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The board was first proposed in February.

Minneapolis City Council considering creating Labor Standards Board

by Ainsley Brown
Published October 28, 2024

The Minneapolis City Council will vote on whether to create a Labor Standards Board by the end of the year.If passed, the board would give recommendations to the council and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob...

The City Council is still at odds on what should happen to Minnehaha 3000.

City Council voted to support turning Third Precinct building into voting center

by Maya Bell
Published October 16, 2024

In a heated discussion over the old Third Police Precinct building, the Minneapolis City Council supported turning the site into a voting and cultural center.The Third Precinct building renamed Minnehaha...

Opened in 1989, the HERC burns much of Minneapolis’ and parts of Hennepin County’s waste daily.

City Council members push to close trash incinerator, reduce air pollution

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published October 9, 2024

Some Minneapolis City Council members are pushing to shut down one of the largest trash incinerators in Hennepin County over concerns about air pollution.The Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC)...

Minneapolis City Council approved a $1.5 million grant as homelessness becomes a major source of debate ahead of the city’s new budget. Image via Google Maps.

Mayor Frey and the City Council at odds over budget

by Maya Bell
Published October 7, 2024

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and the Minneapolis City Council are butting heads over the budget after the council approved a $1.5 million grant to save Agate Housing. In an email to the City Council,...

Minneapolis passes encampment removal reporting ordinance

by Ainsley Brown
Published October 3, 2024

The Minneapolis City Council passed an ordinance requiring the city to report data on homeless encampment removals to increase transparency and address the root causes of homelessness. The encampment...

Minneapolis City Council approved a resolution that encouraged MnDOT to focus on reconstructing highway I-94 to better help residents in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis City Council calls for I-94 changes

by Maya Bell
Published October 2, 2024

The Minneapolis City Council passed a resolution encouraging the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to study more options for the redesign of Interstate 94 (I-94).In the resolution, the...

David Frank, Robin Wonsley, Britt Howell, Teila Zoller and Nicholas Torborg sit in front of Prospect Park community members.

Prospect Park crime and Witch’s Hat Tower updates

by Katrina Bailey
Published September 25, 2024

Neighborhood crime rates and updates to the proposed opening of the Witch’s Hat Tower were the main focus of the Sept. 23 Prospect Park Association (PPA) meeting. The meeting was held at The Market...

Minneapolis City Council approved a $1.5 million grant as homelessness becomes a major source of debate ahead of the city’s new budget. Image via Google Maps.

Minneapolis City Council gives $1.5 million grant to Agate Housing

by Maya Bell
Published September 23, 2024

Minneapolis City Council voted to give a $1.5 million grant to homeless advocacy group Agate Housing Thursday to save it from closing permanently. Agate Housing, a nonprofit organization providing...

If it goes forward, the Twin Cities would be the largest metropolitan area in the country to ban drive-thrus.

St. Paul considers ban on new drive-thrus

by Ainsley Brown
Published September 19, 2024

St. Paul is considering banning new drive-thrus to improve pedestrian safety, reduce noise and prevent car gas emissions. The St. Paul Planning Commission discussed the potential ban during their...

Welcoming Week’s citizenship and resource fair raised awareness for local immigration resources.

National Welcoming Week celebrates immigrants and refugees

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published September 15, 2024

During National Welcoming Week, Minneapolis and state organizations are raising awareness about resources available to new immigrants and refugees. Welcoming Week is a national celebration honoring...

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