“All of our streets need to be redone,” State Rep. Kaohly Her said to a round of applause during the St. Paul mayoral forum on October 6 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. “Such a bulls**t answer,” muttered engineer and mayoral candidate Adam Dullinger off-mic, but within earshot of Her. The tense moment came during the […]
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Posted inPolitics
Government shutdown leaves millions in limbo
As the 2025 federal government shutdown continues, 900,000 workers are furloughed and core services are disrupted. Minnesota programs—WIC, Head Start, passports, small-business loans, and $645M in energy projects—are at risk as partisan gridlock persists.
Posted inNews
Baltimore bridge catastrophe: A city’s heartbreak and a nation’s alarm
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was struck by a cargo ship, resulting in the collapse of the bridge and the deaths of seven people, prompting an outpouring of support and solidarity from the community.
Posted inBulletin
MnDOT seeks community input on the future of Highway 55/Olson Memorial Highway
MnDOT is hosting community workshop to share design alternatives for Olson Memorial Highway, and is also inviting feedback on these alternatives in an online survey.
Posted inOpinion
Honor Rosa Parks through action on public transit
A new piece of legislation, the “Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act”, would provide high-quality public transit to communities across the country.
Posted inNews
Voters agree to higher taxes
Minnesota voters approve tax hikes for infrastructure improvements, but some Black-owned businesses fear a loss of customers.
Posted inArts + Culture
Not just Rondo: Exhibits show how Interstates uprooted other Black communities
The ‘Human Toll: A Public History of 35W’ exhibit is open Thursdays through Saturdays, in the Main Floor Gallery of the Hennepin History Museum. It will close for good on December 31, 2022.
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
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.Â
Posted inGo Green
Intense heat and flooding are wreaking havoc on America’s power and water system infrastructure
Jackson, a majority-Black state capital, has dealt with water system breakdowns for years and has repeatedly requested infrastructure funding.
Posted inNational, News
Senate passes $1 trillion infrastructure bill; Dems poised to push through $3.5 trillion budget
The Senate-passed infrastructure bill encompasses each part of the American economy and should strengthen the United States’ global warming response.
Posted inNational, News
Colonial Pipeline cyberattack was all but inevitable
The ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline on May 7, 2021, exemplifies the huge challenges the U.S. faces in shoring up its cyber defenses.
Posted inGo Green
Bike-friendly cities should be designed for all, not just for wealthy White cyclists
Designing for bikes has become a hallmark of forward-looking modern cities worldwide. Bike-friendly city ratings abound, and advocates promote cycling as a way to reduce problems ranging from air pollution to traffic deaths.