Open Streets gets rave reviews but insufficient funding
‘Every year when I have these conversations with City officials, they’re always asking me how they can do less.’
Open Streets gets rave reviews but insufficient funding Read MoreAuthor: Henry Pan
MnDOT to rebuild I-94 through Twin Cities—or not
MnDot is considering the possibilities for I-94, the seven-mile stretch between Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis and Marion Street in St. Paul.
MnDOT to rebuild I-94 through Twin Cities—or not Read More
Mpls advances controversial Roof Depot demolition
‘There’s a long history of toxic substances being in this community. We have an opportunity to change that.’
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Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane sentenced to three years in state case
Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane, one of the four involved in the murder of George Floyd was sentenced to three years in prison.
Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane sentenced to three years in state case Read More
Metro Transit tests new Uber-Lyft-like service on Northside
On September 10, Metro Transit will launch Metro Transit micro, which is stylized in lowercase and will offer rides to anyone who needs to get around in the city’s Near North, Bryn Mawr, and Harrison neighborhoods.
Metro Transit tests new Uber-Lyft-like service on Northside Read More
Lake Street’s Kmart soon to fall
The city of Minneapolis in September will begin demolishing parts of the building to the west of the Kmart that formerly housed a Supervalu grocery store.
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State aims to rein in Minneapolis police
The City of Minneapolis and the Department of Human Rights have agreed to enter into a consent decree.
State aims to rein in Minneapolis police Read More
Kueng and Thao reject plea deal
Two former Minneapolis police officers involved with George Floyd’s murder rejected a state plea deal on Monday.
Kueng and Thao reject plea deal Read More
Activists push for work release to reconnect the incarcerated with society
Prison abolitionists, advocacy organizations, and some formerly incarcerated members are urging the MnDoC to allow work release for low-risk offenders.
Activists push for work release to reconnect the incarcerated with society Read More
First Black Hennepin County Sheriff imminent; Omar barely holds seat & more
The winning candidate will become the first Black sheriff in Hennepin County, replacing outgoing and embattled Sheriff David Hutchinson.
First Black Hennepin County Sheriff imminent; Omar barely holds seat & more Read More
Despite gentrification concerns, Met Council, Hennepin County move Blue Line along
Metro Transit’s controversial Blue Line Extension through North Minneapolis will move forward with federally mandated environmental review, which will take up to two years
Despite gentrification concerns, Met Council, Hennepin County move Blue Line along Read More Ex-officers Kueng, Thao sentenced for violating George Floyd’s civil rights
All four officers involved in George Floyd’s murder have now been sentenced in federal court.
Ex-officers Kueng, Thao sentenced for violating George Floyd’s civil rights Read More
Demonstrators march for Tekle Sundberg; 911 transcript and bodycam footage show harrowing night
The city of Minneapolis released body camera footage documenting the events that led up to the police killing of Tekle Sundberg.
Demonstrators march for Tekle Sundberg; 911 transcript and bodycam footage show harrowing night Read More
Minneapolis police kill Black man having an apparent mental health crisis
Minneapolis Police officers once again shot and killed a Black man during an apparent mental health crisis.
Minneapolis police kill Black man having an apparent mental health crisis Read More
Chauvin to be sentenced on July 7 for depriving Floyd’s civil rights
Derek Chauvin will be sentenced in federal district court on Thursday for
violating George Floyd’s civil rights.
Faster Hennepin transit in limbo over BIPOC business concerns
“It’s really important to me that we try to do everything we can to combat climate change, and make sure that my kid and their generation have a planet left to live on.’
Faster Hennepin transit in limbo over BIPOC business concerns Read More
Minnesotans react to SCOTUS decision to strike Roe v. Wade
Minnesota will likely be an island in the Midwest for abortion seekers for the foreseeable future as the Supreme Court decided on June 24 to strike down Roe v. Wade.
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Metro Transit prepares big changes to Route 5
The 5 will be reduced to run every 30 to 60 minutes, just like the 16, 19 and 84 when their respective Green, C and A Lines opened.
Metro Transit prepares big changes to Route 5 Read More
Safer Metro Transit may be less comfortable
In Metro Transit’s bid to make its system safe, the agency is moving ahead with a number of plans.
Safer Metro Transit may be less comfortable Read More
CURA hosts first of four Blue Line anti-displacement work group meetings
The first of four workgroup meetings to decide how the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County can ensure the community stays whole during and after the Blue Line is built.
CURA hosts first of four Blue Line anti-displacement work group meetings Read More