What's making news in Minneapolis:
Vikings, city now looking at a stadium site next to the Dome. The problem: The owner of two buildings, one of which is a high-tech hub, isn't interested in selling. (Kevin Duchschere) Meanwhile, Ramsey County still says it will pull together a new funding plan to keep Arden Hills in the running. (Rochelle Olson)
It's an election year for city government, at least for four seats for the school board. One-time chair Jill Davis says she's likely to step down, while Alex Phung has thrown his name in the ring for the new southwest seat. For the first time, the board will have members elected from districts. (Steve Brandt)
The city led the region in January by the number of apartment units under construction (178), one of the only bright spots in the battered building industry. (Jim Buchta)
East African diaspora activist wins White House honor: Semhar Araia of Minneapolis was recognized Monday as a "Champion of Change" for her work supporting the efforts of women of the African diaspora. (Bryna Godar)
Longtime athlete and track coach Carter Holmes was slowed by a heart attack and stroke, but Holmes, 62, gets companionship and a walking partner in his 11-year-old neighbor, Charlotte DeVaughn, a sixth-grader at Anthony Middle School. Gail Rosenblum and Jim Gehrz tell their story in their "Duets" column.
Public safety: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul thrift store off Lake Street was burgled by thieves who cut a hole in the wall, carried out a 100-pound safe and snatched the security camera tape as well. (Paul Walsh) An outbreak of gunfire at dinnertime at 35th and Knox in north Minneapolis wounded two men and a woman.
