Purple Onion on Wednesday, March 6.

Student-led Marcy-Holmes committee to focus on neighborhood design

by Imani Cruzen
Published March 11, 2019
Freelance interpreters Ahmed Hassan, AK Hassan, Suad Muse and Huda Mire pose for a portrait outside of the Hiawatha Business Center in Minneapolis on Wednesday, March 6.

State bill could impact local healthcare interpreters

by Imani Cruzen
Published March 7, 2019
Two children walk past police cars parked outside Riverside Plaza on Monday, March 19.

One dead after shooting in Cedar-Riverside

by Imani Cruzen
Published March 2, 2019
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

Urban farming to come to Marcy-Holmes

by Imani Cruzen
Published February 25, 2019
Suzanne Sanglewicz, spokeswoman for the National Rifle Association, spoke to students at Tate Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 19 about the gun rights organization. The event was hosted by the group Collegians for a Constructive Tomorrow.

UMN student group hosts NRA presentation and recruitment opportunity

by Imani Cruzen
Published February 20, 2019
Abdul Omari listens to Law School Dean Garry Jenkins during the University's Board of Regents meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, Feb. 8.

Lawmakers forward five candidates for the Board of Regents

by Imani Cruzen
Published February 19, 2019
Abdul Omari listens to Law School Dean Garry Jenkins during the University's Board of Regents meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, Feb. 8.

Regents review future purchase of University Village

by Imani Cruzen
Published February 13, 2019
Klobuchar will win another term in the Senate.

Amy Klobuchar announces presidential campaign

by Imani Cruzen
Published February 10, 2019
Visitors celebrate at the top of Witch's Hat Tower on Saturday, June 1. Built in 1913, Witch's Hat Tower has been a major landmark in Minneapolis for generations. New developments have been proposed near Prospect Park, and the Prospect Park Association is concerned that the height of developments will block the view from the tower.

Prospect Park residents sue developer over Witch’s Hat tower view

by Imani Cruzen
Published February 7, 2019
Jess Pilarski and Jesse Justice's car is let go after it was attempted to be towed outside Subway in Dinkytown.

Study examines Minneapolis areas with high risk for crashes

by Imani Cruzen
Published February 4, 2019
Construction employees work on the Marcy-Holmes General Mills renovation near St. Anthony Main in Minneapolis, MN on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. The renovation project is currently in its second phase of construction.

Marcy-Holmes task force aims to inform residents on developments

by Imani Cruzen
Published February 1, 2019
Rosemary Williams, vice president of the Soap Factory's board, poses for a portrait in the empty art non profit on Monday, Jan. 21. The The Soap Factory, which occupies the historic National Purity Soap Factory, is more than $2 million in debt.

Soap Factory faces millions in debt, loss of building

by Imani Cruzen
Published January 24, 2019
Tina Smith hugs a supporter during the DFL election party in Saint Paul on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Sen. Tina Smith visits campus to meet with UMN officials impacted by shutdown

by Imani Cruzen
Published January 23, 2019

Marcy-Holmes looks to inform residents about local crime through block club program.

by Imani Cruzen
Published January 23, 2019
The Stone Arch Bridge as seen on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Intel and MnDOT will be using drones to evaluate the bridge and any repairs it may need.

Drone technology used to maintain historic Stone Arch Bridge

by Imani Cruzen
Published December 13, 2018
A new food court will be built at the food court at 330 15th Ave SE.

Food court-style dining coming to Dinkytown

by Imani Cruzen
Published December 6, 2018

Towerside project draws heat from Met Council

by Imani Cruzen
Published December 3, 2018

New Burrito Loco owner hopes to reimagine Dinkytown restaurant

by Imani Cruzen
Published November 26, 2018

Two campus-area apartments sell for tens of millions of dollars

by Imani Cruzen
Published November 19, 2018
Owner of Wally's and Hideaway, Wally Sakallah, stands in the doorway of the space that was to be Cosmic Bean Dispensary. Construction is currently underway inside the building, which is next to Hideaway.

Proposed CBD coffee shop in Dinkytown faces legal problems

by Imani Cruzen
Published November 12, 2018
A rendering for the 1101 Hennepin Ave E development

Como development gains support in growing commercial district

by Imani Cruzen
Published November 6, 2018

Women-only workout space underway in Cedar-Riverside

by Imani Cruzen
Published November 5, 2018
The Bridges apartment building as seen on Sunday, Nov. 4. A woman fell from the tenth floor and died from her injuries early Thursday morning.

Woman dies after falling from campus apartment balcony

by Imani Cruzen
Published November 1, 2018
A rendering of the development at 934 and 938 15th Ave SE

Developers propose Southeast Como development amid resident concerns

by Imani Cruzen
Published October 29, 2018

Korean fried chicken and poke restaurants opening in Dinkytown

by Imani Cruzen
Published October 25, 2018
Hideaway's Dinkytown location, one of multiple shops in the area that sells tobacco products, as seen on March 29. By early fall, Minneapolis residents under the age of 21 may no longer be able to purchase tobacco products according to the City Council's newly proposed "Tobacco 21" ordinance.

CBD drinks to bring new energy to Dinkytown

by Imani Cruzen
Published October 24, 2018
The Motley neighborhood of Prospect Park as seen on Sunday, Oct. 14 in Minneapolis. Motley is considered to be a gateway between the University of Minnesota and Prospect Park.

Regents discuss uses for recently-purchased land in Prospect Park

by Imani Cruzen
Published October 15, 2018
University law student Rebecca Rosefelt, who worked as an intern during Summer 2017 in Mexico conducting research on international standards for juvenile detention, spoke at Mondale Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Her research shows that many juveniles are detained for long periods of time while police investigated their cases, even though they weren't charged yet.

After presenting to U.N., group shares research on juvenile detention at UMN

by Imani Cruzen
Published October 11, 2018
A rendering of a proposed apartment building at 334 9th Street SE

Marcy-Holmes considers new residential development

by Imani Cruzen
Published October 8, 2018
The new Lutheran church, located on the corners of 4th St. SE and 10th Ave. SE, is under construction on Tuesday, Oct. 2.

Campus ministry nears completion of new chapel

by Imani Cruzen
Published October 3, 2018
Construction employees work on the Marcy-Holmes General Mills renovation near St. Anthony Main in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Sept. 25. The renovation project is in its second construction phase.

General Mills development looks to enter phase two

by Imani Cruzen
Published September 27, 2018
A rendering of a multi-unit development that is being proposed Oct. 2 to the Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association.

New Dinkytown development seeks approval from neighborhood, City

by Imani Cruzen
Published September 24, 2018

New delivery app brings “community shopping” to campus

by Imani Cruzen
Published September 20, 2018

Marcy-Holmes project plans future for Dinkytown

by Imani Cruzen
Published September 13, 2018

New poke restaurant coming to Dinkytown

by Imani Cruzen
Published September 10, 2018

Ice cream rolls into Dinkytown

by Imani Cruzen
Published September 3, 2018
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