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A survey was sent out earlier in the year for people to complete.

Minneapolis’ music census results have arrived on the scene

by Katrina Bailey
Published November 26, 2024

Minneapolis’ music scene is disproportionately white and older, according to recently released results from the city’s census of the music scene.About 2,300 participated in the census from April...

Vaccine hesitancy and accessibility barriers are major obstacles to increasing vaccination numbers.

COVID-19 fatigue — Minnesotans getting more flu shots after pandemic peak

by Grace Aigner
Published November 25, 2024

Minnesotans are getting more flu shots as public COVID-19 concerns wane ahead of the 2024 flu season, according to Minneapolis and University of Minnesota public health officials.Elizabeth Govrik-McCoy,...

The president-elect’s second administration picks will oversee 15 executive departments.

Local Republicans weigh in on Trump’s current cabinet picks

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 25, 2024

Minnesota Republicans remain confident and optimistic about President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks despite controversies. Trump has been finalizing his 15-member presidential cabinet for the...

St. Paul hopes to erase $110 million in medical debt over the next few years.

St. Paul erases $40 million medical debt for 32,000 residents

by Ainsley Brown
Published November 25, 2024

St. Paul announced they are relieving over $40 million in medical debt for around 32,000 residents as part of Mayor Melvin Carter’s Medical Debt Reset Initiative.The city is partnering with Fairview...

Both Project 2025 and President-elect Donald Trump look to roll back many of President Joe Biden’s climate change policies.

Climate activists warn Project 2025 is ‘game over’ for climate change progress

by Ainsley Brown
Published November 23, 2024

Climate activists are sounding the alarm about Project 2025’s plans to prevent the U.S. from meeting its climate change goals.Project 2025, a conservative Republican plan for President-elect Donald...

The Minnesota legislature’s next session begins on Jan. 14, after the DFL lost its trifecta in the 2024 general election.

Activists, legislators prepping environmental protections under split state legislature

by Grace Aigner
Published November 21, 2024

Environmental activists and legislators are preparing how to ensure environmental protections ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s administration and a divided Minnesota Legislature. Less than...

New policies could loosen Title IX protections.

How Project 2025 will affect the Department of Education

by Mady Leick and Katrina Bailey
Published November 21, 2024

The 922-page Project 2025 document created by the conservative Heritage Foundation outlines plans to significantly change the American educational system under the next conservative president.After...

The library is located at 1222 4th St. SE, down the street from The Book House and Tony’s Diner.

Arvonne Fraser Library selecting art mural commissions

by Katrina Bailey
Published November 21, 2024

The Arvonne Fraser Library in Dinkytown is commissioning two public artworks for its north and south stairwells.Hennepin County Library and Forecast Public Art, a nonprofit organization promoting public...

Empty homeless encampment in the East Phillips neighborhood on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.

City council wants to allocate parking lots for homeless people

by Grace Aigner
Published November 20, 2024

Minneapolis City Council members want to designate some parking lots and outdoor spaces as places homeless people can stay without fear of eviction.Council members Jason Chavez (Ward 9), Aurin Chowdhury...

Community garden in Marcy Holmes on November 18, 2024

Minneapolis parks now have 11 community gardens

by Katrina Bailey
Published November 18, 2024

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is adding an 11th community garden as a space for people who lack yard space to grow food. The community gardens are maintained by whoever rented or applied...

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