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Respect the hustle: Rudy Gobertβs stoic leadership is a linchpin for new-look Minnesota Timberwolves
In a season of new faces like LaMelo Ball, the Minnesota Timberwolves will go nowhere without veteran Rudy Gobert. The post Respect the hustle: Rudy…
Read full article βGroup Reportedly Cheered Sexual Assault At UChicago Frat House; Person Of Interest IDed, Banned
The Chicago Police Department said that an investigation is ongoing but that no one was in custody as of late Tuesday.
Read full article βCabrini Green Apartments, West Side Health Center Among Projects To Get Key Zoning Approval
The City Council's zoning committee on Tuesday advanced plans for apartment buildings in Lincoln Square, Austin and North Park as well a new parking lot…
Read full article βFaith Leaders Who Sued Feds Over Treatment Of Immigrants Expected To Meet With Pope Leo
Members of the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership will visit the Vatican nearly a year after suing the feds for blocking their daily visits…
Read full article βGriffin Museum Of Science And Industry Breaks Ground On Historic South Portico Opening
The $22 million project will open the museum's south entrance for the first time in more than a century with accessibility improvements, a cafΓ© and…
Read full article βDrivers frustrated by carshare closure face officials digging for solutions
Barring last-minute action, the Twin Citiesβ popular HourCar and Evie services will shut down on Oct. 15. About 4,000 users will be impacted. The post…
Read full article βGreen And Pink Line Service Downtown Will Be Disrupted Due To Lake Street Bridge Construction
Pink and Green line train service will be rerouted through Oct. 26 as the city continues work on the Lake Street Bridge.
Read full article βAs a Somali-Minnesotan, I see how we can interrupt violence without allowing it to define a whole community
Weβve become collateral damage in a political fight that isolates us from the broader community and leaves us afraid of where this storm takes us.…
Read full article βWhen the moment demands a polemic
On Twin Cities stages, works by Marcie R. Rendon, Moriah Evans and Ananya Dance Theatre confront the violence in our world and what brought us…
Read full article βAfter City Pledges To Fix Cortland Bridge By 2028, Alders Defer Plan To Yank Its Landmark Status
The bridge connecting Lincoln Park and Bucktown has been closed to cars due to extensive maintenance issues. Ald. Brian Hopkins backed off a plan Tuesday…
Read full article βTexas AG Ken Paxton Partied With Fugitive Ex-Loretto Hospital Leader, Pal In Dubai: Report
Anosh Ahmed, who donated $190,000 to Ken Paxtonβs Senate campaign, and Sameer Suhail were accused of stealing millions from the West Side hospital when they…
Read full article βThe Voting Rights Act has taken two devastating blows. What comes next?
Kristen Clarke, the NAACPβs top lawyer, says the country needs to have an "honest conversation" about how to protect the rights of Black voters amid…
Read full article βBridgeport Was The Heart Of White Sox Playoff Frenzy. Fans Say Thatβs Why Team Should Stay Put
Bridgeport was buzzing during the White Sox playoff run, hosting watch parties special business offerings. As the team considers a move, some fans worry that…
Read full article βA Billionaireβs Squirrel-Feeding Operation Is Driving Lincoln Park Neighbors Nuts
The Seid familyβs nut-feeding operation has continued despite city fines, as neighbors report rat infestations, damage to park property and disruptions to Green City Market.
Read full article βAragon Ballroom Celebrates 100 Years Of Jazz Dancing, Modern Rock Concerts With Nod To 1920s
Neighbors can enjoy the historic venue at Uptown Unitedβs annual fundraiser Casino Uptown Oct. 15, which will also honor the Aragonβs 100th anniversary.
Read full article βChicagoans Remember Chef Royce, Soul Prime Owner Who βAlways Had A Smile On Her Faceβ
Loved ones, customers and neighbors are sharing memories of Shonya Williams, whose death was announced last week on social media by her restaurant.
Read full article βFarewell, Hot Girl Summer. Hello, Mr. Autumn Man.
Plus: Tafoya vs. Flanagan at MPR News this Friday; pumpkin spice weather; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post Farewell, Hot Girl Summer.…
Read full article βMinnesota State weighing plan to transfer money from two-year colleges to shore up struggling universities
Officials call it a 'stopgap' measure that should help as they address a $31.5 million systemwide deficit. An internal report warned 10 years ago that…
Read full article βFederal raid on Rep. Ilhan Omarβs home raises plenty of questions
The purpose and timing of the search are under scrutiny in light of President Trump's history of trying to discredit β and even deport β…
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