McKnight Foundation headquarters decarbonizes historic building, showcasing a way to fight climate change
The Minneapolis-based philanthropic organization funds environmental work across the Midwest. Its new headquarters turned an old downtown building green.
November 8, 2025
Roper: Jacob Frey can thank the far left for handing him another term
Frey was a vulnerable incumbent. But progressives banked on the wrong guy to beat him.
AuthoredEric Roper
AuthoredEric RoperNovember 8, 2025
As strike threat looms, Minneapolis teachers union leans on new parents group to back its demands
Some parents question why teachers and district are at odds so soon after a 2022 strike.
November 8, 2025
Accused killer says he picked up woman off Minneapolis street, shot her ‘because she had my $30’
The 65-year-old man is charged with the murder of the woman, 42, earlier this week.
November 7, 2025
Prosecutors allege security lapses at downtown Minneapolis bar where shooting killed 1, wounded 3
The gunman got his weapon past security as he re-entered Bar Zia last month.
November 7, 2025
Why Minneapolis took longer to count ballots than St. Paul
Ramsey County switched to electronic ranked-choice tabulation software this year. In Minneapolis, coordination with the county and a city ordinance make the process lengthier.
November 7, 2025
Judge admonishes convicted sex trafficker over alleged scheme to ‘deceive and bribe’ juror
The judge prohibited Lazzaro and anyone on his behalf from contacting jurors in his case.
November 6, 2025
Speeding down 30% in Minneapolis where cameras were installed
The city will begin ticketing drivers starting Friday after giving out warnings during the first month speed cameras were active.
November 6, 2025
Former Minnesota Spokesman Recorder publisher Wallace ‘Jack’ Jackman dies at 81
Jackman met Muhammad Ali, Hubert Humphrey and others while helping communities across the globe.
November 6, 2025
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board appoints North Side commissioner for a month and a half
Board members picked Averi Turner, 29, to fill the District 2 vacancy for the remainder of the year.
November 6, 2025
Flight experts say prepare for ‘unholy mess’ at airports, including MSP, as FAA reduces air traffic
Analysts said cuts to flights are bound to cause disruptions nationwide and touch the Twin Cities in some way.
November 6, 2025
Roper: What a ward-to-ward Election Day bike ride taught me about Jacob Frey’s re-election
A whirlwind tour to precincts across the city illustrated why voters supported the mayor.AuthoredEric Roper
AuthoredEric RoperNovember 6, 2025
