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Mayoral candidates Rev. DeWayne Davis, Sen. Omar Fateh (DFL-Minneapolis) and Jazz Hampton speak about small business advocacy on Oct. 30, 2025.

Minneapolis mayoral candidates push for small business opportunities at mayoral forum

by Jingyuan Liu
Published October 31, 2025

Mayoral candidates Sen. Omar Fateh (DFL-Minneapolis), Jazz Hampton and Rev. DeWayne Davis joined the Minneapolis mayoral forum on small businesses at the Mosaic Venue. They focused on stronger support...

Two sheriff's walking into the St. Paul City Hall, on Oct. 31, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minn.

St. Paul proposes gun ordinance as part of statewide collaboration

by Maja Holmen
Published October 31, 2025

St. Paul might become the first Minnesota city to introduce a new gun violence prevention ordinance, as part of a coordinated effort among several Minnesota cities calling for stronger firearm regulation.The...

Early voting is open this week in Minneapolis ahead of the Nov. 4 local election.

Minneapolis 2025 election: How to register and vote

by Shay Scanlan
Published October 28, 2025

Minneapolis residents soon decide who will represent them in mayoral and city council elections for the next four years. Election Day is next Tuesday, with early voting open until Monday.The mayor’s...

Community member asks mayoral candidates a question at the Mayoral forum in North Minneapolis.

Minneapolis mayoral forum centered Black voices, housing, safety and economic equity

by Shay Scanlan
Published October 17, 2025

Wednesday's mayoral forum, hosted by the African American Leadership Forum, opened with a performance by singer Kennadi Watkins, who sang ‘Hold on (Change Is Comin’)’ by Sounds of Blackness. The...

Ward two candidates, Max Theroux, Shelley Madore, and Robin Wonsley discuss important issues at the League of Women Voters Ward two forum.

Ward 2 Forum: Candidates talk housing, public safety and more

by Maya Bell
Published October 16, 2025

At the Ward 2 forum on Tuesday, three election candidates, incumbent City Council member Robin Wonsley, former state Rep. Shelley Madore and newcomer Max Theroux discussed the important issues in the area.​The...

The Minnesota DFL Convention stands on its decision after a hectic convention.

Experts say the Minnesota DFL Convention signaled a rift in the party

by Maya Bell
Published October 14, 2025

On Sept. 29, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party State Central Committee upheld the decision by the Minnesota DFL Constitution, Bylaws and Rules Committee to pull the endorsement from mayoral candidate Sen....

Omar’s office was vandalized sometime before Sept. 24 in Minneapolis. Photo courtesy of Sen. Omar Fateh's mayoral campaign.

Graffiti targeting state Sen. Omar Fateh’s mayoral campaign classified as “terroristic threat”

by Maja Holmen
Published October 7, 2025

The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating a vandalism incident from the end of September targeting state Sen. Omar Fateh’s mayoral campaign office as a “terroristic threat.”Officers...

Neighborhood Safety Department head Amanda Harrington presents to council members at a Friday board meeting.

Minneapolis officials plan 2026 budget amid federal funding shifts and uncertainties

by Shay Scanlan
Published October 6, 2025

With 2026 budget planning underway, Minneapolis is navigating federal funding cuts and long-term fiscal uncertainty.The 2026 budget explores ways to reduce costs while preserving essential services,...

A restaurant in Cedar-Riverside featuring the Somalia flag. Oct 3, 2025, Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis’ Somali voices reflect on Omar Fateh’s campaign

by Jingyuan Liu
Published October 5, 2025

As Minneapolis prepares for its upcoming mayoral election, Somali community members are rallying behind state Sen. Omar Fateh, who announced his campaign earlier this year.Abdirizak Diis, founder and...

Minneapolis City Council and residents speak about how to hold negligent landlords accountable.

Minneapolis City Council holds public hearing on negligent landlords

by Maya Bell
Published October 1, 2025

Residents and Minneapolis City Council members deliberated on Tuesday for a potential new ordinance that could change the landlord rental renewal process.​The proposed STOP Slumlords Ordinance would...

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