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Minneapolis ranked second best city fishing city in Minnesota

by Katrina Bailey
Published October 4, 2024

Minneapolis ranked the second-best city in Minnesota to fish in, according to an analysis by Fishing Booker Blog. The number of available fishing charters, guides with the Angler’s Choice Award,...

The sensory-friendly rooms are meant for anyone experiencing overstimulation or stress while traveling. Courtesy of Metropolitan Airport Commission

MSP Airport announces sensory-friendly rooms coming in 2028

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published October 4, 2024

People experiencing sensory overload will soon have a space to help them de-stress in the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s planned sensory-friendly spaces. The Metropolitan Airports...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to explore what to do with the historic dam.

The future of Lock and Dam No. 1 remains uncertain

by Ainsley Brown
Published October 3, 2024

Whether St. Paul’s Lock and Dam No. 1 will be removed is still uncertain as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues its research into the lock and dam near the old Ford factory. Locks and dams...

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...

The University of Minnesota campus provides accessibility through ramps into buildings.

Twin Cities ranked top five best city for people with disabilities

by Katrina Bailey
Published October 3, 2024

The Twin Cities placed within the top five for best cities to live in for people with disabilities in 2024, according to an analysis by WalletHub. Minneapolis ranked second and St. Paul fifth, both...

Supporters argue the change would increase voter turnout and save the city money.

Odd or even years? St. Paul voters will decide when to vote

by Ainsley Brown
Published October 2, 2024

The St. Paul charter currently mandates that city elections occur on odd years, but a question on the November ballot might change that.St. Paul voters will decide if city elections should move from...

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...

Metro Transit began lowering wait times for trains at light rail stations from 15 minutes to 12 minutes after 10 a.m.

Metro Transit adjusting, adding schedules to meet University demand

by Ainsley Brown
Published October 2, 2024

Metro Transit is adjusting bus and light rail frequency to meet the high demand for public transit around campus.Adding extra trains and buses, hiring more operators and drivers, and coordinating with...

The construction on Fourth Street is expected to end in mid-October, according to Hennepin County.

Construction continues to inconvenience Dinkytown businesses

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published September 30, 2024

Local businesses along Fourth Street are struggling with construction throughout Dinkytown, bringing increased financial and safety concerns. The construction, part of the Dinkytown Pedestrian Improvement...

The job market trend is affecting minimum wage and first professional jobs.

Minnesota’s job openings down since pandemic, students feeling the effects

by Grace Aigner
Published September 30, 2024

Job openings decreased throughout Minnesota in July, leaving University of Minnesota students and recent graduates to enter a more competitive job market.Minnesota’s job market has largely recovered...

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