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Michael Harrison (left) and David Douglass speaking to community members. ELEFA was chosen as MPD’s evaluator in Feb. 2024.

Minneapolis independent evaluator has spoken — next steps for MPD

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 18, 2024

The independent evaluators overseeing and coaching policing in Minneapolis held their first public engagement sessions on Wednesday and Thursday about what they have and will do. Effective Law Enforcement...

The closures are part of an effort to address a $1.5 million funding gap.

Ice rinks at Powderhorn Park, Webber Park may stay closed this winter

by Ainsley Brown
Published November 18, 2024

The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) announced ice rinks at Powderhorn Park and Webber Park will remain closed this winter due to budget and climate change concerns.The closures originally...

The United States Capitol on Oct. 27, 2022.

Minnesota House tied, DFL trifecta broken, recount Thursday

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 14, 2024

The Minnesota House will likely be tied 67-67 between the DFL and Republican parties, breaking the two-year-long DFL trifecta. Minnesota House Republicans flipped three House seats to end the DFL...

Trump administration is expected to restrict anti-discrimination laws similar to his administration in 2016 to 2020.

Trump set to rollback transgender rights in schools, healthcare

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 14, 2024

Local legal experts are forecasting the breakdown of transgender rights in schools and healthcare under Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration. During his presidential campaign,...

Sofia Cerkvenik, who now teaches 6th grade Minnesota Studies in the dual immersion program at Highland Park Middle School in St. Paul Public Schools. Photo Courtesy of DirecTrack to Teaching.

Minnesota K-12 educators worry about Trump’s goal to end tenure

by Grace Aigner
Published November 14, 2024

Future and current Minnesota educators are worried about President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to potentially end tenure for K-12 teachers. Trump’s Republican Party platform for his upcoming term,...

Brenda Short speaking at the Minneapolis City Council on Tuesday.

Minneapolis residents frustrated with MPD over Davis Moturi case

by Maya Bell
Published November 14, 2024

Calls for change to the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) grew louder at Tuesday’s City Council meeting after public comment opened on the Davis Moturi case. The public comments come after increased...

Black Business Enterprises Fund and Let’s Learn Collectively On Our Life’s Journey are the two organizations most questioned by City Council member Robin Wonsley.

Minneapolis gives over $1.1 million to trauma-response organizations despite City Council criticism

by Grace Aigner
Published November 12, 2024

Minneapolis’ Neighborhood Safety Department (NSD) gave 12 city organizations over $1.1 million to implement trauma-response programming despite questions raised by the City Council regarding their effectiveness.City...

Several anonymous students who lived in Doyle describe missing checks and misdirection from management.

Greystar management company stays quiet on student security deposit troubles

by Sam Hill
Published November 12, 2024

Editor's note: Sam Hill lived at Doyle Apartments and did not receive his security deposit three weeks after forwarding a bank transfer request. Here is what he found after looking into it.In the lobby...

The emergency department has a 24/7 pharmacy vending machine that gives out medication to treat opioid use disorder. Courtesy of Topher McMenemy.

M Health Fairview, Minneapolis’ Health Department partnership helps addiction care

by Katrina Bailey
Published November 11, 2024

M Health Fairview and the Minneapolis Health Department’s First Steps pilot program offers free and same-day access to medication for opioid use disorder and will continue beyond its pilot stage.The...

If successful, the Timberwolves and Lynx crew would become the second in-house sports group to unionize after the Minnesota United. Courtesy of Gabe Northrop.

Minnesota Timberwolves, Lynx AV crew file for union recognition

by Katrina Bailey and Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 11, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx in-house audio-visual crew filed for union recognition under the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 745.If successful, the crew will...

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