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Singer-songwriter Siri Undlin emerged from a dark period with songs that bring a touch of self-deprecating grace to her experience. The post Humbird explores the…
Read full article βPlus: Yes, there really are a lot of negative ads; Judge orders return of deportee to Shakopee; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The…
Read full article βMayor Brandon Johnson is the first incumbent to face a challenge to their nominating petitions since 2007.
Read full article βThe βunprecedentedβ outside expenditures came in the final weeks of key campaigns for the closely divided Legislature. The post A tech investor spent millions on…
Read full article βFollow MinnPost's 2026 Minnesota election results live updates for the latest statewide, congressional and local races. The post Minnesota Election Results 2026: Live Updates appeared…
Read full article βThe Twelve Bars of Xmas crawl will return to Wrigleyville Dec. 12 for one final year under founder Christopher Festa. He did not say if…
Read full article βThe 35th annual festival and parade returns Saturday, Nov. 21 with live performances, floats, a fireworks spectacular and one million lights along Michigan Avenue.
Read full article βA look at scenes leading up to Minnesota's 2026 midterm election, from candidate town halls to early voting. The post Photos: The road to Election…
Read full article βAlong with recruiting more therapists and psychiatrists, it's critical to retain the clinicians already working in the mental health care field. The post Minnesota is…
Read full article βCarlos Rivas, who is running for reelection in District 3b, was suspended after he was accused of unwanted touching of a coworker at UIC College…
Read full article βAnd if Democrats flip the U.S. House, voters will dramatically alter the roles of the stateβs congressional delegation with McCollum emerging a big winner. The…
Read full article βCafΓ© Jon and Galleria β a cafe, gallery and event venue β is a collaboration between retired mechanic and artist Ruben Mandujano and his friend…
Read full article βPineapple upside down cake, toasted French Oak, cocktail-strength releases and loads of coffee highlight this year's crop of a highly hyped yet uniquely Chicago style.
Read full article βFather-daughter duo Garland and Kamillah Lucas, who own the ice cream parlor and board game cafΓ©, won $15,000 in the "Shark Tank" style South Side…
Read full article βThe neon letters spelling out βLOGANβ β not all of which light up properly β were removed for repairs and should be back up in…
Read full article βThe 64-unit building will provide long-term housing and support for survivors of domestic violence. Construction is expected to take 20 months.
Read full article βChicagoans can now drop off food scraps for composting at 40 locations citywide, including 21 library branches, as part of the cityβs free program.
Read full article βBrand-new shows and revivals of decades-old classics share the spotlight on Chicago stages this month.
▶️ Watch →Nearly $3 million in city funds were raised for the two projects, Ald. Gilbert Villegas said. Construction is slated to begin in 2027.
Read full article βJoin MinnPost Washington correspondent Ana Radelat and Greater Minnesota reporter Brian Arola in conversation with executive editor Elizabeth Dunbar about the 2026 midterm results and…
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