Dinkytown Reunion

Minnesota Daily | 2014

More than 100 people turned out to a “Dinkytown Reunion," with many calling for the area to be deemed historic. Members of Preserve Historic Dinkytown hosted the event, in part, to strengthen their case for zoning the neighborhood as a historic place. The event included historical archives, films, and speakers about Dinkytown's history.

Dinkytown, Minneapolis:
Still Fighting for Preservation

Fox 9 - Hannah Flood | 2015

At the 2015 Minneapolis International Film Festival a local film maker, Al Milgrom, released a documentary about the 40-day occupation by students in Dinkytown in 1970. They were protesting against the demolition of buildings in the neighborhood. 45 years later, Preserve Dinkytown is still working to protect those same buildings.

Dinkytown / Doran Appeal -
Minneapolis Zoning & Planning

Mill City News | 2014

3. 1319 4th Street SE: Appeal filed by Doran Development LLC from the decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission decision, notwithstanding staff recommendation, to deny the demolition of historic resource application of the commercial building located at the property of 1319 4th Street SE (Ward 3).
Action Taken: Appeal Denied

4. 1315 4th Street SE: Appeal filed by Doran Development LLC from the decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission decision, notwithstanding staff recommendation, to deny the demolition of historic resource application of the commercial building located at the property of 1315 4th Street SE (Ward 3).
Action Taken: Appeal Granted

5. 410 13th Avenue SE: Appeal filed by Doran Development LLC from the decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission decision, notwithstanding staff recommendation, to deny the demolition of historic resource application of the single-family dwelling located at the property of 410 13th Avenue SE (Ward 3). Action Taken: Appeal Granted

Dinkytown Vescio's Announces It Will Close

WCCO | 2018

The Vescio's restaurant in the Dinkytown neighborhood of Minneapolis announced on its Facebook page that it will close after more than 60 years in business. Matt Yurus reports.