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Following state Sen. Kari Dziedzic’s death, a special election to fill her seat will take place Jan. 28.

Local early voting Thursday, Republicans sue, Minnesota Legislature boycott

by Jack O'Connor
Published January 9, 2025

A tense legislative session has become more so as a death, forced resignation, burglary trial, threats of a temporary boycott and more are leading to major questions about party control in 2025.Former...

Jacob "Beetlejuice" Williams hanging out around Royal Cigar and Tobacco with a squirrel. Courtesy of Jacob Williams.

Surviving homelessness in Minneapolis with Beetlejuice

by Spencer White
Published January 3, 2025

Riding on a black and blue bike through Dinkytown, spokes lined with Christmas lights and a large Bluetooth speaker on his back blaring music, Jacob Williams, known by friends as Beetlejuice, heads to...

District 60 Minnesota State Sen. Kari Dziedzic (DFL) poses for a portrait in front of Folwell Hall on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022.

Former Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic died Friday after cancer battle

by Grace Aigner
Published December 31, 2024

Former Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic (DFL-Minneapolis), who represented parts of the University community, died in Minneapolis on Friday after a years-long battle with ovarian cancer. She was 62.Dziedzic,...

The program will help provide mental health services to LGBTQ+ residents who are more likely to suffer from mental health issues like depression and anxiety.

City budget to fund new LGBTQ+ mental health program

by Ainsley Brown
Published December 31, 2024

Around $25,000 from the 2025 Minneapolis budget will be used to develop an LGBTQ+ mental health program.The amendment, one of over 70 written by the city council, is a one-time funding increase to...

Omar has been in the U.S. Congress since 2018, becoming the first woman of color, Muslim and Somali representative in Congress.

Rep. Ilhan Omar named Minnesota’s most inspirational immigrant

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published December 30, 2024

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and other Somali leaders across the state share feelings of encouragement and honor after Omar was recognized as the most inspiring immigrant in Minnesota. Omar, who has...

The fare changes result from Metro Transit preparing for its first systemwide update of fare collection equipment.

Metro Transit fare changes coming in January

by Katrina Bailey
Published December 22, 2024

The Metropolitan Council approved several changes to simplify and lower public transportation fares, slated to start Jan. 1, 2025. Approved on Nov. 13, the changes include reducing the cost of all-day...

Minneapolis synagogue targeted with swastika graffiti

by Katrina Bailey
Published December 20, 2024

Two swastikas were spray-painted outside the entrance of the Minneapolis Temple Israel synagogue on Monday. The symbols were found on a door and pillar on the temple’s Emerson Avenues South entrance,...

The impact of Minnesota’s Scandinavian Heritage on its contemporary culture.

How Minnesota keeps its Scandinavian heritage alive

by Samantha Siedow
Published December 16, 2024

When Swedish, Norwegian and Danish immigrants first set foot in Minnesota, they came for the promise of land and opportunity, but they remained determined to preserve their culture and traditions. Nearly...

Mayoral candidates criticise Frey over budget veto

by Ainsley Brown
Published December 15, 2024

The 2025 Minneapolis mayoral candidates attacked incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey’s decision to veto the 2025 budget passed by the council Tuesday. Frey vetoed the around $1.9 billion budget on Wednesday...

The MPRB has not released a timeline as to when the phone lines will be back up.

Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board phone lines down after cyberattack

by Katrina Bailey
Published December 15, 2024

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s (MPRB) phone lines continue to be down after its technology systems were attacked nearly three weeks ago on Nov. 20. Temporary phone lines were created...

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