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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
May 30, 2023
An attempt to publicly craft a rent stabilization policy may be quickly thwarted by a veto-ready mayor.
May 24, 2023
The northwest corner block of 35th and Lyndale could see quite a transformation given the next door businesses for sale.
May 23, 2023
Delegates from the Minneapolis DFL party sought to endorse candidates for the 2023 City Council race.
May 19, 2023
Stigma and cultural norms make hospice hard to talk about, but its services could be of use to a lot of people. Including potential volunteers.
May 17, 2023
While blending old-world history with modern-day relevance, local author Julie Jo Severson explores hidden and legendary gems throughout the region she’s called home most of her life in her new guidebook.
May 16, 2023
Over two months, councilmembers voted on new public safety positions, the settlement with the Human Rights Department, a noise ordinance exception for religious worship, and appointments for the new Community Commission on Police Oversight.
May 15, 2023
Readers nominated 64 sandwiches to compete in our hyper-local competition.
May 15, 2023
A routine convention held to endorse a City Council candidate erupted into physical assaults, shouting, and people storming the stage during convention proceedings.
May 11, 2023
Lake Chipotle is a popular discussion topic and a pain to drive through. This week, Chipotle began paving some people's paradise to create a functional parking lot.
May 11, 2023
Good Times focuses on the walk-in dining experience instead of the pandemic-era takeout pizzas.
May 10, 2023
We sat down with Mark to talk about why he's running for the City Council
May 9, 2023
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive. Here are the comments readers submitted about the proposed 4-story apartment building at 50th and Lyndale, a new, bluer shade of paint for the Lake Harriet bandshell, the Bryant Avenue redesign plans, and a few other recent stories we have published.
May 3, 2023
The space, which has hosted three events so far, operates as a venue for author events and a warehouse for the business’ online orders
May 3, 2023
Join the Minnesota Historian and learn about the nationally recognized historic places in Lyndale, South Uptown, Kingfield, East Harriet, Linden Hills, Lynnhurst, and Tangletown.
May 3, 2023
A conversation with a newly announced candidate for the Ward 11 City Council seat.
May 2, 2023
A conversation about her priorities while in office.
April 28, 2023
For the 2023 political campaign season, we are taking political ads. This is why.
April 27, 2023
The City is finally addressing a property that has been a nuisance to neighbors for months due to people breaking into the vacant and condemned building.
April 26, 2023
Join the Minnesota Historian and learn about the nationally recognized historic places in Lowry Hill, Stevens Square, Whittier, East Isles, Kenwood, and Cedar-Isles-Dean
April 25, 2023
City officials assemble to answer questions about Bryant Avenue reconstruction
April 20, 2023
We checked in with a neighbor who was recently profiled in an interactive New York Times house hunting series.
April 20, 2023
Minneapolis is the first city in the nation to allow the Islamic call to prayer to be broadcast
April 19, 2023
We check in with Josh about the state of the housing market in Minneapolis
April 19, 2023
Carpenter union say Regal Contractors subcontract out work that leads to unsafe working conditions and tax fraud.
April 18, 2023
Project staff finds a bluer paint after lackluster public feedback.
April 17, 2023
The Minnesota Historian takes you on a tour of Southwest spots on the National Register of Historic Places
April 13, 2023
Residents flooded a stakeholder meeting to express frustration over last-minute changes to a street design established in 2021. City engineers say the street plan needs to be changed for emergency vehicle access.
April 12, 2023
Two empty lots and an existing house is the site for a planned 19-unit apartment building at 50th and Lyndale in Tangletown.
April 12, 2023
Heather Klein is moving forward with the plant-based, THC-themed restaurant, but with a new name.
April 11, 2023
Please keep it civil down there.
April 10, 2023
Mayflower Montessori is transitioning to its new name, Creekside Montessori alongside its annual plant sale.
April 7, 2023
For kids of all ages, a puppet fashion show and puppet library grand opening at Avalon Theater this month
April 5, 2023
Clients get time and attention with Bevel piercers in calm, quiet shop.
April 4, 2023
Some recommendations in letter almost identical to changes announced by Public Works
April 4, 2023
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive. Here are the comments readers submitted about It's Greek to Me closing.
April 4, 2023
Oliphant could not secure a loan and had to pull out of the deal with LynLake Brewery.
April 3, 2023
The dimly lit, cozy coffee shop serves their award-winning chai as friendly faces fill the retrofitted Victorian house.
April 3, 2023
City contends with potholes as pavement remains wet, weak, and old. Here is what you can do to help.
March 31, 2023
The three elected officials ran through a list of bills that have passed through the House and Senate and answered constituent questions
March 30, 2023
Celebrating the people you don't see at some of the places you love.
March 29, 2023
Schools closures and consolidation was not part of the agenda, and there was no discussion by board members.
March 28, 2023
After 41 years in operation, the Greek restaurant leaves a corner of Lyn-Lake empty.
March 28, 2023
Frank Brown owns the biggest Black-owned print shop in Minnesota and wants to continue hiring more Black and Brown employees at his new location in North Minneapolis.
March 23, 2023
Without brick and mortar stories bringing in foot traffic, small businesses await a new apartment development that will shift the building once again.
March 22, 2023
Josh talks multi-generational living, "missing middle" housing, and the rise of Fulton
March 22, 2023
Chance York learns how to sail with Joe Leadley of the Minneapolis Sailing Center
March 21, 2023
Kingfield will be gaining a market and cafe at 4237 Nicollet Ave.
March 20, 2023
The Black and Funny Improv festival brings together Black improvisers from across North America to joyously interrupt expectations of what improv should look like.
March 17, 2023
Readers share concerns of conflict of interest with a potential council seat win and our stereotyping in our recent coverage of a vacant building.
March 16, 2023
Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association is trying to buy the former brewery space and turn it into affordable housing.
