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Frank Hornstein has represented the 61A district since 2002 and is retiring. Jones wants to bring her work in Southwest and with Minnesota legislation to the State Capitol.
October 31, 2024
Frank Hornstein has represented the 61A district since 2002 and is retiring. López wants to bring expansive ways of thinking to the State Capitol.
October 31, 2024
The owner of the Tangletown pizzeria credits Washburn High School students for keeping him in business.
October 30, 2024
We are committed to seeing Minneapolis Public Schools not only endure but thrive. We believe Lara Bergman is the leader who can make that happen.
October 29, 2024
James Otis, a Boston lawyer, became an influential figure around Samuel Adams and John Hancock.
October 24, 2024
Greta Callahan’s commitment to Minneapolis Public Schools is unwavering.
October 24, 2024
As a Minneapolis taxpayer, I want a school board that believes in our students, makes quality governance decisions, and highlight successes instead of finger pointing and excuse making.
October 24, 2024
A domestic violence incident involving gunfire at Lime Apartments ended with a man allegedly killing someone during a carjacking outside of Minneapolis.
October 23, 2024
Zeynep Tuzcu has created a wellness space in the Loring Corners building.
October 21, 2024
If we are going to have an impact on mitigating the effects of climate change on our planet, we need bold action.
October 17, 2024
An open house is scheduled for Oct. 23 to gather additional feedback
October 15, 2024
Agate Housing and Services said 16 of its units were damaged in the fire.
October 15, 2024
Attorney John Goetz filed an appeal based on the site plan, testifies about the high-traffic area
October 10, 2024
A petition with over 1,600 signatures voices disapproval of fencing that limits access to a long stretch of beach.
October 3, 2024
Longtime Twin Cities musicians opened the space with stripped-down sets
September 27, 2024
Flipside is asking the City to reconsider its cannabis store zoning rules based on an old liquor store law.
September 26, 2024
The people behind Mr. Paul’s Supper Club bring wood-fired pizza to 50th and France
September 20, 2024
The death of Uptown came slowly, then all at once. Its rebirth may be around the corner.
September 17, 2024
A new chapter for the Loring Park brewery space.
September 12, 2024
Neighborhood Roots plans for a fresh location and new community connections at the Mount Lutheran Olivet Church parking lot on 50th Street.
September 10, 2024
March 15, 2023
Metro Transit is closing the waiting area on March 16 until contracted security guards can be in place. Today, the Met Council is considering a security contract with Allied Universal, a security firm with a history of killing transit riders in other states.
March 14, 2023
In its first two months of 2023 the council took up controversial votes on the Roof Depot demolition in East Phillips, a legislative directive on municipal shoveling, and a neighborhood-specific 2040 Plan amendment
March 14, 2023
Nearby property owner and residents are dealing with a lack of help with a well-known slumlord’s property.
March 13, 2023
A conversation about her tenure as City Council President so far.
March 10, 2023
A conversation about her record and time in office.
March 9, 2023
There is a climate justice movement growing in the City of Lakes, ward by ward.
March 9, 2023
We sat down with Soren to talk about housing policy, George Floyd Square, climate, and more.
March 9, 2023
A special focus on honey and pollinators welcomes us to the beginning of spring
March 9, 2023
What truths does Koski actually prioritize? It is easy to celebrate small businesses and share links to city programs and snow emergency schedules. It is hard to govern with humility, honesty, transparency and care for our entire city.
March 8, 2023
A conversation about her first 14 months in office
March 8, 2023
What is all this “caucus” stuff anyway?
March 8, 2023
The property manager at Loring Corners is holding out hope that the City makes the right decision.
March 7, 2023
A conversation with a candidate for the Ward 13 City Council seat
March 6, 2023
Pearl Park's renovations includes accessiblity upgrades and a remodeled recreation center.
March 5, 2023
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March 3, 2023
An open house on Saturday will showcase the fully electric-powered apartment building
March 2, 2023
The Park Board plan needs to take care of nature and fix what we’ve got before elaborate investments in new things.
March 2, 2023
Community input and traffic data will inform whether pilot program sticks around for good.
February 28, 2023
A conversation with one of the candidates for the Ward 7 City Council seat
February 28, 2023
We all love farmers markets, but have you ever stopped to think about the behind the scenes effort it takes to run a market?
February 27, 2023
Koski engages with 'multiple truths' in Ward 11.
February 26, 2023
Meet the new media group in town
February 23, 2023
The owners, who closed their downtown Minneapolis bar in late 2022, will have a similar rooftop bar when it warms up
February 23, 2023
With over half of its family homes in poor condition, the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority said a one-time investment from the State would allow the agency to catch up on repairs and preserve its existing housing stock.
February 21, 2023
A conversation with one of the candidates for the Ward 7 City Council seat
February 20, 2023
Local astronomer educator teaches the community about outer space
February 19, 2023
With a bonafide pizza bonanza in the neighborhood, it’s worth asking if the Wedge should be rebranded as “The Slice.”
February 19, 2023
The restaurant made a surprise announcement about their grand opening over the weekend
February 16, 2023
A short look at what you want to see, from us, around this election
February 14, 2023
A lot of our city is zoned for residential use. Do we want more options for commercial use?
February 14, 2023
Kate Mortenson to challenge Linea Palmisano, Scott Graham and Katie Cashman go head-to-head in Ward 7
February 13, 2023
The coffee company is owned by a group of siblings that started out in Columbia, Missouri
February 13, 2023
Though it’s a small space, you can’t miss the lime-green exterior on Hennepin Ave. of the taco bar, opening in March.
February 10, 2023
How Lyra Koutlas went from Lake of the Isles to Disney on Ice
February 9, 2023
The mayor and the police chief should be leading the city in a discussion about the steps they are taking to prevent a death like that of Tyre Nichols. So where are they?
February 8, 2023
Fig + Farro and Root to Rise owners converge to bring ‘regenerative’ food and ‘euphoric’ drinks to The Wedge
February 7, 2023
Eat Street Crossing, a collection of local chefs with new food concepts, opens this spring-ish.
February 7, 2023
SK Coffee opened its doors on February 4, making it one of many coffee shops at 2401 Lyndale Ave. S. since 1990.
February 6, 2023
Celebrating a few of the people you don't see at some of the places you love.
February 2, 2023
Despite its popularity, the roller-coastering toboggan slide didn’t last more than a few winters.
February 1, 2023
Here's what Josh had to say about the real estate market in Minneapolis
February 1, 2023
The monthly winter market is a great way to support local vendors and still get that farmers market vibes when it's chilly outside.
January 31, 2023
A detailed look at last year
January 26, 2023
Welcome to LynLake, an area of Minneapolis at the intersection of several neighborhoods that converge at Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street.
January 26, 2023
Local artists Xavier and Maria Cristina (Tina) Tavera completed installation of their lenticular sculpture on January 19, a fixture that will last for decades.
January 25, 2023
The City announced today that vehicles can only park on the odd-side of residential streets starting January 26 at 9 p.m. until April 1 or otherwise announced.
January 24, 2023
East Isles Neighborhood Association donated a snowmobile to be used for grooming ski, walking, and bike trails around Bde Maka Ska, Lake of the Isles, Cedar Lake, and Brownie Lake. The trails are groomed by volunteers.
January 23, 2023
The district wants to charge the robotics teams $30,000 to lease a field that was developed through a State grant.
January 23, 2023
Learn more about the work Senate House District 62A Representative Hodan Hassan plans to do this year and how you can connect with her.
January 23, 2023
Frazzled bus drivers honk their horns and children text their parents from buses unable to pass through streets too narrow to pick up and deliver kids.
