Minneapolis
2017 Twin Cities elections
Following the mayoral and council elections in the Twin Cities.
Minneapolis
Caught in the middle, Hodges squeezed out in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges mounted a re-election bid this year based on the same messages that had won over so many of the city's voters. But this time many of the same people who propelled Hodges into office voted to replace her. On Election Day, she became only the second Minneapolis mayor in 40 years to run for a second term and lose.
West Metro
Higgins says she won't seek re-election to Hennepin County Board
Hennepin County Commissioner Linda Higgins announced Friday that she won't run for re-election next year and plans to retire when her term ends in January 2019.
Minneapolis
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Minnesota Chamber sues Mpls. over $15 minimum wage
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is taking the city of Minneapolis to court over the $15 minimum wage, saying the ordinance conflicts with state law.
Vikings
Super Bowl host committee raises $50M; street closures planned
The committee released detailed plans on street closings downtown, beginning two weeks before the game.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis candidates applaud positive campaigns, high voter turnout
Candidates said ranked-choice voting encouraged voter participation.
Minneapolis
U report calls for 'bystander intervention' training to curb sex assaults
"It's got to stop. We have to stop it," said President Eric Kaler. "And history shows we have to confront it every day at the university."
Minneapolis
In the age of social media, conversation about crime has changed
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have played an outsize role in shaping how we now talk about crime, researchers say.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis coin dealer indicted on fraud, money laundering charges
Feds say Scott Luther bilked customers deals exceeding $1.5 million.
Minneapolis
Former Minneapolis principal pleads guilty to theft
Anne DePerry has since moved to California, where she is working at a charter school.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor-elect Frey: We're going to get to work
The 36-year-old City Council member defeated incumbent Mayor Betsy Hodges and 14 other candidates in Tuesday's election. He will take office in January.
Movies
Disney On Ice bringing 'Frozen' to Twin Cities for 9 shows
Target Center will host the ice version of the hit movie for five days starting Feb. 28.
Minneapolis
Food truck mechanic shot dead on Lyndale Av. N. had just welcomed 3rd child
Minneapolis police said they have yet to make an arrest in the killing.
Minneapolis
Tevlin: Barb Johnson's long Minneapolis City Council run comes to an end
For 20 years, 11 as council president, Johnson has been one of the more powerful people in the city.
Minneapolis
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Mpls. City Council turnover: Barb Johnson, Quincy, Yang unseated
On the North Side, Phillipe Cunningham unseated Council President Barb Johnson.
Minneapolis
Expect rooftop snipers, restricted access and lots of security for Super Bowl
Planners have been going building by building around the stadium figuring out security logistics.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis denies rental licenses for 16 apartment buildings
The city is refusing to grant rental licenses for buildings Steve Frenz sold, saying he did not give up his ownership, leaving hundreds in limbo.
Minneapolis
West Metro
Wall between freight, Southwest light-rail lines would affect historic district, feds say
Southwest planners must prepare mitigation plan.
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