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Massive federal funding cuts and federal worker layoffs among the highlights to Trump’s second term.

Local Republicans weigh in on Trump’s second term

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published March 13, 2025

Some local Republican supporters are all in on President Donald Trump’s second administration’s changes but wish the administration would take more time before making decisions. In his first nearly...

Chloe the sloth is a resident at Como Zoo.

Como Zoo and Conservatory to receive funding to support habitat improvement, education

by Katrina Bailey
Published March 13, 2025

A new Minnesota Senate bill would give Como Zoo and Conservatory $3.5 million for the next two years from the state’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. The money will go toward educational programs,...

The existing Talmage Crossing Community Garden in bloom. The empty asphalt plot sits across the street on the corner of Talmage Avenue and 21st Avenue. Courtesy of Lila Smith.

Time is running out to build a new Como community garden

by Grace Aigner
Published March 13, 2025

Minneapolis’ Southeast Como neighborhood houses long-time residents, University of Minnesota students, small businesses, parks and six gardens. One of those six gardens is the Talmage Crossing Community...

López Franzen served on the Minnesota Senate for 10 years as a DFLer before her leadership ended in 2023.

Former state Sen. Melisa López Franzen announces run for U.S. Senate

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published March 10, 2025

Former Minnesota Senate Leader Melisa López Franzen announced her campaign for the U.S. Senate Monday morning. “I am running for the United States Senate to protect our Minnesota values, restore...

Nitrates are a natural nutrient found in water, soil and plants, but can be harmful or deadly to people and animals if exposed to high levels of it.

Minnesota environmental organizations suing state agencies for nitrate pollution

by Grace Aigner
Published March 7, 2025

Minnesota environmental advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit against state government agencies to limit nitrate pollution in drinking water.The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA),...

Dinkytown street construction will come in 2026

by Katrina Bailey
Published March 6, 2025

Dinkytown will see more street construction in 2026 to improve accessibility and safety in the neighborhood. The construction, part of the Dinkytown Pedestrian Improvement Project and budgeted around...

The pilot will start with five cameras and expand to a maximum of 42. Courtesy of the City of Minneapolis.

New traffic camera pilot program to start in August

by Katrina Bailey
Published March 4, 2025

Minneapolis will begin a traffic safety camera pilot program as early as August 2025 as a part of the city’s Vision Zero initiative to improve street safety. As city officials continue to raise...

Community members from Marcy-Holmes, Southeast Como and Nicollet Island voted to merge the neighborhood associations into one organization in October.

The new East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership has something to prove

by Grace Aigner
Published March 3, 2025

Four months after becoming an official organization, the East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership (EBNP) and its members are determined to make their neighborhood association merger a success.Chris Lautenschlager,...

The goals are in adherence to the state’s carbon-free goals by 2040.

Xcel Energy announces plan to meet state’s clean energy, carbon-free emissions goals

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published March 2, 2025

Xcel Energy announced a deal with state agencies to reduce the company’s carbon emissions reliance and meet the state’s greenhouse gas emissions and carbon-free electricity goals. Xcel Energy...

The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder helped Black journalism and Black issues in Minneapolis.

The history of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

by Maya Bell
Published March 2, 2025

In south Minneapolis lives the oldest Black newspaper in Minnesota. Ninety years after its founding, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder continues its legacy of telling stories of the Black community in Minneapolis.A...

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