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November 30, 2018

Neighbors contest Minneapolis' plans for public works site

City Council to vote next week on plans for former Roof Depot in East Phillips.
Minneapolis
November 30, 2018
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo stood beside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as Frey addressed the media Thursday about police-community relat

Minneapolis City Council trims police budget increase to fund anti-violence efforts

City officials seek to quiet criticism of law enforcement while exploring alternatives to traditional policing.
Minneapolis
November 30, 2018
Minneapolis Fire Chief John Fruetel looked over the charred remains following an early morning fire at the Hiawatha homeless encampment Friday, Nov. 3

Fire breaks out again overnight at homeless camp in south Mpls.

No one was injured, but officials are concerned that the fire risk remains.
Inspired
November 30, 2018
Lifelong volunteer Ruth Knelman, 108, read "The Owl and the Kitty Cat" to children at Temple Israel.

In Minneapolis, Grandma Ruth, 108, remains a 'perpetual volunteer'

Ruth Knelman's mission of volunteerism began 65 years ago, when she, her late husband and young son moved to Minneapolis from North Dakota.
Eat & Drink
November 30, 2018
Burger Friday: Minneapolis' 5-8 Club to celebrate 90 years with 90-cent burgers

Burger Friday: Minneapolis' 5-8 Club to celebrate 90 years with 90-cent burgers

It's a one-day-only deal, when the classic burger joint celebrates its 90th birthday on Dec. 5.
West Metro
November 30, 2018
Michael Frank Simon (Hennepin County Jail)

Hennepin Co. jail escapee caught ride from woman, 78, court filing says

The woman picked him up at a Target 3 miles from the jail, according to a search warrant affidavit.
Minneapolis
November 29, 2018

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey names top aide for affordable housing

Coordinator position in Minneapolis comes with a $142,000 annual salary.
West Metro
November 29, 2018
The Hennepin County jail, downtown Minneapolis

Hennepin County seeks new ways to manage jail population

A study by two former judges was presented to the County Board, and several changes to reduce the time inmates are locked up are being considered.
Minneapolis
November 29, 2018

St. Paul man sentenced to prison for indecent exposure

Shawn M. Tillman allegedly exposed himself twice while out of custody awaiting his sentencing.
Minneapolis
November 29, 2018

Divisive board overshadows naming of Mpls. parks leader

A clash over a contract for a lobbyist dominated the meeting where new Superintendent Al Bangoura was announced.
Eat & Drink
November 29, 2018
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Minneapolis gets lots of love from Esquire's 'Best New Restaurants' list

Hai Hai, Grand Café and Martina get shout-outs in the magazine's annual list of top-notch dining rooms around the country.
Minneapolis
November 28, 2018
Preparations are underway for the U.S. Bank Stadium Basketball Classic, the venue's first basketball event.

U.S. Bank Stadium gets ready for its first-ever basketball games

Venue will host games this weekend as precursor to Final Four in April.
West Metro
November 28, 2018
Scene of a jailbreak at the Hennepin County Jail in Minneapolis on November 28, 2018.

Serial burglar caught after breaking out of jail in downtown Mpls.

The inmate was at large for about three hours before being captured in Little Canada.
Minneapolis
November 28, 2018
Construction workers erect the metal frame for housing at the site of the new navigation center that will replace the Hiawatha homeless encampment Wed

Mpls. homeless camp residents told: Come in from the cold

Fire crews put up a large, heated tent across the street. City officials said the encampment is "not safe for people" and will close once a new site opens in mid-December.
South Metro
November 28, 2018
The transit station at 46th Street and Interstate 35W in Minneapolis will be part of the Orange Line, a bus-rapid transit project that won federal gra

Orange Line bus rapid transit awarded $74M from federal government

The federal financial boost caps the resuscitation of the line between Minneapolis and Burnsville.
Minneapolis
November 28, 2018
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation awarded the Minneapolis Parks Foundation a $1 million Anchor grant for its RiverFirst Capital Campaign to re

Riverfront parks in Minneapolis aided by $16 million in fundraising

Parks and trails downtown and on the North Side will reconnect residents and visitors to the Mississippi River.
Minneapolis
November 28, 2018
Minneapolis City Council wraps up changes to 2040 plan ahead of final vote

Minneapolis City Council wraps up changes to 2040 plan ahead of final vote

Council members now believe the measure is set to be passed next week.
Stage & Arts
November 28, 2018
A pedestrian walked past one of the murals that adorns the outside of the Intermedia Arts building Thursday. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony.souffle@

Intermedia Arts sells its Minneapolis home for $3.5 million

A technology firm will move in after a deal that wiped out Intermedia's debts, leaving it with $1 million-plus.
Eat & Drink
November 28, 2018
The Bachelor Farmer Staff portraits by Liz Banfield

Four-star Bachelor Farmer lands new executive chef after national search

Jonathan Gans stepped into the role this week.
Minneapolis
November 28, 2018
Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender spoke to attendees of a council meeting in January 2018.

Unshoveled sidewalks led to seven complaints, $149 fine for Mpls. Council President Lisa Bender

Lisa Bender says she should be treated like anyone else.

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