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The Alliance Française building has a cafe, library, boutique, classrooms and art gallery open to the public.

Alliance Française draws in communities to promote French culture

by Alexandra DeYoe and Mady Leick
Published July 12, 2024

With upcoming events celebrating a French national holiday, the Alliance Française strives to introduce Twin Cities residents to the French community and culture. The Alliance strives to promote...

People cause 90% of Minnesota wildfires, according to the Minnesota DNR.

How communities can protect themselves from intense wildfires

by Ainsley Brown
Published July 10, 2024

Minnesota may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about wildfires. However, with over 17 million acres of forest in Minnesota and a rise in forest fires worldwide, efforts to educate...

The city council is set to vote on the contract on July 18.

Residents voice mixed opinions on proposed MPD contract

by Ainsley Brown
Published July 10, 2024

More than 30 Minneapolis residents gave mixed opinions on the proposed Minneapolis Police Department contract Monday, which includes a historic 21.7% pay increase over three years. A Minneapolis City...

The University is the largest employer in Falcon Heights.

The University and State Fair’s secret neighbor —– Falcon Heights

by Ainsley Brown
Published July 8, 2024

Home to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds and the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus, the city of Falcon Heights’ unique placement allows for some great opportunities and uncommon challenges.Despite...

The college allows any tribe member to attend here.

Red Lake Nation College opens first Minneapolis tribal college

by Katrina Bailey
Published July 7, 2024

The first tribal college in Minneapolis opened in downtown Minneapolis in June to serve Native American students who live outside reservations. Minnesota’s tribal population primarily lives outside...

The fee will not come out of taxpayers’ pockets and hold businesses accountable.

Proposed fee would charge businesses for their carbon emissions

by Katrina Bailey
Published July 4, 2024

A proposal for Minneapolis’ 2025 city budget would charge businesses a fee based on their carbon emissions, a policy commonly known as a carbon emission tax. The three businesses estimated to pay...

The program would impact commercial and residential buildings vacant for six months or more.

New program aims to reduce number of empty apartments and buildings

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published July 2, 2024

Council Member Robin Wonsley (Ward 2) aims to decrease residential and commercial vacancy with a new program that would charge property owners for unused buildings. Wonsley recently proposed a program...

Minneapolis’ environment and transportation services strive to increase community engagement.

Minneapolis ranked 18th happiest city in the world

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published July 2, 2024

Minneapolis was named the 18th happiest city in the world, the only U.S. city ranked “Gold” by the Institute for Quality of Life. The ranking considers a city’s governance, environment, economy,...

The parade started on SE Main Street and made its way through the northeast neighborhood.

Dogs show off their best costumes at the 2024 Northeast Dog Parade

by Ainsley Brown
Published July 2, 2024

The annual Twin Cities Pride Parade was not the only parade in Minneapolis last weekend. Over 75 people and their dogs participated and dressed in costumes for the 2024 Northeast Dog Parade on Friday. The...

The freeway between Minneapolis and St. Paul has been criticized since the 1960s.

New pathways open up for the future of I-94

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published July 2, 2024

Alongside the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), local organizations Our Streets and ReConnect Rondo aim to create new alternatives to Interstate 94 that benefit the residents of Minneapolis...

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