The Minnesota Daily

Grandma’s restaurant will close its doors on Minneapolis’ west bank

by Joy Petersen
Published May 2, 2008

Server and bartender Whitney Peterson said she knew her employer, Grandma's Saloon and Grill, had been purchased last year. The political science junior said the company was leasing the location from the...

Homeless find helping hands at convention center

by Joy Petersen
Published April 29, 2008

Homeless attendees were given an education on housing and other useful topics.

Study shows Minnesota rent highest in Midwest

by Joy Petersen
Published April 25, 2008

Compared to the average income, current metro-area rent rates are not affordable.

Greek organizations lobby for tax breaks

by Joy Petersen
Published April 15, 2008

Alumni contributions to improve greek housing are currently not tax-deductible.

Sigma Pi fraternity to receive chapter status

by Joy Petersen
Published April 11, 2008

The fraternity began colonization in 2005, and will now be officially recognized as a chapter.

‘Good Neighbor’ grants give aid for stadium preparations

by Joy Petersen
Published April 1, 2008

The University has set aside $69,000 to enhance stadium-area communities.

Multicultural fraternity hosts scholarship pageant

by Joy Petersen
Published March 31, 2008

Miss Teen USA South Carolina went down in infamy for her verbal stumble in the Miss Teen USA 2007 pageant, perhaps displaying her appearance more than her intellect. The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.'s...

Local church holds sunrise Easter service

by Joy Petersen
Published March 24, 2008

A different kind of traditional Easter brings neighborhood residents together.

Grants aim to reduce graffiti presence in Minneapolis

by Joy Petersen
Published March 13, 2008

The city of Minneapolis is giving "Graffiti Micro Grants" to local neighborhoods.

Partnership to improve U’s wireless network

by Joy Petersen
Published March 12, 2008

Trapeze Networks will team with the University to deploy a network nearly 15 times faster than the current one.

Workshops try to make city more bikeable

by Joy Petersen
Published February 29, 2008

The end of winter will bring out more than 10,000 bikers to Twin Cities streets.

Sorority celebrates 100th anniversary

by Joy Petersen
Published February 12, 2008

The baby boomer generation celebrates 100 years at Alpha Gamma Delta.

CPED markets north side to U graduates

by Joy Petersen
Published January 28, 2008

A plan was presented to University officials on restoring the north side's housing market.

Local bars, restaurants deal with costs of recycling

by Joy Petersen
Published December 10, 2007

Some campus-area bars choose not to recycle due to higher costs and less convenience.

Utility allowances bring students unexpected costs

by Joy Petersen
Published December 4, 2007

Many housing complexes surrounding the University area include utilities in their rent which pay for water, heat and electricity. But some of these complexes cover only up to an allotted amount in utility...