Minneapolis 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…
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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 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 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 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 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…
Read full article βA Minnesota town now boasts the worldβs tallest nutcracker
Luverne, Minnesota, now boasts the world's tallest nutcracker, Verne the Patriot, standing at over 65 feet. The post A Minnesota town now boasts the worldβs…
Read full article βFeds used data from metro area traffic cameras during ICE surge
Plus: Wildfires hit tourism; trial begins over racial slur; discrimination hurts healthcare; Ramsey County Sheriff ups outreach; record lottery jackpot and more. The post Feds…
Read full article ββPut on some protest jewelryβ β Fringe Fest teaser is a very 2026 take on a 2025 show
Minneapolis sketch and improv star Lauren Anderson is back with a pre-Fringe Festival βJewelry Power Elite,β updated with some activism. The post βPut on some…
Read full article βCheryl Reeveβs record-setting odyssey with the Lynx is far from finished
Even after 16 seasons, the Lynx head coach continues to evolve in her ongoing pursuit of excellence on and off the court. The post Cheryl…
Read full article βMinnesota summers are too short for bad air quality
We can more effectively address wildfires, but we can also cut pollution and make Minnesota's air more resilient when smoke and ozone-forming heat arrives.Β The…
Read full article βSingle mothers lost months of income hiding from ICE β and now canβt afford to renew immigration papers
They survived ICE's takeover in Minneapolis. But now their DACA protections are set to expire, leaving dozens scrambling to afford hundreds of dollars in fees…
Read full article βMinneapolis police investigating two weekend mass shootings
Nine people were shot early Sunday morning outside an Uptown nightclub, then five more less than 24 hours later near East 19th Street and Nicollet…
Read full article βAs college graduates fret over finding jobs, a record shortage of workers is projected
In fields like healthcare and education, economists predict there will soon be more jobs than qualified people to fill them. States including Minnesota are looking…
Read full article βDocumenters report: Minneapolis considers asking tax-exempt property owners to help fill funding gaps
As the city responds to federal funding losses, a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) program has surfaced as a potential solution. The post Documenters…
Read full article βHow Minnesota members of Congress use taxpayer-funded franking
Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach leads the delegation in the number of franked communications. The post How Minnesota members of Congress use taxpayer-funded franking appeared…
Read full article βNew U of M study says driving above the speed limit costs you β and doesnβt actually save much time
While drivers say that speeding saves them precious time, University of Minnesota researchers found that is not really the case. The post New U of…
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