Dinkytown

Dinkytown is located just a block north of the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. Centered at 14th Avenue Southeast and 4th Street Southeast, the area is home to a variety of businesses and housing options. The neighborhoods surrounding Dinkytown have become a popular place for student housing. Though there are several theories, the origin of the area’s name is uncertain.
May. 01, 2012
Only a box of Trix was stolen from one of the cars.
Apr. 24, 2012
Overall, the rise in beer prices means more students shop elsewhere.
Apr. 18, 2012
Two students’ mopeds were also stolen.
Apr. 02, 2012
The self-serve yogurt shop in Dinkytown celebrated one year of business with half-off merchandise.
Mar. 21, 2012
The office will remain open until at least May 15.
Mar. 20, 2012
A UMD student was stabbed in an alley behind a Dinkytown shop.
Mar. 06, 2012
The five-year lease is up and Cura no longer wants to run a business.
Mar. 06, 2012
The jury began deliberations Monday afternoon and came to a unanimous verdict Tuesday just before 3 p.m.
Mar. 06, 2012
Bakdash is charged with one count of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted first-degree murder for an April hit-and-run in Dinkytown.
Mar. 02, 2012
Thursday was the fourth day of Bakdash's murder trial.
Mar. 01, 2012
A co-worker told the court Bakdash said he sped up when he thought he saw a man who mocked him at the bar.
Feb. 29, 2012
The Hennepin County District Court heard from witnesses of the crash and from the man who bought Timothy Bakdash’s car after.
Feb. 28, 2012
Defense attorney said Bakdash didn't intend to hurt the hit-and-run victims.
Feb. 27, 2012
The defense argued that Timothy Bakdash didn't mean to kill anyone.
Feb. 21, 2012
Timothy Bakdash allegedly drove into a group of pedestrians last year, killing one.
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