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Mpls Park and Rec Board renames Marcy Park to Dinky Park
Dinky Park is located at 711 11th Ave SE, near the U of M campus and Dinkytown area.
The East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership officially submitted a request to rename the park to the MPRB in 2024.
www.eastbankmpls.org/news/dinky-p...
Dinky Park is located at 711 11th Ave SE, near the U of M campus and Dinkytown area.
The East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership officially submitted a request to rename the park to the MPRB in 2024.
www.eastbankmpls.org/news/dinky-p...
November 21, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Mpls Park and Rec Board renames Marcy Park to Dinky Park
Dinky Park is located at 711 11th Ave SE, near the U of M campus and Dinkytown area.
The East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership officially submitted a request to rename the park to the MPRB in 2024.
www.eastbankmpls.org/news/dinky-p...
Dinky Park is located at 711 11th Ave SE, near the U of M campus and Dinkytown area.
The East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership officially submitted a request to rename the park to the MPRB in 2024.
www.eastbankmpls.org/news/dinky-p...
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October 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
"I am proud that last year the City Council took action and provided funding for Dinky After Dark. Now, after years of advocating, students will have increased lighting in corridors and improved safety for all," said Councilwoman Robin Wonsley
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
New LED pedestrian lights in Dinkytown aiming to make Minneapolis area safer
There's new light shining on Dinkytown in Minneapolis tonight. It's part of a $500,000 initiative called "Dinky After Dark."
www.cbsnews.com
October 20, 2025 at 5:47 AM
"I am proud that last year the City Council took action and provided funding for Dinky After Dark. Now, after years of advocating, students will have increased lighting in corridors and improved safety for all," said Councilwoman Robin Wonsley
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
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We’ve got reports from the League of Women Voters MPLS that their system glitched and the livestream will not be operational tonight. However, they are filming it and will post the video after the event.
October 14, 2025 at 11:51 PM
We’ve got reports from the League of Women Voters MPLS that their system glitched and the livestream will not be operational tonight. However, they are filming it and will post the video after the event.
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One hour until the Ward 2 City Council Candidate Forum
Coffman Union Theater (1st floor).
Coffman Union Theater (1st floor).
October 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
One hour until the Ward 2 City Council Candidate Forum
Coffman Union Theater (1st floor).
Coffman Union Theater (1st floor).
What are you up to at 6:30p today? If it's not the MPLS Ward 2 Candidate Forum, you must not be from around here. No worries, anyone can join! See you from 6:30 to 8 at Coffman Memorial Union's 1st Floor Theater.
October 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
What are you up to at 6:30p today? If it's not the MPLS Ward 2 Candidate Forum, you must not be from around here. No worries, anyone can join! See you from 6:30 to 8 at Coffman Memorial Union's 1st Floor Theater.
"Officials activated new sidewalk lights in Dinkytown to help curb crime as part of the "Dinky After Dark" initiative."
www.kare11.com/article/news...
www.kare11.com/article/news...
'Dinky After Dark': New public safety initiative brings more lights to neighborhood
The U of M is trying to curb crime near campus.
www.kare11.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
"Officials activated new sidewalk lights in Dinkytown to help curb crime as part of the "Dinky After Dark" initiative."
www.kare11.com/article/news...
www.kare11.com/article/news...
Dinkytown Dyptych, 2015
September 26, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Dinkytown Dyptych, 2015
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😅 Not a renting pro? Don't worry -- we've got a forum for that. Join us on Tuesday, September 16th at University Lutheran Church of Hope in Dinkytown for a Renter's Rights Forum you won't want to miss. Stay after the forum for 🍕 FREE PIZZA 🤤 & social hour + our quarterly meeting to follow.
September 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
😅 Not a renting pro? Don't worry -- we've got a forum for that. Join us on Tuesday, September 16th at University Lutheran Church of Hope in Dinkytown for a Renter's Rights Forum you won't want to miss. Stay after the forum for 🍕 FREE PIZZA 🤤 & social hour + our quarterly meeting to follow.
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The Minneapolis Park + Rec Board is holding its 2nd public hearing over renaming Marcy Park on Thursday, September 25th at 5:45 pm. Learn more about this endeavor at www.eastbankmpls.org/marcy-park.
Sign on to support the name change at: forms.gle/ABSAMRWJXxse...
Sign on to support the name change at: forms.gle/ABSAMRWJXxse...
September 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The Minneapolis Park + Rec Board is holding its 2nd public hearing over renaming Marcy Park on Thursday, September 25th at 5:45 pm. Learn more about this endeavor at www.eastbankmpls.org/marcy-park.
Sign on to support the name change at: forms.gle/ABSAMRWJXxse...
Sign on to support the name change at: forms.gle/ABSAMRWJXxse...
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Am I the only one who wishes there was a “neither” option?
August 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Am I the only one who wishes there was a “neither” option?
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"Route 6 service to southeast Minneapolis, Dinkytown and the University of Minnesota will double. Throughout the bus era, half the Route 6 trips have terminated in downtown, with half continuing to southeast. This will increase the frequency from 30 to 15 minutes."
The Quarterly Transit Report: August 2025
New and improved bus service metro-wide brings the Network Now goals — improved access, serve today’s travel patterns — one step closer.
streets.mn
August 13, 2025 at 1:56 AM
"Route 6 service to southeast Minneapolis, Dinkytown and the University of Minnesota will double. Throughout the bus era, half the Route 6 trips have terminated in downtown, with half continuing to southeast. This will increase the frequency from 30 to 15 minutes."
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The Marshall student apartment building in Dinkytown stands on the site of Marshall High School (later Marshall-University High School) which closed in 1982. It became a small business incubator bldg (you could share a fax!) before being razed for housing (can't find a pic w/the big MARSHALL sign)
August 17, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The Marshall student apartment building in Dinkytown stands on the site of Marshall High School (later Marshall-University High School) which closed in 1982. It became a small business incubator bldg (you could share a fax!) before being razed for housing (can't find a pic w/the big MARSHALL sign)
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Very funny of Mogwai to have their show in Dinkytown last night. Excellent show, absolutely massive sound.
April 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Very funny of Mogwai to have their show in Dinkytown last night. Excellent show, absolutely massive sound.
Notice of a Public Hearing: Dinkytown Commercial Historic District
Monday, July 23, 4:30 pm
Details: www.marcy-holmes.org/notice_of_a_...
Monday, July 23, 4:30 pm
Details: www.marcy-holmes.org/notice_of_a_...
July 3, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Notice of a Public Hearing: Dinkytown Commercial Historic District
Monday, July 23, 4:30 pm
Details: www.marcy-holmes.org/notice_of_a_...
Monday, July 23, 4:30 pm
Details: www.marcy-holmes.org/notice_of_a_...
U of M Police to handle more 911 calls around Dinkytown
March 27, 2024 at 5:27 PM
U of M Police to handle more 911 calls around Dinkytown
METRO E Line construction is starting soon. Metro Transit is currently in the process of awarding a construction contract. Once a contractor is selected the E Line team will finalize the construction schedule. Activities may begin as early as the last week in April.
March 27, 2024 at 5:17 PM
METRO E Line construction is starting soon. Metro Transit is currently in the process of awarding a construction contract. Once a contractor is selected the E Line team will finalize the construction schedule. Activities may begin as early as the last week in April.
