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Transplants from more than 20 states have settled in Minnesota since a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in 2023.

Trump reelection spurs relocation concerns for transgender transplants

by Hannah Ward
Published December 11, 2024

Former president Donald Trump’s reelection is igniting fears of anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and federal restrictions on gender-affirming care for trans people of all ages.At an event in August, Trump...

The PPA met over Zoom on Dec. 9, their last meeting before the holidays.

Witch’s Hat Tower delays, tenants’ rights organizer search, more

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published December 11, 2024

The Prospect Park Association (PPA) held its last meeting Monday before the holiday season where members gave updates on renters’ rights representation, the Witch’s Hat Tower construction and more. Some...

Construction is slated to end fall 2025.

Stone Arch Bridge construction switches sides

by Katrina Bailey
Published December 11, 2024

Construction along the Stone Arch Bridge flip-flopped with the downtown Minneapolis side of the bridge now closed for construction. Brick and mortar needed to be replaced in the bridge with the entire...

The public comment period on the proposed budget ends on Wednesday.

Proposed 2025 MET Council budget prioritizes public transportation safety

by Ainsley Brown
Published December 9, 2024

Public transportation safety is top of mind in the Metropolitan (MET) Council’s proposed 2025 budget, which includes expanding security camera use, improving conditions on and off buses and the light...

The previous 2025 plan made in 2010 led to the Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium and light rail green line.

2035 Plan aims at redesigning downtown as an entertainment and people hub

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published December 7, 2024

Minneapolis city leaders hope to revitalize parts of downtown such as Nicollet Mall to convert old office spaces into housing, add more entertainment options and create a safety communications center in...

As Minnesota gears up for a colder winter, outreach groups and warming centers prepare to help the homeless get through the cold.

Volunteer groups, shelters prepare for incoming cold winter

by Maya Bell
Published December 7, 2024

Homeless shelters and warming centers are preparing to help the homeless ahead of a projected colder-than-average winter in Minnesota by the National Weather Services.This abnormally cold winter comes...

After first being elected in 2021, Koski has represented Ward 11 for about three years. Photo courtesy of Minneapolismn.gov.

Council member Emily Koski enters 2025 Minneapolis mayoral race

by Jack O'Connor
Published December 4, 2024

Council Member Emily Koski (Ward 11) joined a crowded mayoral race Wednesday as she announced her campaign to unseat incumbent Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.Koski, a two-term council member, said in...

Residents voiced their opinions on the proposed budget during the annual Truth in Taxation meeting Monday.

St. Paul residents concerned by proposed property tax increase

by Ainsley Brown
Published December 4, 2024

St. Paul residents voiced support and concern for Mayor Melvin Carter’s proposed 7.9% property tax levy increase in the 2025 budget during Monday’s Truth in Taxation meeting.The Truth in Taxation...

CollegeBound is partnering with St. Paul Public Schools for the expansion.

St. Paul expands CollegeBound program eligibility

by Ainsley Brown
Published December 4, 2024

St. Paul is expanding eligibility to the CollegeBound initiative by partnering with St. Paul Public Schools (SPPS) to give more pre-K students access to college savings bank accounts. Through CollegeBound,...

Ground beef found in sit-down restaurants and carrots in stores are possibly contaminated.

E. coli cases reported in carrots, restaurant beef

by Katrina Bailey
Published December 4, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified multiple E. coli outbreaks linked with carrots and ground beef.Over 500 cases of various E. coli have been...

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