Witnesses testify in second day of hit-and-run case by Greta Kaul Published February 29, 2012 The Hennepin County District Court heard from witnesses of the crash and from the man who bought Timothy Bakdash’s car after.
Mining program could come back to U by Kevin Burbach Published February 29, 2012 A bill heard Tuesday at the state Legislature would provide funds for the resurrected program.
MPD efforts reduce youth crime rates by Branden Largent Published February 29, 2012 UMPD juvenile arrests decreased by 53 percent within a decade.
With new lobbyist firm, Minneapolis looks to D.C. for more funding by Nick Sudheimer Published February 28, 2012 The lobbyist firm represents the city and helps apply for federal grants.
Minneapolis to lose 2 legislators by Kevin Burbach Published February 28, 2012 New redistricting maps reflected the city’s relatively stagnant population.
App will help blind, visually impaired navigate streets by Molly Novak Published February 28, 2012 The app tells pedestrians what direction they are traveling.
Court hears opening arguments of Dinkytown hit-and-run trial by Branden Largent Published February 28, 2012 Defense attorney said Bakdash didn't intend to hurt the three victims.
Repubs propose tobacco tax hike by Matt Herbert Published February 27, 2012 State legislators want to use the tax to curb youth smoking and pay off debts.
State Senate passes bill to eliminate teacher seniority by John Hageman Published February 27, 2012 The bill would allow K-12 schools to consider performance factors over seniority when making layoffs.
Councilman Samuels will run for Hennepin County seat by John Hageman Published February 27, 2012 Ward 5 Councilman Don Samuels will run for the Hennepin County Board Commissioners seat in November
