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Density spreads outside downtown Minneapolis into neighborhoods
Multiunit construction trend facing pushback in places.
Minneapolis
John Richter, entrepreneur, advocate for airport noise reduction and bike lanes, dies at 94
For years, John Richter was the epitome of an engaged citizen in Minneapolis — a rabble-rouser, networker and fundraiser extraordinaire who poured his energy and money into a slew of causes over decades of tenacious advocacy.
Books
Jesse Ventura appears to have settled defamation lawsuit over book
Minnesota's former governor declined to comment on Friday about the apparent settlement of his defamation suit.
Minneapolis
Chamber of Commerce asks judge to block $15 minimum wage in Mpls.
The $15 an hour minimum wage will start being phased in on Jan. 1, with large employers required to start paying employees $10 an hour.
West Metro
SWLRT route cuts through historic path, complicating its future
Southwest light-rail project prompts review of Minneapolis industrial area.
Vikings
A 'very Minnesota' Super Bowl Live lineup announced for free concerts on mall
Music marathon to cast spotlight on dynamic Minnesota music scene.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis City Council reworks public safety priorities
The council strikes downtown traffic enforcement, community liaisons in favor of other public safety priorities.
Minneapolis
New 40-story apartment tower proposed in downtown Minneapolis
5th Street tower near Nicollet Mall would have 261 units, 266 parking spots and access to the skyway.
Variety
Minneapolis' Modist Brewery receives medieval-style cease-and-desist order
The brewery's "Dilly Dilly" Mosaic Double IPA crowlers prompted the Bud Light messenger's visit.
Variety
Victorian Christmas? Bah, humbug! Ideal holiday image is of Minneapolis' Nicollet Mall in the 1950s
We should be nostalgic for the festive downtowns of the 1950s, not something out of a Dickens novel.
Eat & Drink
Burger Friday: Reimagined dive bar fries up stunner of no-frills cheeseburger
Chef Doug Flicker's transformation of the former Sunrise Inn into Bull's Horn Food & Drink is led by a gotta-try ($8!) burger.
Minneapolis
Feds indict four alleged Minneapolis gang members in gun, drug conspiracy
One defendant is linked to the Aug. 5 slaying of a rival gang member.
Eat & Drink
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Minneapolis' iconic Grain Belt sign to light up again — and you can buy bulb
The Grain Belt Beer sign has been dark for years, but is ready to shine again.
Minneapolis
Charge: Suspect makes good on vow from Minneapolis jail, kills man he stabbed days earlier
Police heard a recording of an ominous call from jail but not until after the man was shot execution-style, according to the prosecution.
Minneapolis
City panel rejects historic protection for Minneapolis church
A City Council panel's vote leaves Messiah Lutheran Church vulnerable to future demolition.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis schools trim overspending but still $7 million over budget
The district is examining spending as it tackles a $33 million deficit for next school year.
Minneapolis
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Pay scales rise for top Minneapolis officials
State grants waivers exempting positions from pay caps tied to governor's salary.
Minneapolis
8-plus hours after derailment, light-rail trains get moving again
A loose lid on a rail access box may have been responsible for the downtown Minneapolis derailment about 11 a.m.
Music
Minneapolis' biker-friendly rock bar, Whiskey Junction, to close by year's end
Another mainstay of the West Bank music scene in Minneapolis, Whiskey Junction, will close by the end of the year, and this time there is blame going around.
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