In Minneapolis, a fund to boost affordable housing faces a backslide
The Affordable Housing Trust Fund, established in 2003 to provide βgap fundingβ for development, is on its third straight year of decline. The post In…
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One simple solution to St. Paulβs budget woes
Free or nearly-free parking is a nice-to-have in St. Paul, but when the city is in the hole, itβs time to rethink old policies. The…
Read full article βA Minnesota rape case that echoes Cornell scandal led to the closing of a legal βloopholeβ
An outcry over the case prompted the Legislature to close an exclusion in state law that made a distinction as to whether a victim was…
Read full article βCity Installs Benches At Ukrainian Village Bus Stops Where DIY Versions Popped Up Last Month
City benches have been placed at two bus stops where a group placed homemade benches last month. "I would consider this a pretty big success,"…
Read full article βMarimar Martinez Sues Feds A Year After Border Patrol Agent Shot Her 5 Times
A reconstruction of the shooting commissioned by Martinezβs legal team found agent Charles Exum was standing to the side of her car and was not…
Read full article βFamily Mourns 7-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed In Random Attack: βA Very Special Girlβ
Shavon Gayden, 48, has been charged with murder after prosecutors said she stabbed 7-year-old Eddimar HernΓ‘ndez ChacΓ³n multiple times Saturday in Chatham.
Read full article βAs the world moves forward, U.S. retreats on climate change
There's greater than 90% confidence that the 2026-27 El NiΓ±o will become the strongest recorded weather event since 1950. The post As the world moves…
Read full article βThe undersized Minnesota Lynx struggled against taller, more physical teams. Finding solutions this offseason wonβt be easy.
After a stunningly fast first-round playoff loss, itβs clear the Lynx need size and depth to better compete next season. The post The undersized Minnesota…
Read full article βIn an age of climate disaster, more states offer students a way to show they are βclimate literateβ
An advisory board with representatives from middle and high schools in Minnesota recommended adopting the seal of climate literacy. The post In an age of…
Read full article βChicagoans Love Thin-Crust Pizza. But Do They Really Call It βTavern-Styleβ?
The origins of the phrase that describes thin-crust, square-cut pizza β and whether locals actually call it that β are the subject of much debate.
Read full article βKatherine Anne Confections Celebrates 20 Years Of Feeding Chicagoβs Sweet Tooth
Founder Katherine Duncan, who has shops in Logan Square and Irving Park, will mark the milestone with a party for customers and a special 54-piece…
Read full article βIn Chicago Mayorβs Race, Candidates Turn To Influencers Hoping To Go Viral With Voters
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Susana Mendoza and Alexi Giannoulias are building relationships with content creators as campaigns rethink how they share their message in the upcoming…
Read full article βMeet The Social Media Influencers Spreading Mayor Brandon Johnsonβs Message
Johnson is leaning into content creators to reach Chicago voters beyond traditional political advertising. Most are unpaid, lending their vast platforms to help Johnson tap…
Read full article βChicago Fashion Week Kicks Off Thursday With Runway Shows, Workshops, Parties And More
From Hyde Park to Highland Park, there are more than 80 fashion events across the Chicago area. We've highlighted 15 of them here.
Read full article βTini Bar, With Room For Just 30 People, Goes Big On Retro Cocktails
The 630-square-foot bar opening in November below LIA Tavern in River North takes inspiration from midcentury modern design and house parties of the 1950s through…
Read full article βFormer LeClaire Courts Public Housing Redevelopment To Break Ground This Month
The first phase of the $127 million project will bring two apartment buildings with 183 units to Garfield Ridge. About half of the units will…
Read full article βWhy I joined MinnPost (and why your support matters)
Independent journalism depends on readers like you. The post Why I joined MinnPost (and why your support matters) appeared first on MinnPost.
Read full article βWomen breaking records, you love to see it
Twin Cities Marathon record falls. Plus: Minnesotans deported to Somalia; Vikings undefeated; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post Women breaking records, you…
▶️ Watch →You might need a weatherman to know how this Minnesota Senate district blows
State Sen. (and meteorologist) Rob Kupec and GOP challenger Austin Peterson are squaring off in the race to represent the Moorhead area in St. Paul.…
Read full article βCTA Unveils 1950s Neon-Style Sign At Revamped Blue Line Stop
The CTA recreated the sign used for the original Congress Line, which opened in 1958, at the newly reopened Loomis Street entrance to the Racine…
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