Dinkytown
After staff got COVID, someone sent Al's Breakfast a letter mocking its vaxx requirement
"So sorry to hear your fully vaccinated staff is sick with Covid and you are forced to close," the letter begins.
Shooting in Dinkytown injures two over the weekend
The incident was one of two Safe-U notifications sent out to the campus community.
Al's Breakfast finally reopens for dine-in service – but only if you're vaccinated
The restaurant officially reopened to vaccinated customers Friday.
Police investigating 'suspicious' death of woman in Marcy-Holmes apartment
A 911 caller reported an overdose, but police say that doesn't match what they found.
5 people shot overnight in Dinkytown, investigation underway
It happened in the area of 14th Ave SE and 4th St SE.
Six students displaced after residential fire near U of M
The fire broke out at a two-story house in Dinkytown Tuesday night.
Aggravated robbery reported in Dinkytown
The incident occurred near the intersection of 8th Street Southeast and 15th Avenue Southeast.
Dinkytown homicide victim identified as teenager
The boy was fatally shot at 11:10 p.m. Monday.
Boy killed in shooting near U of M campus
"The police department is not looking for any additional parties," the MPD said.
The infamous Dinkytown McDonald's has closed
The popular spot was more than just a fast food joint for U of M students.
Minnesota-based Crisp & Green adds 20 locations in four states
The four-year-old local business says it's going national
Purple Onion Cafe in Dinkytown closes its doors after 30 years
The restaurant and cafe announced the closure on Facebook Monday.
4 Minnesota bars linked to COVID-19 outbreaks
More than 130 cases have resulted from people congregating at the bars.
Police: Sexual assault attempt in Dinkytown in broad daylight
Police are advising the public to stay alert and vigilant.
Al's Breakfast to say goodbye to legendary chef-owner after 40 years
Doug Grina started slinging breakfast food in his 20s.
Former Gov. Mark Dayton gets new gig at the U of M
He'll be working with students and faculty at the U's Center for Integrative Leadership.
Apartment plan that would replace Dinkytown McDonald's draws scrutiny
Local residents spoke out at a neighborhood association meeting on Tuesday.
Dinkytown bike shop to close for good next month
The owner of Varsity Bike blamed a changing retail environment, both online and in Minneapolis.
Police reveal more details about building evacuation in Dinkytown
A police officer guarded the blocked-off apartment overnight.
Minneapolis pasty shop headed to 'World Pasty Championships'
The popular shop is trying to raise money for the trip.
After just 10 months, The Pourhouse Dinkytown is no more
It replaced The Library late last year.
Vescio's Italian Restaurant in Dinkytown closing in March
More than 60 years serving Dinkytown.