May 14, 2021 — 8:15am
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Few places are more closely associated with college life in Minnesota than Dinkytown, the southeast Minneapolis commercial hub where generations of University of Minnesota students have grabbed beers, books and a bite to eat.
The name "Dinkytown" has become synonymous with the area's small-scale charm. But Sue Cirillo, whose son attends the U, wanted to know the history behind this unique moniker.
"It's hilarious," said Cirillo, who visits campus several times a year from the East Coast. She sought answers from Curious Minnesota, the Star Tribune's community reporting project fueled by great reader questions.