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Supporters argue the change would increase voter turnout and save the city money.

Odd or even years? St. Paul voters will decide when to vote

by Ainsley Brown
Published October 2, 2024

The St. Paul charter currently mandates that city elections occur on odd years, but a question on the November ballot might change that.St. Paul voters will decide if city elections should move from...

Minneapolis City Council approved a resolution that encouraged MnDOT to focus on reconstructing highway I-94 to better help residents in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis City Council calls for I-94 changes

by Maya Bell
Published October 2, 2024

The Minneapolis City Council passed a resolution encouraging the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to study more options for the redesign of Interstate 94 (I-94).In the resolution, the...

Metro Transit began lowering wait times for trains at light rail stations from 15 minutes to 12 minutes after 10 a.m.

Metro Transit adjusting, adding schedules to meet University demand

by Ainsley Brown
Published October 2, 2024

Metro Transit is adjusting bus and light rail frequency to meet the high demand for public transit around campus.Adding extra trains and buses, hiring more operators and drivers, and coordinating with...

The construction on Fourth Street is expected to end in mid-October, according to Hennepin County.

Construction continues to inconvenience Dinkytown businesses

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published September 30, 2024

Local businesses along Fourth Street are struggling with construction throughout Dinkytown, bringing increased financial and safety concerns. The construction, part of the Dinkytown Pedestrian Improvement...

The job market trend is affecting minimum wage and first professional jobs.

Minnesota’s job openings down since pandemic, students feeling the effects

by Grace Aigner
Published September 30, 2024

Job openings decreased throughout Minnesota in July, leaving University of Minnesota students and recent graduates to enter a more competitive job market.Minnesota’s job market has largely recovered...

The words “May Peace Prevail On Earth” are painted on the side of the building in six different languages.

Como’s ‘May Peace Prevail on Earth’ building stands tall

by Katrina Bailey
Published September 30, 2024

Second-year University student Izzy Walker lives in the Como neighborhood and constantly passes by a peculiar-looking, nearly all-white building.“It’s like a sore thumb sticking out in the middle...

The next Poet Laureate will serve for a two-year term.

Minneapolis Poet Laureate application open

by Katrina Bailey
Published September 27, 2024

The Minneapolis Arts and Cultural Affairs Department and the Loft Literary Center are partnering to choose Minneapolis’ 2025-2026 Poet Laureate. Whoever is chosen will become the second Poet Laureate...

Bats are one of the most common carriers of rabies in Minnesota.

Health experts warn about rabies in Hennepin County

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published September 26, 2024

With more than a dozen reports of rabies in bats since Oct. 2023, health experts from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health are advising people to be more cautious around wild animals. Rabies is a...

Sibley Park is named after General Sibley, who was a leader in the U.S.-Dakota War.

Efforts to rename Sibley Park continue

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published September 25, 2024

The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board is hosting discussions with local Indigenous communities about renaming Sibley Field Park. The Board began renaming efforts for Sibley Field Park in 2021,...

David Frank, Robin Wonsley, Britt Howell, Teila Zoller and Nicholas Torborg sit in front of Prospect Park community members.

Prospect Park crime and Witch’s Hat Tower updates

by Katrina Bailey
Published September 25, 2024

Neighborhood crime rates and updates to the proposed opening of the Witch’s Hat Tower were the main focus of the Sept. 23 Prospect Park Association (PPA) meeting. The meeting was held at The Market...

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