What's making news in Minneapolis:
More cracks discovered in closed Martin Olav Sabo bridge: The fissures, found last Saturday, do not pose a threat to passersby. Repairs continue. (Maya Rao)
Bumper crop of "nimbys" sprout around plans for urban farms: Columnist Jon Tevlin reports how supporters of urban ag are concerned that a vote of the Minneapolis Zoning and Planning Committee this Thursday might limit their future.
Study: Downtown restaurant taxes are highest in nation: Your restaurant check in downtown Minneapolis comes with a higher tax than in any other major city in the country, according to a report by the Washington-based Tax Foundation released on Tuesday. (Eric Roper)
"I need to report it," witness recalls for court in Bakdash case: In the second day of the murder trial of Timothy Bakdash, accused of driving into a group on a Dinkytown sidewalk, Cathy Bordeau told of hearing the defendant's conversation with her son, who had recently bought his damaged car. (Abby Simons) On the trial's opening day, a witness said Bakdash saw the victims and "hit the gas." The first day's trial is here.
School board turns to founder of Harvest Prep: The school board voted Tuesday to granti Mahmoud the chance to open four charter schools in the next 10 years. They'll be part of the district's expanding portfolio of quasi-independent schools and will represent a sea change in its relations with non-district schools. (Steve Brandt)
