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The city council approved money for designing a democracy center, while some people are still worried.

Minneapolis City Council approves next steps for the democracy center

by Maya Bell
Published April 15, 2025

The Minneapolis City Council approved money for designing a democracy center on the old site of the burned-down Third Precinct building on Monday. Since burning down during the 2020 protests after...

The building was built between 1885 and 1905. Courtesy of the City of Minneapolis.

Minneapolis City Hall renovation nears completion

by Katrina Bailey
Published April 9, 2025

The Minneapolis City Hall became home again to the mayor of Minneapolis at the end of March after two years, while the City Council and other staff must wait until early June to move in. Renovations...

Wonsley, Chavez, and Ellison speak Thursday at a press conference about banning rent algorithms.

Minneapolis City Council bans rent algorithms

by Maya Bell
Published April 1, 2025

The Minneapolis City Council voted to ban rent algorithms in Minneapolis on Thursday, making it the fourth U.S. city to ban them.Minneapolis City Council members held a press conference Thursday after...

 Hideaway in Dinkytown sells cannabis, hemp products and smoke products.

New ordinance to require cannabis, hemp businesses to register with the city

by Katrina Bailey
Published March 30, 2025

The Minneapolis City Council is considering a new ordinance requiring cannabis and hemp retailers to register with the city.The ordinance would codify state law passed in 2024, Minnesota Office of...

Despite tension over violence intervention contracts, the Minneapolis City Council approved five contracts Tuesday.

City Council passes safety violence intervention contracts after delays

by Maya Bell
Published March 28, 2025

The City Council approved five MinneapolUS safety contracts on Tuesday after a week of deliberation and scrutiny from council members and the public.The five safety contracts will go to nonprofit violence...

Cornerstone is a non-profit group working with the MPD to help survivors during the trauma of the assault and the confusion afterward.

City Council renews $400,000 contract to help sexual assault survivors

by Maya Bell
Published March 25, 2025

Minneapolis City Council unanimously agreed to renew a $400,000 contract with Cornerstone to improve the associations’ shelters on March 17.Cornerstone is a nonprofit organization that gives financial...

The Community Safety Ambassador Program for south Minneapolis launches this May.

Community safety ambassador program for south Minneapolis starts in May

by Maya Bell
Published March 18, 2025

Minneapolis is expanding its use of community safety ambassadors in May to south Minneapolis near the Powderhorn Park neighborhood to improve safety and build trust in the community.The Community Safety...

Exchanges between some City Council members and Minneapolis Neighborhood Safety Department staff remain despite the City Council advancing the contracts.

City Council advances group violence service contracts despite tension

by Maya Bell
Published February 27, 2025

Minneapolis City Council moves the budget for the Youth Group Violence Intervention services forward for approval with a request for more information on Tuesday after deliberation. The Minneapolis...

The robots have been on the University of Minnesota campus since Oct. 2024.

City Council considers regulations of University food delivery robots

by Katrina Bailey
Published February 24, 2025

The Starship food delivery robots at the University of Minnesota may be regulated soon to protect against potential job losses caused by the robots. Discussions about regulating the food delivery...

Five years after George Floyd’s murder, George Floyd Square remains largely unchanged despite years of city discussions.

George Floyd Square’s future remains uncertain after Frey veto

by Katrina Bailey
Published February 24, 2025

George Floyd Square’s future remains uncertain as the latest efforts hit a pause after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto. The Minneapolis City Council voted on Feb. 13 for the city to research...

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