When a playground ball hit the window of Annunciation Catholic School’s staff lounge, the teachers froze. “Annoying in any other year. But then this year…” said Dean of School Culture Deana …
The City of Minneapolis and its police department are once again facing criticism about contract negotiations with the police union, and a lack of progress on its settlement agreement with the …
This year brought back Aquatennial favorites, including the Beach Blast with sand sculptures at Bde Maka Ska on Sunday, July 19, and a new Floating Lanterns + Night Market, also at Bde Maka Ska, on …
What happens to a City Council motion when there is a tie vote? A recent proposal to bring drones as first responders to the Fourth Ward in North Minneapolis was defeated in a tie vote. City Council …
Hear ye! Hear ye! Metro Transit’s quarterly route and schedule changes are coming up. The next pick goes into effect on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. Picks always go into effect on a Saturday, so …
Firefighter contract The City Council has approved a collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters, Local No. 82 which includes Minneapolis fire fighters. The …
STREET ART SERIES Few neighborhoods are as full of public art as the Wedge. LHENA has been proud to work with SPRAYFiNGER and local artists to sponsor another year of the LynLake Street Art Series. …
On Aug. 18, the Kenney community will come together to dedicate a bench on east side of Grass Lake in remembrance of Fletcher Merkel. “This bench will serve as a quiet, meaningful place to feel …
More than a million people in Minnesota voted in the Aug. 11 primary, about 25% of eligible voters. About 35% of Minneapolis voters came out to the polls and the registered voter turn out was close to 42%.
Visible changes and progress are taking shape at George Floyd Square. Crews have completed several major areas of work. This work is progressing ahead of schedule, with Phase I construction now …
Renting a movie is something most Americans can’t do anymore. Some people wax nostalgic about Friday nights spent wandering the aisles of their local video store, hoping the movie they wanted to …
Amid ongoing political debates about spending on low-income assistance programs, a new survey in Minnesota reveals bipartisan common ground in favor of the federal government providing more …
The number of young Somali film directors participating in this year’s Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) reflects the growth of the Somali film community in the Twin Cities. …
Craftsmen at the Vistabule Teardrop Trailer company worked on a special project last fall: putting finishing touches on the 14-year-old company’s 1,000th trailer. The owner is scheduled to …
As a 21-year-old woman, I have never known a political landscape that wasn’t constantly changing. My Generation — Gen Z — has come of age amid political division, rapid technological …
The Minneapolis City Council has approved the plan for the renovation and expansion of the old Third precinct police station at 3000 Minnehaha despite concerns about access and parking from area …
With healthcare costs continuing to rank among Americans’ top concerns, a new survey conducted in Minnesota reveals common ground between Democrats and Republicans on proposals to reduce costs and …
While Democrats and Republicans in Congress recently came together to pass legislation addressing the cost of housing, a new survey in Minnesota shows that majorities of both Democrats and …
A new Program for Public Consultation (PPC) survey in Minnesota reveals common ground between Democrats and Republicans on proposals to regulate artificial intelligence. Large majorities of …
With hot summer weather creating stressful conditions for fish in lakes, rivers and streams across the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharing what people can do if they see a …
