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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 fare changes result from Metro Transit preparing for its first systemwide update of fare collection equipment.

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...

Rainville is a fifth-generation resident of Northeast Minneapolis and takes pride in his moderate governing style. Courtesy of Michael Rainville.

Rainville holds steadfast in his moderate ways ahead of reelection

by Grace Aigner
Published December 9, 2024

Often seen as one of the more moderate voices on the council, Northeast Minneapolis’ two-term Council Member Michael Rainville (Ward 3) admits to having a narrow view of his responsibilities. Inspired...

City council approved the amended Labor Standards Board on Nov. 14. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed the board after 400 Minneapolis business owners signed a petition asking him to do so.

City council fails to override Labor Standards Board veto

by Grace Aigner
Published December 9, 2024

Minneapolis City Council failed to override Minneapolis Mayor Frey’s veto of the Labor Standards Board with an 8-5 vote on Thursday. While the initial Labor Standards Board would have been enough...

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...

Protesters gathered outside of the building entrances while some demonstrators moved chairs and tables in front of the doors on October 21.

City Council urges UMN to not charge Morrill Hall protestors, Frey plans to veto

by Katrina Bailey
Published December 7, 2024

The Minneapolis City Council voted 7-5 Tuesday on a resolution urging the University, Hennepin County and city attorneys not to pursue charges against those arrested during the Oct. 21 student protest. Pro-Palestine...

Subsubheader: Spoiler alert: Taylor Swift outsold everyone else, again.

Backroad bangers, Brat summer and a bar song — What we listened to in 2024

by Gabriel Brito
Published December 7, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close and Grammy judges begin to cast their votes, let us take a moment to reflect on what we listened to this year. “Chromokopia,” by Tyler, the Creator and “Short n’ Sweet”...

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...

The University’s budget requests cover the four University campuses’ infrastructure and services like mental health counseling.

University details state legislature budget request for the 2025 session

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published December 4, 2024

With the upcoming state legislature session looming, University of Minnesota officials are preparing their budget requests in hopes that more money can go toward improving student services and infrastructure...

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...

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