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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 23, 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...

The Glendale Townhomes in Prospect Park were built in 1952 and were primarily home to World War II veterans facing homelessness.

Defending Glendale — community organizers fight for historic designation

by Grace Aigner
Published February 19, 2025

Community organizers in Prospect Park continue their decade-long fight to get Glendale Townhomes, one of Minneapolis’ first public housing developments, historically designated.Ladan Yusuf, a co-founder...

Minnesota Indian Women's Emergency Warming Center helps Minneapolis residents stay warm during the winter. Courtesy of the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center.

City Council awards Minnesota Indian Women’s Center $100,000

by Maya Bell
Published February 12, 2025

Minneapolis City Council gave $100,000 to the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center to support their emergency warming site and other homeless advocacy efforts. According to the resolution passed...

Rep. Ilhan Omar and Minneapolis City Council stand together to repeal Aliens Enemies Act as President Trump moves forward with his new policies

Ilhan Omar, Minneapolis City Council stand together on immigration

by Maya Bell
Published February 5, 2025

As President Donald Trump’s administration makes immigration changes, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and the Minneapolis City Council voiced their support for limiting the president’s authority to deport...

Mitra Kilali said she will be stepping down to focus on her health. Courtesy of Rich Ryan.

St. Paul City Council President steps down to focus on her health

by Ainsley Brown
Published February 4, 2025

St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali (Ward 4) announced she will be stepping down from the City Council following this Wednesday’s council meeting to focus on her health.The next president...

Koski joined the Minneapolis City Council in 2021 to represent parts of south Minneapolis. Photo courtesy of Minneapolismn.gov.

Mayoral campaign Q&A with Emily Koski

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published February 3, 2025

Minneapolis City Council Member Emily Koski (Ward 11) is prioritizing city council teamwork, public safety, economic growth and housing opportunities in her 2025 mayoral campaign. Koski has lived...

Mayor Frey says he will bring a moderate voice to the extremist voices on the Minneapolis City Council.

Q&A with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about reelection

by Katrina Bailey
Published January 29, 2025

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is seeking his third term as mayor after officially announcing his reelection campaign Wednesday. Frey, who was first elected in 2016, is running against several candidates...

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...

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