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Eric Roper

Reporter | Minneapolis

Phone: 612-673-1732

Eric Roper covers the city of Minneapolis with a focus on City Hall. He previously covered the Minnesota Legislature at the Capitol and the state’s congressional delegation at the paper’s Washington bureau.
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Roving pedal bars get review in Minneapolis

Minneapolis council member, residents say bars on wheels are unsafe and a nuisance to neighborhoods. New rules are proposed.

Updated: January 28, 2013, - 08:42 PM

Minneapolis City Council panel passes energy-rating mandate

A Minneapolis City Council panel approved rules Monday to require commercial buildings to receive public ratings based on their energy efficiency.

Updated: January 28, 2013, - 07:23 PM

DNR manager behind data trolling

John Hunt oversaw training in handling private data. Agency promised a thorough review of employee access.

Updated: January 26, 2013, - 08:07 AM

Fire Department demotion costs Minneapolis $595,000

Minneapolis City Attorney Susan Segal called it the largest payout in memory for an employee lawsuit involving the Fire Department.

Updated: January 25, 2013, - 10:44 PM

Bill seeks more penalties for data breaches

Measure would also toughen disclosure requirements.

Updated: January 23, 2013, - 10:40 PM

With local officials victims, Duluth to review DNR case

Enough local government officials were affected by last week's breach of about 5,000 drivers license records that Twin Cities prosecutors have been forced to send the case to Duluth for review.

Updated: January 22, 2013, - 08:32 PM

Is it time to add a hotel next to Minneapolis Convention Center?

A pair of studies are looking into putting a 1,000-room structure near the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Updated: January 22, 2013, - 07:46 PM

Development plans create a Dinkytown showdown

Opus Development Company's plans to replace half a block in the heart of Dinkytown with a six-story apartment building has ignited efforts to protect the neighborhood's vibrant fabric of small storefronts and eclectic businesses that have catered to generations of University of Minnesota students.

Updated: January 22, 2013, - 10:58 AM