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How Operation Metro Surge changed the Minnesota media landscape for good
From safety trainings once reserved for conflict zones to a sense of camaraderie over competition, local newsrooms adapted and evolved. The post How Operation Metro…
Read full article βMatt Little and Eric Pratt are offering clear choices in a quiet race for Congress
The result of the race for Angie Craig's seat will show whether the 2nd District remains 'purple' or has shifted decisively to the Democratic column.…
Read full article βHooters Restaurant In River North Closes After 35 Years
The national chain cited "increasing development and neighborhood changes" in making the decision to close.
Read full article βWorkers Rally Outside Austin Seat Manufacturer To Demand Better Pay, Working Conditions
Organizers are calling for a community benefits agreement with Austin-based Freedman Seating Company, a leading supplier of seating for the CTA.
Read full article βCTA To Close Loop βLβ Tracks This Weekend For Repairs
Brown, Green, Orange and Pink line trains will be affected by the closure between 4 a.m. Saturday and 4 a.m. Monday.
Read full article βRep. Ilhan Omar says she will move out of her Washington, DC, home after federal search
The Minnesota Democrat told MS NOW that the attention brought on by the raid has made her feel unsafe there. The post Rep. Ilhan Omar…
Read full article βDocumenters report: Ramsey County Board addresses election security concerns
Board members discussed election misinformation and their response plan for disruptions on election day. The post Documenters report: Ramsey County Board addresses election security concerns…
Read full article βNew Schwinn Bicycle Documentary Examines Rise And Fall Of βIconicβ Chicago-Born Brand
"No Hands: The Wild Ride of the Schwinn Bicycle Company" will screen at The Chicago International Film Festival this weekend. Tickets are still available for…
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The U.S. admitted 159,252 refugees in 1981. By fiscal 2026, the number had fallen to 16,292 β and none from Ethiopia or Somalia. The post…
Read full article βBears Honor Mike Ditka With Mustache Giveaway As Prices Skyrocket For Thursdayβs Game
The cheapest resale tickets to Thursday's game against the Patriots were going for more than some Bears playoff tickets last season.
Read full article βAΒ fraud czar, carrots for more housing and investigating Metro Surge killings: What Klobucharβs first months as governor would look like
The DFL hopeful is also bracing for a gloomy budget forecast and the possibility of state employee layoffs. The post AΒ fraud czar, carrots for more…
Read full article βUChicago Public Safety Council In βEarly Stageβ Of Exploring Policy Changes Around Sexual Violence
The advisory council shared resources for sexual violence prevention but didn't discuss two reported sexual assaults at fraternities near campus or commit to drafting policy…
Read full article βRetired Beverly Couple Loses $350K In Elaborate Gold Bar Scam
David and Cheryl Becker are looking to spread awareness about a phone scam that wiped out their life savings, much of it life insurance proceeds…
Read full article βMayorβs Proposed Package Tax A Mixed Bag, Shoppers And Businesses Say
Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing to charge 15 cents for each package delivered to Chicago addresses.
Read full article βFoundry Park Breaks Ground After Years Of Uncertainty At Former Lincoln Yards Site
The long-stalled megadevelopment will bring thousands of homes, parks and a riverwalk to the sprawling property, once home to A. Finkl & Sons steel company.
Read full article βChicago Public Schoolsβ Graduation Rate Increases To 83.4 Percent For Class Of 2026
The 2026 on-time graduation rate is almost 1 percentage point higher than the previous year.
Read full article βHow low-barrier treatment, culture-rooted care help Karen teens push back against opioids
In St. Paul, advocates credit community collaboration as key to addressing opioid addiction among Karen and Karenni youth. The post How low-barrier treatment, culture-rooted care…
Read full article βMy lieutenant governor is an honor student at the U of M
Plus: Not looking good for hospitals under the OBBBA; St. Paul schools layoffs postponed; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post My lieutenant…
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Steve Sack's cartoons β like this one on Elon Musk, Starlink and Ukraine β appear on MinnPost each Thursday. The post Musk and Ukraine appeared…
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