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Dinkytown residents look for fresh, affordable grocery options
A survey conducted by the university’s Undergraduate Student Government found that nearly 83 percent of students delayed getting groceries in the last month because they do not have access to a fresh grocery store.  
Three Minneapolis mayor candidates support a stronger policy separating police and ICE
Three challengers for the Minneapolis mayor’s seat say they support a ban on Minneapolis police sharing information with federal immigration agencies or providing crowd control for agencies like ICE. A spokesperson for the mayor says the proposal could backfire on the communities it is meant to protect.
Court backs Minneapolis in denying legal expenses to ex-cop in chokehold suit
Minneapolis won’t cover legal costs for a former police officer accused of excessive force after the state Court of Appeals upheld the city’s decision not to indemnify him.
Minneapolis Downtown Council drops Holidazzle, Aquatennial festivals
The Minneapolis Downtown Council says it will no longer organize the city’s Holidazzle and Aquatennial festivals, citing the time and cost of putting on the events. The group hopes other organizations will take over planning as it shifts focus to business development and downtown revitalization.