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Minneapolis
July 24, 2019
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis wants to build an 800-stall parking garage. Rendering courtesy BWBR

Federal Reserve abandons plan to build 800-space parking ramp in North Loop

After opposition from neighbors, city planners rejected the project 5-4.
Minneapolis
July 24, 2019

Minneapolis kindergarten teacher Eunice Lindberg Milbrath dies at 94

During a 28-year career in Minneapolis, she worked at Adams, Seward, Pratt, Minnehaha and Keewaydin elementary schools.
Minneapolis
July 23, 2019

United Steelworkers march to fix the U.S. immigration system

The United Steelworkers hosted a march in downtown Minneapolis calling on the government to close the camps at our border and fix the U.S.immigration system. They are in town for the steelworkers annual Civil Rights conference.
Minneapolis
July 23, 2019
The Minneapolis City Hall/Hennepin County Courthouse clock.

Minneapolis City Council will hear from public on shifting budget cycle to two years

Charter change would give the public more time for input, backers say.
Minneapolis
July 23, 2019
Mohamed Khayre spoke about his child during a meeting where parents at one of Minnesota's oldest charter schools is calling for big changes to improve

Parents call for change at pioneer Minneapolis charter school

They're pushing to improve the quality of education their kids receive at Cedar Riverside Community School in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis
July 23, 2019
The Northern Metals Recycling facility, located on the Mississippi River just south of the Lowry Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis. Families in north Minne

MPCA: Minneapolis metal shredder must shut down by Aug. 1

Northern Metal Recycling had sought an extension while it completes a new shredder in Becker.
Minneapolis
July 23, 2019

A celebration of the life of community leader Charles Mays

The public celebration of the life of Charles Mays, civil rights activist, who died in June at age 85.
Minneapolis
July 23, 2019
The fountains at Peavey Plaza flowed Thursday.

Peavey Plaza reopens with a splash on Nicollet Mall

It took $10 million and more than 10 years to renovate the 1975 spot.
Minneapolis
July 22, 2019
Bishop Harding Smith led a vigil for the victim of a fatal shooting on Plymouth Avenue in north Minneapolis. ] Fatal shooting early Sunday in north Mi

Violence-weary residents turn to Mpls. leaders for answers

North Side seeks answers from city, police after recent homicides.
Minneapolis
July 22, 2019
Bishop Harding Smith led a vigil for the victim of a fatal shooting on Plymouth Avenue in north Minneapolis.

Two years and a block apart: Brothers slain in Minneapolis

Community members hold vigil near where both brothers were slain. "We are going through so much trauma right now."
Minneapolis
July 20, 2019
A surveillance camera system attached to a light pole. The Oakland, Calif., City Council voted to prohibit the use of facial recognition technology by

Minneapolis official wants to get ahead of police use of facial recognition

Citing concerns about privacy and civil liberties, he plans to push for tight regulations on any future use of the technology by police.
Minneapolis
July 20, 2019
The victim was identified Friday night by his sister as 16-year-old Quay Felton.

Boy, 16, fatally shot on north Minneapolis street

The victim had recently abandoned gang activity and been the subject of threats, his family said.
Minneapolis
July 19, 2019
Crave's rooftop bar and patio on Hennepin in downtown Minneapolis.

Charges: Victim shot at downtown restaurant was involved in earlier shootout

Police believe the shooting at Crave American Kitchen & Sushi Bar was retaliatory.
Minneapolis
July 19, 2019
The Pirates of the Cow-ribbean milk carton boat competes in the final race of the afternoon Sunday at Lake Calhoun Park.

E. coli surge sends annual milk carton boat races to dry land

Instead of paddling Sunday, participants will be on foot racing while carrying their homemade ships on dry land.
Minneapolis
July 18, 2019
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The hands of Minneapolis Public Schools bus driver and trainer Mike Isenhower c

Bus-driver shortage forces Mpls. schools to start training program

Minneapolis
July 18, 2019
Greg Russ, the director of the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Minneapolis public housing official tapped to lead New York City Housing Authority

Starting next month, Greg Russ will take over as CEO of the nation's largest public housing system.
Minneapolis
July 18, 2019
Dozens of residents and activists voiced their concerns at City Hall Wednesday's during a meeting of the public safety & emergency Management committe

Minneapolis chief wants to add 400 street cops by 2025

Medaria Arradondo cites increased pressures and workload.
Minneapolis
July 17, 2019
A view of the slide from the Mississippi River.

Mudslide closes part of East River Parkway in Minneapolis

The parkway between Washington Av. and Arlington St. will likely remain closed through the weekend.
North Metro
July 17, 2019
The fate of the Twin Cities' fourth light-rail project, the Bottineau extension of the Blue Line, remains uncertain.

Supporters push to jump-start $1.5B Bottineau light-rail project

The Met Council and the BNSF railroad are at an impasse over right-of-way for the project, and its planned 2024 opening might have to be pushed back.

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