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Michael Harrison (left) and David Douglass speaking to community members. ELEFA was chosen as MPD’s evaluator in Feb. 2024.

Minneapolis independent evaluator has spoken — next steps for MPD

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 18, 2024

The independent evaluators overseeing and coaching policing in Minneapolis held their first public engagement sessions on Wednesday and Thursday about what they have and will do. Effective Law Enforcement...

The closures are part of an effort to address a $1.5 million funding gap.

Ice rinks at Powderhorn Park, Webber Park may stay closed this winter

by Ainsley Brown
Published November 18, 2024

The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) announced ice rinks at Powderhorn Park and Webber Park will remain closed this winter due to budget and climate change concerns.The closures originally...

Trump administration is expected to restrict anti-discrimination laws similar to his administration in 2016 to 2020.

Trump set to rollback transgender rights in schools, healthcare

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 14, 2024

Local legal experts are forecasting the breakdown of transgender rights in schools and healthcare under Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration. During his presidential campaign,...

Sofia Cerkvenik, who now teaches 6th grade Minnesota Studies in the dual immersion program at Highland Park Middle School in St. Paul Public Schools. Photo Courtesy of DirecTrack to Teaching.

Minnesota K-12 educators worry about Trump’s goal to end tenure

by Grace Aigner
Published November 14, 2024

Future and current Minnesota educators are worried about President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to potentially end tenure for K-12 teachers. Trump’s Republican Party platform for his upcoming term,...

Several anonymous students who lived in Doyle describe missing checks and misdirection from management.

Greystar management company stays quiet on student security deposit troubles

by Sam Hill
Published November 12, 2024

Editor's note: Sam Hill lived at Doyle Apartments and did not receive his security deposit three weeks after forwarding a bank transfer request. Here is what he found after looking into it.In the lobby...

The emergency department has a 24/7 pharmacy vending machine that gives out medication to treat opioid use disorder. Courtesy of Topher McMenemy.

M Health Fairview, Minneapolis’ Health Department partnership helps addiction care

by Katrina Bailey
Published November 11, 2024

M Health Fairview and the Minneapolis Health Department’s First Steps pilot program offers free and same-day access to medication for opioid use disorder and will continue beyond its pilot stage.The...

If successful, the Timberwolves and Lynx crew would become the second in-house sports group to unionize after the Minnesota United. Courtesy of Gabe Northrop.

Minnesota Timberwolves, Lynx AV crew file for union recognition

by Katrina Bailey and Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 11, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx in-house audio-visual crew filed for union recognition under the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 745.If successful, the crew will...

October was named Disability Employment Awareness month by the Minneapolis City Council.

Employment challenges persist for people with disabilities

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 10, 2024

Madison Rubenstein, who has disabilities that make it challenging to move and carry objects, said their conditions make operating their small business extremely difficult. Rubenstein said without physical...

The legislative directive brings more scrutiny to the Minneapolis Police Department.

MPD taking heat from City Council and activists over delayed responses

by Maya Bell
Published November 10, 2024

The Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) is facing increased scrutiny after failing to take action against a man who made multiple threats to his neighbor as well as their delayed response to a U.S. Department...

The historic Northrup King Building is the site of the development. Photo courtesy of Cunnigham Group Architects

New affordable housing for artists coming to Northeast Minneapolis

by Grace Aigner
Published November 8, 2024

Minneapolis-based housing developer Artspace broke ground on its largest affordable housing project yet for Northeast Minneapolis artists on Oct. 24.The project intends to accomodate both creative...

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