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While Rep. Ilhan Omar narrowly beat Don Samuels in 2022, she did far better in their rematch in 2024.

August primary election results

by Jack O'Connor
Published August 14, 2024

Minnesota’s 2024 primary election ended Tuesday night with many of the expected winners taking home the victory. Primary elections for the 5th District, U.S. Senate and State Legislature were all...

Omar has been a U.S. Representative for the 5th District since 2019.

Q&A with congressional incumbent Ilhan Omar

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published August 6, 2024

Incumbent Rep. Ilhan Omar rallied at Thomas Edison High School in northeast Minneapolis Saturday afternoon alongside U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.).  Omar and Smith...

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flannagan will become the new Minnesota governor and President of the State Senate Sen. Bobby Joe Champion will become the Lieutenant Governor.

Gov. Tim Walz chosen as Kamala Harris’ running mate

by Jack O'Connor
Published August 6, 2024

Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday. Lt. Gov Peggy Flannagan will become the governor and President of the State Senate Sen. Bobby Joe...

The Minneapolis Fire Department granted $2,500 to purchase over 20 glucometers.

Minneapolis approves purchase of glucometers for fire department

by Ainsley Brown
Published August 3, 2024

The Minneapolis City Council approved a resolution on July 18 to give $2,500 to the Minneapolis Fire Department to purchase approximately 28 glucometers.  Glucometers, also known as glucose meters,...

Minnehaha Park and Falls has graffiti behind the fall, deteriorated walls and stairs, and a lack of accessibility to the falls.

Minnehaha Falls viewing areas under construction

by Katrina Bailey
Published August 2, 2024

Minnehaha Park and Falls, an important historic, cultural and recreational landmark for Minneapolis and Minnesota, will be undergoing repairs to fix aging infrastructure.  The repair efforts to Minnehaha...

The primary election takes place before the general election in November.

Minnesota Primary Primer: Who is on the ballot?

by Mady Leick
Published August 2, 2024

The Minnesota Primary election will be held on Aug. 13, with seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, state legislature and school board on the ballot. The race for the 5th Congressional...

Proposed parking changes coming to areas near UMN in fall 2024

Proposed parking changes coming to areas near UMN in fall 2024

by Katrina Bailey
Published August 2, 2024

Proposed parking changes around the University of Minnesota will change time-restricted parking to metered parking and no-parking areas to time-restricted parking.  Critical Parking Areas (CPAs) is...

The city, with its partner Tree Trust, provides and plants the trees for free.

Minneapolis city trees program offers free trees to green zone residents

by Ainsley Brown
Published August 1, 2024

Minneapolis residents in some areas of the city can apply for a free tree to be planted in their yard through the Minneapolis Department of Health’s free city trees program, an effort to increase the...

The “Stop the Violence” block party is among the events hosting vaccine clinics at no cost.

Free vaccines available in Minneapolis pop-up clinics

by Mady Leick
Published July 30, 2024

The City of Minneapolis Health Department is offering free immunizations at pop-up clinics.  Clinics are offered at farmers markets, neighborhood block parties and back-to-school nights. A variety...

Minneapolis City Hall on March 26, 2023.

New work group focuses on African American historic preservation

by Katrina Bailey
Published July 30, 2024

The City of Minneapolis has appointed 15 members to the new African American Historic Work Group to honor and preserve the city’s African American history.   The work group consists of local artists,...

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