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May 21, 2013
The Newsstand is the Daily’s newsroom blog. The purpose of this blog is to increase transparency of our coverage and give reporters an opportunity to blog news that doesn’t make it into print.
Wed, 9/9, 6:29pm (4 years ago)
Editor’s note: “Reporter’s Notebook” is an occasional blog that will feature worthwhile content left out of a news story. It will also give reporters an opportunity to talk about challenges they faced while working on a story.
When writing a story about the stimulus package, you are going to deal…
Thu, 9/3, 5:45pm (4 years ago)
Four members of 4-H participating in the Minnesota State Fair were confirmed to have H1N1 influenza, and about 120 members were sent home by group officials Thursday.
Thirteen other 4-H members who shared similiar symptoms were tested, and the results of the testing will be known as soon as Friday, 4-H…
Mon, 8/31, 8:31pm (4 years ago)
Police were called early Monday morning for reports of arson in the Dinkytown area of Minneapolis.
Some residents' couches and chairs were set on fire, according to police.
"We assisted Minneapolis Police, nobody was arrested," University Police Dept. Chief Chuck Miner said.
The case remains under investigation. More information will be published as…
Mon, 8/24, 5:56pm (4 years ago)
The Federal Transit Administration issued a "record of decision" on the environmental impact statement for the Central Corridor light rail line, which indicates that the project satisfies the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and other regulations, according to Finance and Commerce.
The $914 million project,…
Mon, 8/24, 5:53pm (4 years ago)
The Twin Cities faced the fifth highest increase in bus fares in the country in 2009 - with prices increasing 25 cents over the past ten months, according to a new report released by Transportation for America and the Transportation Equity Network.
According the the report, such data shows that service cuts…
Thu, 8/13, 2:56pm (4 years ago)
When the Central Corridor light rail line is completed, the city of St. Paul will lose 85 percent of its on-street parking permanently. But Mayor Chris Coleman has a million-dollar plan to increase off-street parking options.
A $1 million program approved by the city Housing and Redevelopment Authority on Wednesday will…
Tue, 8/11, 8:06pm (4 years ago)
Last week two emerald ash borer beetles were discovered inside purple traps along Buford Avenue on the University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus, the Pioneer Press reported.
The first ash borer beetle found in Minnesota back in May was only a mile away from the St. Paul campus in the St.…
Thu, 8/6, 2:25pm (4 years ago)
In the midst of debate and indecision over the mitigation of the Central Corridor light rail line, state and city officials are garnering opinions on a new,14-mile line that would carry passengers from Minneapolis to Eden Prairie.
Curious rail riders can visit five open houses, starting next week, to learn more…
Thu, 8/6, 10:34am (4 years ago)
This weekend marks the 64th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombings of Japan that lead to the end of World War II.
There will be a three-day tea party at Lake Harriet sponsored by the The Hiroshima Nagasaki Commemoration Committee to remember the attacks , KSTP reports, via the AP.
Meanwhile,…
Wed, 8/5, 9:57am (4 years ago)
Two private Minnesota colleges landed a top-10 spot in the "Best Campus Food" section of the Princeton Review's "The Best 371 Colleges 2010" list.
(Note: You might have to create a Princeton Review account for the above links to work)
St. Olaf College in Northfield took the #3 ranking, while Gustavus…
Tue, 8/4, 4:13pm (4 years ago)
It's the first Tuesday in August, meaning tonight is National Night Out.
The annual event, which could draw hundreds of residents outdoors, involves all segments of the community in generating support for anti-crime programs and strengthening police and community relations via barbecue and block parties.
Minneapolis was ranked first among large cities…
Tue, 8/4, 2:21pm (4 years ago)
Stone Arch Phase II
A proposed development of a 79-unit apartment complex near the Stone Arch Bridge has been moved back to a City Council committee after Marcy-Holmes residents petitioned for an environmental assessment worksheet.
The developers of the project are seeking a variance from the city that would…
A proposed development of a 79-unit apartment complex near the Stone Arch Bridge has been moved back to a City Council committee after Marcy-Holmes residents petitioned for an environmental assessment worksheet.
The developers of the project are seeking a variance from the city that would…
Thu, 7/30, 4:18pm (4 years ago)
In a recent story run in the Minnesota Daily titled "Who's Who: Minneapolis city elections 2009," candidates running for mayor, Ward 2 and Ward 3 were profiled to give students and residents a better understanding of who they can choose from at the polls in November. However, because of lack…
Thu, 7/30, 4:15pm (4 years ago)
Beginning Aug. 5, the Campus Tweets Web feature will be moving off its current location on the homepage of mndaily.com.
Campus Tweets launched earlier this year with the intention of providing readers a place to share news and thoughts on issues about the campus community. While some readers have taken advantage…
Thu, 7/30, 3:48pm (4 years ago)
Both Peter Bell, chairman of the Metropolitan Council, and Tim Mulcahy, vice president of research with the University of Minnesota, have issued public statements either supporting or responding to the University's recent report and proposal on the Central Corridor light rail line.
The University is concerned that vibrations and noise from the…
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