Posted on September 23, 2014 by Murphy News Service New addition to Rhymesayers a breath of fresh air Music, Profile By Logan Lafferty Murphy News Service The jazz playing softly through the speakers at the Black Dog Café in St. Paul provides the coffee-drinkers a soothing environment. They either read or converse quietly with the others at their table.......read more

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Murphy News Service No burning controversy yet over U’s new no-smoking rules News By Jenny Handke Murphy News Service A smoke-free campus policy put in place over the summer by the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities’ has received relatively little pushback during its first full semester of being in effect. The “Share the......read more

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Murphy News Service Park Board offers tree-care tips Environment By Kaylee Kruschke Murphy News Service Fall is a good time to prune ash trees since the Emerald ash borers are dormant until spring. The beetle remains dormant between Labor Day and May 1 most years, according to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.......read more

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Murphy News Service State party leaders reflect on state elections ahead Politics By David Litin Murphy News Service With the midterm election less than two months away, both major political parties are revved up to face off in many state and federal races. The governor’s mansion changed parties in 2010 after Republican Gov.......read more

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Murphy News Service Putting the park in parking Art, Community FAIR School Students Anna Berger and Madeline Chamberlain making music for passers-by at the intersection of Hennepin Ave and Spruce Place. By Meritte Dahl Murphy News Service Interactive art installations, musicians, yoga and reading space took over some metered parking spots in Minneapolis......read more

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Murphy News Service Birth control pills used for more than unwanted pregnancies Health By Emily LePain Murphy News Service The majority of women in college are probably on birth control, a recent college health assessment study showed. The Spring 2013 American College Health Association National College Health Assessment found that 62.9 percent of......read more

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Murphy News Service Japanese designer to showcase collection at MCAD fashion show Fashion By Hayle Egle Murphy News Service Fashion innovator, punk rocker, and “gender outlaw” Novala Takemoto will debut his first clothing collection at “Full Fashion Panic” on Sept. 26 & 27 at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. The Japanese-born......read more

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Murphy News Service Tool Library Coming to Northeast Community By Sam Utterberg Murphy News Service If you find yourself needing a hammer, saw or lawn mower and you don’t want to spend money to buy one, don’t worry. A tool lending library is coming soon to Northeast Minneapolis. The Northeast Minneapolis Tool Library......read more

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Murphy News Service Countdown to the 2014 Twin Cities Marathon Sports By Lindsay Snider Murphy News Service The 2014 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon is less than three weeks away. This year’s race will be held Oct. 5 at 8 a.m. Runners will start on South Sixth Street in downtown Minneapolis and cross the......read more

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Murphy News Service Minneapolis to hold first Transgender Equity Summit Community By Kaylee Kruschke Murphy News Service  To introduce the city’s Transgender Issues Work Group and the work it’s done so far, Minneapolis will hold a Transgender Equity Summit 1 p.m.–8 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Humphrey Center for Public Affairs. The group,......read more

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Murphy News Service Envision showcases fall fashions Fashion, Video By Meritte Dahl Murphy News Service  Minnesota’s fashion mavens flocked to Orchestra Hall Sept. 12 to see this year’s fall runway looks from local designers and boutiques for Envision Fall 2014. Attendees of all ages were dressed in styles ranging from cocktail-chic to arty......read more

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Murphy News Service Community Garden Day set for Saturday Community By Emily LaPain Murphy News Service  On Saturday, Sept. 13, more than 30 community gardens throughout the Twin Cities will celebrate Community Garden Day, an event recognizing the contributions of community gardeners to their cities and communities. The cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis......read more

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Murphy News Service U event peddles neglected bikes Education, Environment By Kaylee Kruschke Murphy News Services Despite the chilly wind and crisp temperatures, students ventured to ReUse-A-Palooza Wednesday afternoon at Northrop Plaza at the University of Minnesota to purchase used bikes. The ReUse-A-Palooza, put on by the University’s ReUse Program, offered students the......read more

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Murphy News Service Power outage disrupts Green Line service News By Haley Egle A power outage is responsible for bringing Green Line service and bus traffic to a halt on Washington Avenue near Stadium Village on Monday afternoon. Metro Transit is working to get the Green Line back up and running. The University’s......read more

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Murphy News Service International students face cultural divide at U Education By Hyun “Cora” Jung For the Murphy News Service On a sunny Minnesota Friday afternoon during the just-ended spring semester, Esther Yang was about to go her Japanese class. Yang is a tall young woman with a great smile. She wore a......read more