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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...

Mayoral candidates criticise Frey over budget veto

by Ainsley Brown
Published December 15, 2024

The 2025 Minneapolis mayoral candidates attacked incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey’s decision to veto the 2025 budget passed by the council Tuesday. Frey vetoed the around $1.9 billion budget on Wednesday...

Short sadi she knew she wanted to run for mayor for three years. Courtesy of Brenda Short.

Q&A with 2025 Minneapolis mayoral candidate Brenda Short

by Katrina Bailey
Published December 15, 2024

Former City Council candidate for Ward 9 Brenda Short announced Tuesday her run for Minneapolis mayor. Coming from a small town in Iowa to being homeless in Minneapolis with three children, Short...

Frey was the first mayor in Minneapolis history to veto an entire city budget.

City Council overrides 2025 budget veto

by Grace Aigner
Published December 14, 2024

Minneapolis City Council overturned Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of the 2025 budget plan in a 9-4 vote on Thursday.Frey vetoed the around $1.9 billion budget on Wednesday, the first Minneapolis mayor...

The City Council approved this year's budget despite residents' concerns about the increasing tax levy and pressure from the mayor.

City Council approves $1.9 billion budget, Frey vetoes

by Maya Bell
Published December 11, 2024

A lower property tax levy and Latino Business Week funding passed Tuesday night by the Minneapolis City Council as they approved over 70 budget amendments and an approximate $1.9 billion budget.  While...

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