Back to Minneapolis

More from Minneapolis

Minneapolis
February 22, 2017
The Minneapolis DFL conducted a poll recently to see if Green Party City Council Member Cam Gordon, pictured in 2015, is vulnerable to a challenge.

February: Poll conducted by Minneapolis DFL reveals fault lines on the City Council

The Minneapolis DFL explored whether Green Party Council Member Cam Gordon is vulnerable.
Minneapolis
February 22, 2017
Macy�s is liquidating some of the many animatronic figures and props from decades of holiday shows. More than 20 figures are currently for sale for

Macy's empties its attic: Elf, Harry Potter holiday animatronics for sale

Prices on the figures used in the annual Santaland holiday exhibits range from $200 to $1,500 and can be found on the downtown store's fourth floor.
Minneapolis
February 22, 2017

U law professor, alleged rape victim have extensive legal history

His lawyer contends rape charges linked to pending case over condo deal.
Minneapolis
February 22, 2017
At City Hall, Deputy Chief Kris Arneson pointed out how officer Mohamed Abdullahi and sergeant Abdiwahab Ali kept a kid from possibly being radicalize

Mpls. police second-in-command Arneson set to retire

Her replacement hasn't been named, officials said.
Minneapolis
February 22, 2017
Minneapolis City Council Member Elizabeth Glidden co-authored a proposed ordinance that would prevent discrimination against Section 8 voucher holders

Minneapolis explores financial incentives for landlords who rent to Section 8 tenants

A city fund would help pay damage claims in units rented by voucher holders.
Minneapolis
February 22, 2017
Ted Mondale and Michele Kelm-Helgen talked with MSFA counsel Jay Lindgren as Minnesota Legislative Auditor James Nobles brought up the subject of a po

Dayton to announce interim chief to U.S. Bank Stadium oversight panel Thursday

Panel's top two officials resigned last week under legislative pressure.
Minneapolis
February 22, 2017

U Law School prof charged with sex assault and stalking

Francesco Parisi, 54, of Minneapolis, was scheduled to appear in court Wednesday. His lawyer said the 55-year-old woman has "zero evidence" of her accusations.
Minneapolis
February 21, 2017
Mayor Betsy Hodges, pictured in 2016, and other candidates for city offices asked the DFL to move the convention date.

Minneapolis DFL expects to move citywide convention to July 8

The new date would avoid conflicts with Ramadan and Twin Cities Pride.
Minneapolis
February 21, 2017

Teen killed, four others injured in crash on I-35W in northeast Minneapolis

The vehicle swerved across three lanes of traffic on I-35W.
Minneapolis
February 21, 2017
Tom Hoch, former chairman of the Minneapolis downtown Council and founder of the Hennepin Theater Trust announced that he is running for mayor of Minn

Tom Hoch enters race for Minneapolis mayor

In a kickoff at the State Theatre, Hoch said the city's leaders are reactive, "playing small ball" and failing to raise the city's national profile.
Minneapolis
February 21, 2017
Minneapolis is country's 15th most traffic riddled city, study says

Minneapolis is country's 15th most traffic riddled city, study says

Here in Minneapolis-St. Paul, we come in slightly below the average at 40 hours a year. That was enough to earn us the dubious title of the 15th most congested city in the nation and 18th most snarled in North America.
Minneapolis
February 20, 2017
Riders take the light-rail during morning rush hour in 2011 . DAVID JOLES djoles@startribune.com

GOP lawmakers seek to divert SW light rail money to roads

Some lawmakers want $929 M in federal funds for Southwest line to be used on roads, bridges.
Minneapolis
February 20, 2017
An aerial view shows a concept for Hall’s Island and the new park.

Minneapolis Park Board may act as developer for former Scherer Bros. site

Commissioners trying to work out a new approach for former Scherer Bros. Lumber site.
Minneapolis
February 20, 2017
Minneapolis City Hall and the privately owned InterPark ramp as seen through rain drops clinging to a skywalk in April 2016.

Parking garage swap would make way for new Mpls. offices

Minneapolis may sell the Government Center Ramp in exchange for $6.5 million and the ramp next door.
Minneapolis
February 20, 2017
For those aging out of Twin Cities gang life, retirement isn't so easy

For those aging out of Twin Cities gang life, retirement isn't so easy

North Side gang leader says he seeks to distance himself from his criminal past. It's not easy.
Minneapolis
February 18, 2017

Police seek suspect in shooting of woman at north Minneapolis home

A woman suffered noncritical injuries when she was shot Saturday afternoon at a north Minneapolis residence.
Minneapolis
February 18, 2017
Rep. Ilhan Omar chatted with Sen. Patricia Torres Ray at a forum at Mixed Blood Theatre aimed at providing residents of her House district "the necess

Omar navigates rising political celebrity as she adjusts to life in Minn. Legislature

First Somali-American state legislator finding her way at the Capitol.
Minneapolis
February 18, 2017
Representative Pat Garofalo listened as DFL members challenged his bill to link lower unemployment rates for businesses to a relief bill for layed off

Capitol fight over workplace rules raises prospect of local right-to-work laws

Republicans say progressive cities setting wage, sick-leave laws has patchwork effect.
Minneapolis
February 18, 2017

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak speaks at Augsburg

He spoke as part of Augsburg College's Scholarship Weekend.
Minneapolis
February 18, 2017
Protesters gather Saturday at Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis to show support for immigrants and refugees.

Up to 2,000 join Mpls. march to support immigrants, refugees

The march, organized by the Anti-War Committee and the No More Deportations campaign, featured speeches, chants and signs in both English and Spanish.

Minneapolis coverage

Complete coverage of Minneapolis neighborhoods, schools, city hall and public safety, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and interim Minneapolis School Superintendent Rochelle Cox.