Cyclospora on the menu
Steve Sack is drawing again, and publishes an editorial cartoon, like this one on Centers for Disease Control (CDC) cuts and cyclospora, on MinnPost each…
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Rogers Parkβs Historic 400 Theater, Closed Since 2023, Reopening This Month Under New Owner
Tickets for the July 31 opening of the theater β which had a 111-year run as Chicago's oldest movie palace β will be on sale…
Read full article βArt Instituteβs Growing βProject Windowsβ Initiative Gets A Boost From Northwest Side Businesses
The Art Institute launched Project Windows in 2012 to bring fine art into Chicago's neighborhoods. The 39th Ward now has six installations, among the most…
Read full article βMinneapolis bathhouse ordinance opens a door to sexual exploitation
Many of us who survived life on the streets and became community leaders see the trajectory of what this ordinance means for Minneapolis. The post…
▶️ Watch →Facing new challenges, Step Up program continues to train Minnesotaβs future workforce
The summer internship program for low-income teens is feeling the impact of declining employer participation. The post Facing new challenges, Step Up program continues to…
Read full article βIn Minneapolisβ search for crime deterrents, drones fly into a wall
A tragic weekend renewed conversation about a βDrones as First Respondersβ program, but some community and Council members have unshakable misgivings. The post In Minneapolisβ…
Read full article βEmmett Tillβs 85th Birthday To Bring βRadical Joyβ At Closing Of Bronzeville Art Exhibition
βFrom Memory to Movement: Emmett at 85,β closing Saturday, is inspired by its curatorβs promise to Mamie Till-Mobley β and by Chicago-area teens exploring social…
Read full article βAfter CPS Closed Schools, Buildings Sat Empty β And Gun Violence Rose, Study Finds
Researchers at the University of Chicago and Johns Hopkins University found that neighborhoods surrounding long-vacant schools saw a 10 percent increase in gun violence compared…
Read full article βMan Charged With Attempted Murder In Shooting Of SWAT Officer, Woman In Albany Park
Daniel Aguirre, 42, was arrested about two hours after he shot a 67-year-old woman and the officer and held a 14-year-old girl and another woman…
Read full article βFree Street Theater Wants People To βTouch Grassβ In New Puppet Show
Free Street is bringing the interactive show to Chicago parks this month to inspire people to learn more about trees β and get 100 more…
Read full article βIs The New Logan Square Traffic Circle Easier To Navigate? Hereβs What Locals Think
Some pedestrians and drivers like the revamp for its increased safety and updated traffic pattern, while cyclists are more split.
Read full article βAmid care crisis for kids with special needs, a renovated downtown building offers hope
St. Davidβs Developmental and Therapeutic Services has 2,000 families on their waitlist. Construction underway aims to fix that. The post Amid care crisis for kids…
Read full article βMore than half of the northern wildfires are 100% contained
Plus: North Memorial using disposable hijabs; a journey into the local Wikipedia community; ranch-flavored beer; and more. The post More than half of the northern…
Read full article β7 Save A Lot Stores on South, West Sides Could Close In Days As Owners Face βFinancial Headwindsβ
City officials, Yellow Banana, Save A Lot and other financial partners are "discussing opportunities" to keep the stores open, officials said Tuesday.
Read full article βDocumenters report: Minneapolis park board seeks property tax increase
As the city's annual budget planning process begins, the park board is requesting a nearly 6% increase in their share of property taxes compared to…
Read full article βTrump administration says itβs deferring $199M in Medicaid payments to Minnesota
Tuesday's announcement didn't specify whether the deferrals are in addition to, or overlap with,Β deferralsΒ announced earlier this year. The post Trump administration says itβs deferring $199M…
Read full article βLoyolaβs Plan To Turn Closed School Into Student Housing Could Free Up Local Apartments, University Says
Loyola University and the Ignation Mission Center are proposing a redevelopment of the St. Ignatius campus that would include housing for over 200 students and…
Read full article βThe Dime Bar Ordered To Close After Fatal Lincoln Park Shooting
Police have determined Sunday's fatal shooting stemmed from a fight that started inside the Lincoln Avenue bar, Ald. Timmy Knudsen said.
Read full article βThe Miaβs gallery of unfinished warnings
Why Mia's βModern Art and Politics in Germany 1910β1945β feels like a mirror for 2026. The post The Miaβs gallery of unfinished warnings appeared first…
Read full article βMinnesota progressives campaign on βMedicare for Allβ as ranks of uninsured grow
But moderate Democrats embrace less ambitious reforms to health coverage, splitting the party. The post Minnesota progressives campaign on βMedicare for Allβ as ranks of…
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